Michael Sharvell-Martin(1944-2010)

Solidly-built, moustachioed British character actor of stage and screen, the son of an RAF wing commander. For many years a familiar presence as straight man to star comedians like Benny Hill or Dave Allen. Trained in theatre management at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and made his stage bow at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, 1965. Most noted for his performances in comedy and pantomime.