David Ryall

David John Ryall[1] (5 January 1935 – 25 December 2014) was an English character actor. He appeared on British television beginning in the 1970s. Ryall was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England.

David Ryall
Born
David John Ryall

(1935-01-05)5 January 1935
Died25 December 2014(2014-12-25) (aged 79)
London, England
Years active1969–2014
Spouse(s)
Gillian Eddison
(m. 1964; div. 1984)

Cathy Buchwald
(m. 1985; div. 2001)

Penny England
(m. 2003; his death 2014)
Children3

He was known for his roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King and The Final Cut, the final two parts in the House of Cards trilogy. He also played Grandad in BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

In recent years, he played the role of Elphias Doge in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.

Ryall died in London, England, aged 79.[2]

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