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George Claydon

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George Claydon
Born4 September 1933
Bristol, England
Died4 October 2001 (aged 68)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1963–1989

George Claydon (4 September 1933 – 4 October 2001) was a British actor notable for his dwarfism. His television roles included that of Photographer George in The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, a television film that initially aired on BBC1 on Boxing Day 1967, Ginaarbrik in the 1967 ITV adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1967) (which he followed by playing Nikabrik many years later in the 1989 BBC adaptation of Prince Caspian), and the miniseries The Last Days of Pompeii (1984). His film appearances included the Joan Crawford horror film Berserk! (1967), as one of the Oompa Loompas in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), and as Hercules in I Don't Want to Be Born (1975). He was "World Cup Willie", the official mascot of the England Football Team in 1966.[1]

Death

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Claydon died on 4 October 2001 at the age of 68, at Charing Cross Hospital.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1967 Casino Royale Harrod's Security Man Uncredited
Magical Mystery Tour (film) The photographer
Berserk! Bruno Fontana
1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Oompa Loompa Uncredited
Twins of Evil Midget Uncredited
1972 Born to Boogie The Dwarf, Eater of Cars
1975 I Don't Want to Be Born Hercules
1984 The Last Days of Pompeii Philos Miniseries
1989 Prince Caspian Nikabrik TV movie

References

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  1. ^ October 19, 1965 - The British football team mascot World Cup Willie, arriving at the FA in London. YouTube. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021.
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