Murray Melvin
British actor (1932–2023)
Murray Melvin was an English actor. A member of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop company, he originated the part of Geoffrey in Shelagh Delaney's play A Taste of Honey, reprising the role in Tony Richardson's 1961 film version. He appeared in several Ken Russell film and television productions including The Devils (1971) and played Reverend Samuel Runt in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon (1975). Melvin's other notable screen roles include parts in Alfie (1966) and Torchwood (2007). He also worked as a theatre director and authored two books on the theatre.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1961–1985) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | A Taste of Honey | Woodfall Film | 12:00 | B&W | ||
| 1962 | A Taste Of Honey | Bryanston Woodfall Productions | 100 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1985 | Christopher Columbus | Alberto Lattuada | 280 min |