As per our current Database, Denis Quilley has been died on 5 October, 2003 at London, England, UK.
When Denis Quilley die, Denis Quilley was 76 years old.
| Popular As | Denis Quilley |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | December 26, 1927 (Islington, London, England, UK) |
| Birthday | December 26 |
| Town/City | Islington, London, England, UK |
| Nationality | UK |
Denis Quilley’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Denis Quilley was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Noted British classical theatre actor Denis Quilley distinguished himself on the Shakespearean stage alongside Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, among others. His sturdy handsomeness was slightly offset by a relatively prominent proboscis.
As in the case of Jeremy Northam and Liam Neeson, it only accentuated his looks and added to the uniqueness of his characters.Educated at Bancroft's School in Essex, he made his first appearance in 1945 with the Birmingham Repertory Company and replaced Richard Burton in "The Lady's Not for Burning" in his London debut in 1950.
Following roles in "Twelfth Night" and "The Merchant of Venice," Quilley took a marked departure from his classical reputation and made a resounding hit for himself in musicals and satirical revues, notably "Airs on a Shoestring" (1953) and "Grab Me a Gondola.
"(1956). In the early 60s he took his London role in "Irma La Douce" to Broadway and met with great success.Over his nearly six-decade career, he would grace the Old Vic, Royal Shakespeare, Regent's Park and Drury Lane stages in a wide range of roles.
Highlights have included his Lopakhim in "The Cherry Orchard" and Claudius in "Hamlet." In the 70s he joined Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company for its last seasons at the Old Vic. He played Jamie to Olivier's James Tyrone in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" (also a TV version), Hildy Johnson in "The Front Page" and Caliban in "The Tempest" with John Gielgud.
He continued impressively in musicals winning kudos for his "Sweeney Todd" and for "La Cage Aux Folles." He ended his career with "Anything Goes" in 2003, the year of his death. A less frequent but still familiar face on television (Masada (1981)) as well as in film intrigue (Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Evil Under the Sun (1982)), the versatile Quilley was a gifted, cerebral player who could display strength as well as vulnerability and weakness.
