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Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 – 10 November 1993) was a South African character actor who had a long stage and film career in Britain.
Wensley Pithey (1914-1993) was a South African-born character actor who played Sir Winston Churchill and other authority figures on stage and screen. See his photos, trivia, filmography and personal details on IMDb.
Nov 25, 1993 · Wensley Pithey, actor: born 21 June 1914; married three times (one son); died London 10 November 1993. WHENEVER Wensley Pithey came on stage or screen you could be sure of a touch of the truth.
Nov 10, 1993 · Wensley Pithey was a South African-born character actor who appeared in many films and TV shows from 1948 to 1988. He is best known for playing Winston Churchill in several historical dramas and comedies.
Wensley Pithey. Actor: Oliver!. Character actor who started performing on stage at the age of 12 in his native South Africa. He moved to England in 1947 and continued to appear on stage, screen and TV often as portly authority figures. A notable portrayer of Sir Winston Churchill. He was married 3 times and had 1 son.
1962 The Boys Mr. Coulter (as Wensley Pithey/Wensley Athey) 1962 Seven Seas to Calais. 1961 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series) Col. Von Schwendi
Wensley Pithey was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in films, stage, radio and TV in South Africa and Britain. He was known for his accurate portrayal of Winston Churchill in various roles.
