Noted British classical theatre actor Denis Quilley distinguished himself on the Shakespearean stage alongside 'Laurence Olivier' , the versatile Quilley was a gifted, cerebral player who could display strength as well as vulnerability and weakness.
He was awarded O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2002 Queens New Years Honours List for his services to Drama.
He played the flute and the cello.
He was awarded the Olivier Award for his comedic stage performance in "Privates on Parade" in 1977, then won again for the title role in the musical Demon Barber of Fleet Street, "Sweeney Todd.".in 1980.
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for his role in Candide performed at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.
Autobiography; "Happiness Indeed"
Starred in 2 movies about Agatha Christies famous detective Hercule Poirot, Murder On The Orient Express and Evil Under The Sun .
Was offered the role of Chief Caretaker in Doctor Who Paradrise Towers.
Was offered the role of Borusa in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors.
