Edward Brayshaw (18 October 1933–28 December 1990[1]) appeared in two Doctor Who television stories: as Léon Colbert in The Reign of Terror and the War Chief in The War Games.
Career[]
Brayshaw was Australian, and prior to moving to the UK in 1963,[2] he appeared in many television plays in his native country. These included a production of Bizet’s opera The Pearl Fishers, for which his singing voice was dubbed over.[3]
He was best known for playing Harold Meaker on the children's sitcom Rentaghost (1976-1984). He also appeared in cult series like The Avengers (1961-66), Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969-1970) and Moonbase 3 (1973), and played the title role in the 1965 miniseries A Man Called Harry Brent.
Death[]
Brayshaw died of throat cancer in 1990. The cancer was diagnosed just days before his death, Brayshaw having brushed off the symptoms as being caused by the cold British weather.
