Born:
February 08, 1944
in
London
Best Known For:
Only Fools and Horses.
Early-life:
Roger Lloyd Pack was born on February 8, 1944, in London. Acting was in his blood - his father, Charles, was a prolific thespian who had supporting roles in such classic TV series and films as The Prisoner, The Avengers and If... After passing A-levels in English, French and Latin, Roger enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada). On graduating, he was snapped up by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Career:
Roger's first film was 1968's The Magus, opposite Michael Caine and Anthony Quinn. He then featured in movies including Hamlet, The Go-Between and Fiddler on the Roof. Appearances in cult shows The Protectors and Jason King followed. He went on to feature in acclaimed programmes The Naked Civil Servant and Play for Today before accepting the role which made him a household name - Trigger in Only Fools and Horses. He went on to star in a wide variety of projects, including The Vicar of Dibley, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Vanity Fair, Doctor Who, Poirot, The Borgias and The Old Guys. He died of pancreatic cancer on January 15, 2014. He was 69.
Quote:
'It's extraordinary to me as an actor to find oneself in a sitcom that's been successful and goes on being successful.'
Trivia:
He supported Tottenham Hotspur.