David Collings obit

David Collings has passed away

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David Collings had a number of memorable appearances in Doctor Who appearing in eleven episodes of the Classic series between 1975 and 1983.

His first appearance was in the Fourth Doctor story Revenge of the Cybermen. Collins played Vorus, leader of the guardians on Voga. His performance as the proud renegade, trying to assert his races sovereignty but nearly bringing about their destruction was a tour de force.

He returned to the series in 1977 playing Poul in the story The Robots of Death. A very different role Poul was an undercover agent for the Kaldor City Company, eventually succumbing to Grimwade's Syndrome, the fear of Robots.

His final appearance came in the fifth Doctor story Mawdryn Undead, playing the title character Mawdryn, desperate to get the Doctor to give up his remaining regenerations.

David Collings was born in Brighton in East Sussex in 1940. His first television appearance came in 1964, playing Raskolnikov in a live production of Crime & Punishment. Over the next thirty years, he was a regular of the British screen appearing in such programs as Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Point Counter Point, The Possessed, Canterbury Tales, Elizabeth R, By the Sword Divided, Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced, Sapphire & Steel and The Shadow of the Tower.

He played William Wilberforce in The Fight Against Slavery and Blind Pew in Treasure Island. In 1981 he appeared in the final episode of Blake's 7 playing Deva. He played Monkey in the late seventies adaptation of a Chinese folktale.

Film roles included Bob Cratchit in the classic 1970 film musical, Scrooge, as well as roles in The Thirty Nine Steps and The Outsider, while Radio listeners heard him as Legolas in the acclaimed BBC dramatization of The Lord of the Rings.

In recent years Collins had worked for Big Finish appearing in several Doctor Who related productions.

David Collings died suddenly earlier today. He is survived by his children and by his wife, Karen Archer, who announced the death on Twitter.

Filmography

Actor (101 credits)

 2015 Holby City (TV Series)

Linden Hislop

- Ever After (2015) ... Linden Hislop

 2013 The Invisible Woman

Governor (as Mr. David Collings)

 2010 Mission London

Dean Carver

 2004 Wren: The Man Who Built Britain (TV Movie documentary)

Dean

 1996 Feral TV (TV Series)

Rattus P. Rattus

 1995 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series)

Michael Sunderton

- The Strawberry Tree: Part 2 (1995) ... Michael Sunderton

- The Strawberry Tree: Part 1 (1995) ... Michael Sunderton

 1995 Screen Two (TV Series)

Mr. Shepherd

- Persuasion (1995) ... Mr. Shepherd

 1993-1994 The Chief (TV Series)

David Anson

- Episode #4.4 (1994) ... David Anson

- Episode #3.5 (1993) ... David Anson

 1989-1993 Press Gang (TV Series)

Mr. Winters

- Friendly Fire (1993) ... Mr. Winters

- Head and Heart (1993) ... Mr. Winters

- Monday - Tuesday (1989) ... Mr. Winters

- Both Sides of the Paper (1989) ... Mr. Winters

- One Easy Lesson (1989) ... Mr. Winters

 1993 The Darling Buds of May (TV Series)

Mr. Dawlish

- The Happiest Days of Your Life: Part 1 (1993) ... Mr. Dawlish

 1992 Love Hurts (TV Series)

Barney Blunden

- Stormy Weather (1992) ... Barney Blunden

 1991 Boon (TV Series)

Detective Inspector

- Help Me Make It Through the Night (1991) ... Detective Inspector

 1990 A.D. Police Files (TV Series)

Cop / Doctor (1994)

- A.D. Police File 2: The Ripper (1990) ... Cop / Doctor (1994) (English version, voice, uncredited)

 1967-1990 Omnibus (TV Series documentary)

Father / Jakob Grimm / Stanton / ...

- Van Gogh (1990) ... Father

- The Brothers Grimm (1979) ... Jakob Grimm

- Find Me (1974) ... Stanton

- Song of Summer (1968) ... Percy Grainger

- The World of Coppard (1967) ... Gilbert (Adam and Eve and Pinch Me)

 1990 Devilman (TV Mini Series)

Jinmen

- Yocho Sirène Hen (Evil Bird Siren Volume) (1990) ... Jinmen (English version, voice)

 1989 Through the Dragon's Eye (TV Series)

Charn

- Chapter 8: The Great Battle (1989) ... Charn

- Chapter 7: The Waterfall of Words (1989) ... Charn

- Chapter 6: Jenny's Scarf (1989) ... Charn

- Chapter 5: Clues in the Snow (1989) ... Charn

 1989 The Bill (TV Series)

Paul Benton

- Blood Ties (1989) ... Paul Benton

 1988 The Return of the Antelope (TV Series)

Nugneb

- Sea Fever (1988) ... Nugneb

- Footprints in the Sand (1988) ... Nugneb

 1987 Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh (Video)

Tarsan (1994) (English version, voice)

 1986 The Theban Plays by Sophocles (TV Series)

Chorus

- Theban Plays: Oedipus the King (1986) ... Chorus

 1985 Them and Us (TV Series)

Prosecutor

- Cannibal (1985) ... Prosecutor

- Flash-Point (1985) ... Prosecutor

 1985 Dramarama (TV Series)

Sky

- The Universe Downstairs (1985) ... Sky

 1985 Oscar (TV Series)

Doctor

- Gilded Youth (1985) ... Doctor

 1985 By the Sword Divided (TV Series)

John Thurloe

- Retribution (1985) ... John Thurloe

- The Mailed Fist (1985) ... John Thurloe

- Forlorn Hope (1985) ... John Thurloe

- Fateful Days (1985) ... John Thurloe

 1985 Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (TV Mini Series)

Reverend Harmon

- Part 3 (1985) ... Reverend Harmon

- Part 2 (1985) ... Reverend Harmon

- Part 1 (1985) ... Reverend Harmon

 1983 The Two Gentlemen of Verona (TV Movie)

Thurio

 1983 Juliet Bravo (TV Series)

Paul Pringle

- Backtrack (1983) ... Paul Pringle

 1983 The All Electric Amusement Arcade (TV Series)

Robert

- Episode #1.7 (1983) ... Robert

- Episode #1.5 (1983) ... Robert

- Episode #1.4 (1983) ... Robert

- Episode #1.3 (1983) ... Robert

- Episode #1.2 (1983) ... Robert

1975-1983 Crown Court (TV Series)

Nigel Warwick / Alec Parker

- Living in Sin?: Part 1 (1983) ... Nigel Warwick

- Saboteur: Part 1 (1975) ... Alec Parker

 1975-1983 Doctor Who (TV Series)

Poul / Vorus / Mawdryn

- Mawdryn Undead: Part Four (1983) ... Mawdryn

- Mawdryn Undead: Part Three (1983) ... Mawdryn

- Mawdryn Undead: Part Two (1983) ... Mawdryn

- The Robots of Death: Part Four (1977) ... Poul

- The Robots of Death: Part Three (1977) ... Poul

1982 Tangiers

Major Greville

 1981-1982 Sapphire & Steel (TV Series)

Silver

- Assignment Six: Part 4 (1982) ... Silver

- Assignment Six: Part 3 (1982) ... Silver

- Assignment Six: Part 2 (1982) ... Silver

- Assignment Six: Part 1 (1982) ... Silver

- Assignment Three: Part 6 (1981) ... Silver

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 1982 BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series)

Alan

- Housewarming (1982) ... Alan

 1982 Airline (TV Series)

Dave Shaddock

- Too Many Promises (1982) ... Dave Shaddock

 1982 Fame Is the Spur (TV Mini Series)

Gordon Stansfield

- Episode #1.2 (1982) ... Gordon Stansfield

- Episode #1.1 (1982) ... Gordon Stansfield

 1981 Blake's 7 (TV Series)

Deva

- Blake (1981) ... Deva

 1981 Dark Towers (TV Series)

Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

- The Last Laugh (1981) ... Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

- Who Can Help? (1981) ... Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

- Beware of the Bird! (1981) ... Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

- The Tall Knight's Folly (1981) ... Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

- The Clue in the Book (1981) ... Lord Dark / The Friendly Ghost

1981 Look and Read (TV Series)

Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

- Dark Towers: Part 7 - The Dark Tree (1981) ... Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

- Dark Towers: Part 6 - The Tall Knight's Folly (1981) ... Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

- Dark Towers: Part 5 - The Old Coach House (1981) ... Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

- Dark Towers: Part 4 - The Clue in the Book (1981) ... Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

- Dark Towers: Part 3 - The Old Legend (1981) ... Lord Dark and the Friendly Ghost

1980 A Tale of Two Cities (TV Mini Series)

John Barsad

- Part 8 (1980) ... John Barsad

- Part 7 (1980) ... John Barsad

- Part 6 (1980) ... John Barsad

- Part 4 (1980) ... John Barsad

- Part 2 (1980) ... John Barsad

 1978-1980 Monkey (TV Series)

Monkey

- At the Top of the Mountain (1980) ... Monkey (English version, voice)

- Monkey's Yearning (1980) ... Monkey (English version, voice)

- Seirô Maô mangetsu no tôboe (1980) ... Monkey (English version, voice)

- Stoned (1980) ... Monkey (English version, voice)

- The Tenacious Tomboy (1980) ... Monkey (English version, voice)

Show all 52 episodes

 1980 Breakaway (TV Series)

Dr. Tucker

1979 The Outsider

Maj. Nigel Percival

 1979 Prince Regent (TV Mini Series)

William Pitt

- Father and Son (1979) ... William Pitt

- The Trouble with Women (1979) ... William Pitt

- Put Not Your Trust in Princes (1979) ... William Pitt

 1979 Turning Year Tales (TV Series)

Jack Fletcher

- Jack Fletcher (1979) ... Jack Fletcher

 1979 Out of the Past (TV Series)

- Georgian England: Arrival at Uppark (1979)

 1979 The BBC Television Shakespeare (TV Series)

Cassius

- Julius Caesar (1979) ... Cassius

 1978 The Thirty Nine Steps

Tillotson

 1978 Premiere (TV Series)

Lacey

- Freedom of the Dig (1978) ... Lacey

 1978 The Professionals (TV Series)

Frank Turner

- Stake Out (1978) ... Frank Turner

 1977-1978 Midnight Is a Place (TV Series)

Julian Oakapple

1977 Treasure Island (TV Mini Series)

Blind Pew

- Episode #1.2 (1977) ... Blind Pew

- Episode #1.1 (1977) ... Blind Pew

 1976 The Story of David (TV Movie)

Nathan

 1975 General Hospital (TV Series)

Dr. Harcourt

- The White Rajah (1975) ... Dr. Harcourt

 1975 Hennessy

Covey

 1975 The Fight Against Slavery (TV Mini Series)

William Wilberforce

- Free Paper Come (1975) ... William Wilberforce

- A Grateful Peasantry (1975) ... William Wilberforce

- Tight Packers and Loose Packers (1975) ... William Wilberforce

- A Matter of Insurance (1975) ... William Wilberforce

 1975 The Love School (TV Series)

John Ruskin

- Seeking the Bubbles (1975) ... John Ruskin

- An Impeccable Elopement (1975) ... John Ruskin

- The Brotherhood (1975) ... John Ruskin

 1974 Fall of Eagles (TV Mini Series)

Miliukov / Milyukov

- The Secret War (1974) ... Miliukov

- The Last Tsar (1974) ... Milyukov

 1974 The Carnforth Practice (TV Series)

Adam Burton

- Adam (1974) ... Adam Burton

 1974 Mahler

Hugo Wolfe

 1973 Black and Blue (TV Series)

Atkinson

- Secrets (1973) ... Atkinson

 1973 Hunter's Walk (TV Series)

Saxon

- Discretion (1973) ... Saxon

 1972 For the Love of Ada

Mr. Johnson

 1972 The Regiment (TV Series)

Gerald Hope

- Gentlemen in Khaki Ordered South (1972) ... Gerald Hope

- A Perfect Day (1972) ... Gerald Hope

 1972 The Shadow of the Tower (TV Series)

Richard Simmons

- The Crowning of Apes (1972) ... Richard Simmons

- The Schooling of Apes (1972) ... Richard Simmons

 1971 Take Three Girls (TV Series)

Film Unit

- A School for Grievances (1971) ... Film Unit

 1971 The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (TV Series)

The Hon. Clive Fitzcormorant

- Find the Lady (1971) ... The Hon. Clive Fitzcormorant

 1969-1971 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series)

Cyril / Sverdlov / Lord Charles Lyster

- Jilly (1971) ... Cyril

- Revolutions: Lenin (1970) ... Sverdlov

- ...And Was Invited to Form a Government (1969) ... Lord Charles Lyster

 1971 Play for Today (TV Series)

Tommy

- The Man in the Sidecar (1971) ... Tommy

 1971 Elizabeth R (TV Mini Series)

Sir Anthony Babington

- Horrible Conspiracies (1971) ... Sir Anthony Babington

 1970 UFO (TV Series)

Daniel Clark

- The Psychobombs (1970) ... Daniel Clark

 1970 Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

 1970 Rules, Rules, Rules (TV Series)

Michael Sadler

- Rules and Reformers (1970) ... Michael Sadler

 1970 Mystery and Imagination (TV Series)

James Morris

- The Suicide Club (1970) ... James Morris

 1969 Strange Report (TV Series)

John Anders

- Report 4821: X-Ray - Who Weeps for the Doctor? (1969) ... John Anders

 1969 Canterbury Tales (TV Series)

Clerk

- The Canon Yeoman's Tale/The Franklin's Tale (1969) ... Clerk

- The Merchant's Tale/The Manciple's Tale (1969) ... Clerk

- The Wife of Bath's Tale/The Clerk's Tale (1969) ... Clerk

- The Shipman's Tale/The Nun's Priest's Tale (1969) ... Clerk

- The Prologue/The Knight's Tale (1969) ... Clerk

 1969 Special Branch (TV Series)

Newspaper Editor

- Reliable Sources (1969) ... Newspaper Editor

 1969 Sinister Street (TV Mini Series)

Henry Meats / Brother Aloysius

- The Cup of Honour (1969) ... Henry Meats

- Various Courts of Love (1969) ... Henry Meats

- The Quest of Chivalry (1969) ... Henry Meats

- Spires and Tranquillity (1969) ... Henry Meats

- Cloisters and War (1969) ... Brother Aloysius

 1969 The First Lady (TV Series)

David

- All Right for Other People (1969) ... David

 1969 The Possessed (TV Mini Series)

Pyotr Verhovensky

- The Last Murder (1969) ... Pyotr Verhovensky

- The Fire (1969) ... Pyotr Verhovensky

- The Meeting (1969) ... Pyotr Verhovensky

- The Convict (1969) ... Pyotr Verhovensky

- The Cripple (1969) ... Pyotr Verhovensky

 1966-1969 Out of the Unknown (TV Series)

R. Daneel Olivaw / X.117

- The Naked Sun (1969) ... R. Daneel Olivaw

- Level Seven (1966) ... X.117

 1968 Joanna

Critic (uncredited)

 1968 Point Counter Point (TV Mini Series)

Maurice Spandrell

- The Kingdom of Heaven (1968) ... Maurice Spandrell

- Death of a Freeman (1968) ... Maurice Spandrell

- A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go (1968) ... Maurice Spandrell

- Flesh of My Flesh (1968) ... Maurice Spandrell

- Golden Lads and Girls (1968) ... Maurice Spandrell

 1966-1968 Dr. Finlay's Casebook (TV Series)

Alan Ramsay / Roy Douglas

- To Janet, a Son (1968) ... Alan Ramsay

- The Decision (1966) ... Roy Douglas

 1967 The White Rabbit (TV Mini Series)

Horace

- The Faith (1967) ... Horace

- The Raising Up (1967) ... Horace

- O Absalom (1967) ... Horace

 1967 Theatre 625 (TV Series)

Gabriel Braithwaite

- Tickle Times (1967) ... Gabriel Braithwaite

 1967 The Secret Agent (TV Movie)

Mr. Vladimir

 1964-1967 ITV Play of the Week (TV Series)

Dick Stapleton / Jason Pellow / Raskolnikov

- A Drug on the Market (1967) ... Dick Stapleton

- The Fall of the Sparrow (1965) ... Jason Pellow

- Crime and Punishment (1964) ... Raskolnikov

 1967 This Man Craig (TV Series)

Martin Johns

- You Can Choose Your Friends (1967) ... Martin Johns

 1966 A Man for All Seasons

Kings Messenger (uncredited)

 1966 Vendetta (TV Series)

Barbizon

- The Putty Man (1966) ... Barbizon

 1966 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series)

Gareth Owen

- The Long Small Hours (1966) ... Gareth Owen

 1966 No Hiding Place (TV Series)

Harry Nelson

- The Smoker (1966) ... Harry Nelson

 1966 Mogul (TV Series)

Roy Binns

- Wingless Wonder (1966) ... Roy Binns

 1966 Softly Softly (TV Series)

Lloyd

- The Key (1966) ... Lloyd

 1965 Knock on Any Door (TV Series)

Ted Besant / Walker

- The Machine Minder (1965) ... Ted Besant

- Dream of the Summer Night (1965) ... Walker

 1965 Z Cars (TV Series)

Howard

- With a Pin (1965) ... Howard

 1965 Secret Agent (TV Series)

Stephen Miller

- Sting in the Tail (1965) ... Stephen Miller

 1965 Front Page Story (TV Series)

Tony Bridges

- Down Among the Dead Men (1965) ... Tony Bridges

 1965 Londoners (TV Series)

Alan West

- Kill Three (1965) ... Alan West

 1965 Gideon C.I.D. (TV Series)

Alan Campbell-Gore

- The Prowler (1965) ... Alan Campbell-Gore

 1965 The Wednesday Play (TV Series)

'Taffy' Thomas

- Moving On (1965) ... 'Taffy' Thomas