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Gerald Harper
Born 1931-02-15London, England, UK
Gerald Harper (15 February 1931 – 2 July 2025) was an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–67) and Hadleigh (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre. Harper was married to actress Jane Downs from 1957 until they divorced in 1975. In 2001, when he was in his early seventies, he began a relationship with 30-year-old actress Sarah Alexander; the relationship ended when she left him for actor Peter Serafinowicz in 2002. Harper died at the age of 94 on 2 July 2025.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Verity Lambert: Drama QueenRoleThe Craig Ferguson StoryStage DoormanThe Lady VanishesTodhunterPrincely Toys: One Man's Private KingdomnarratorIf It's a Man – Hang Up!Greg MilesThe Shoes of the FishermanBrianStrangler's WebInspector MurrayWonderful LifeSheik / Scotsman / HaroldThe Punch and Judy Man1st DrunkThe Young OnesWattsTunes of GloryMajor Hugo MacmillanThe League of GentlemenCaptain SaundersA Night to Remember3rd Officer - CarpathiaThe Admirable CrichtonErnestStars in Your EyesDickyTiger in the SmokeWalter "Duds" MorrisonThe Dam BustersRAF Officer (uncredited)