rooster59 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Earl Cameron: British film and TV star actor dies aged 102 Earl Cameron outside Buckingham Palace with his CBE, which he received in 2009 Earl Cameron, one of the first black actors to forge a successful career in British film and television, has died aged 102, his family has confirmed. Bermuda-born Cameron, who lived with his wife in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, died in his sleep on Friday. Cameron first appeared on screen in the 1951 film Pool of London, in a rare starring role for a black actor. His family said he "was an inspirational man who stood by his moral principles". Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-53290142 -- © Copyright BBC 2020-07-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 I have never heard of him,cannot remember seeing him in anything, I suppose this is only a story because he is black,but at reaching 102 well done, RIP Earl. regards Worgeordie 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: I have never heard of him,cannot remember seeing him in anything, I suppose this is only a story because he is black,but at reaching 102 well done, RIP Earl. regards Worgeordie I have the same idea. Never heard of him, never saw him acting or whatever. Next...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antonymous Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: I have never heard of him,cannot remember seeing him in anything, I suppose this is only a story because he is black,but at reaching 102 well done, RIP Earl. regards Worgeordie His career was in a different age than the one we live in now. Here's the explanation, in his own words (2017). "He also found work hard to come by, saying to The Guardian: "Unless it was specified that this was a part for a black actor, they would never consider a black actor for the part. And they would never consider changing a white part to a black part. So that was my problem. I got mostly small parts, and that was extremely frustrating – not just for me but for other black actors. We had a very hard time getting worthwhile roles." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 4 hours ago, worgeordie said: I have never heard of him,cannot remember seeing him in anything, I suppose this is only a story because he is black,but at reaching 102 well done, RIP Earl. regards Worgeordie My thoughts as well, so I looked him up on Wikipedia:- Filmography[edit] Year Title Role Notes 1951 Pool of London Johnny Lambert [21] There Is Another Sun (or Wall of Death) Ginger Jones [47] 1952 Emergency Call (or The Hundred Hour Hunt) George Robinson [47] 1955 Simba Karanja [21] The Woman for Joe Lemmie [48] Safari Jeroge (Njoroge) [47] 1956 Odongo Hassan [48] 1957 The Heart Within Victor Conway [47] The Mark of the Hawk Prosecutor [48] 1959 Killers of Kilimanjaro Witchdoctor [48] Sapphire Dr. Robbins [21] 1960 Tarzan the Magnificent Tate [21] 1961 No Kidding (or Beware of Children) Black father [48] Flame in the Streets Gabriel Gomez [48] 1963 Tarzan's Three Challenges Mang [48] 1964 Guns at Batasi Captain Abraham [21] 1965 Thunderball Pinder [21] 1966 The Sandwich Man Bus Conductor [47] 1967 Battle Beneath the Earth Sgt. Seth Hawkins [48] 1968 Two a Penny Verger [48] 1969 Two Gentlemen Sharing Jane's father [48] 1972 Six Days of Justice Maynard [49] 1973 A Warm December [21] 1976 Mohammad, Messenger of God Najashi [48] 1979 Cuba Col. Leyva [21] 2001 Revelation Cardinal Chisamba [27][50] 2005 The Interpreter Edmond Zuwanie [21] 2006 The Queen Portrait Artist [21] 2010 Inception Elderly Bald Man 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Died in his sleep. Way to go, old man. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Antonymous said: His career was in a different age than the one we live in now. Here's the explanation, in his own words (2017). "He also found work hard to come by, saying to The Guardian: "Unless it was specified that this was a part for a black actor, they would never consider a black actor for the part. And they would never consider changing a white part to a black part. So that was my problem. I got mostly small parts, and that was extremely frustrating – not just for me but for other black actors. We had a very hard time getting worthwhile roles." Frequently seen, but "nameless" to many. I was not familiar with his name. So I Googled it. When I saw photos of him during his heyday I instantly recognised him......as possibly might those who "cannot remember seeing him in anything". Perhaps they could get their nurse/carer to help them with "The Google"? Edited July 5, 2020 by Enoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 'Guns at Batasi' is an extraordinary film..British troops defending an army depot in the dying days of empire in Africa with Richard Attenborough giving a very fine performance as the RSM....well worth a watch.RIP Mr Cameron. 4 hours ago, Burma Bill said: 1964 Guns at Batasi Captain Abraham Edited July 5, 2020 by Odysseus123 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 so what's this supposed to show? that TV is inclusive lol right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said: 'Guns at Batasi' is an extraordinary film..British troops defending an army depot in the dying days of empire in Africa with Richard Attenborough giving a very fine performance as the RSM....well worth a watch.RIP Mr Cameron. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 22 hours ago, worgeordie said: I have never heard of him,cannot remember seeing him in anything, I suppose this is only a story because he is black,but at reaching 102 well done, RIP Earl. regards Worgeordie same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Thought he was brilliant in Mohammad, Messenger of God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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