Peter Woodthorpe ( Gollum in BBC Radio and animated film) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 08-27-2004, 11:23 AM

I know there are a few other fans of the radio series out there and they may be interested (if saddened) to know that Peter Woodthorpe, who played Gollum so effectively, died on the 13th August aged 72 years. His obituary was on the (London) Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, and such was the extent of his stage and television work that this role did not rate a mention. Such is the nature of celebrity Woodthorpe was perhaps most familiar to the public in the minor role of the pathologist Max in "Inspector Morse" rather than as the "creator" of Aston in "The Caretaker" (Harold Pinter) and of Estragon in "Waiting for Godot" .

mark12_30 · 08-27-2004, 11:36 AM

I never knew the fellow in any other role, but his Gollum was inspired.

Mithalwen · 08-27-2004, 11:40 AM

well you willl probably recognise the voice if you ever see an early "Morse" repeated.....

piosenniel · 08-27-2004, 11:40 AM

HERE'S a nice little review of his acting career.

I was a fan of his in the Inspector Morse series.

Mithalwen · 08-27-2004, 11:46 AM

Yes that is the Obit I read ..... Oh I got the date wrong .... will correct...

08-27-2004, 11:23 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	Peter Woodthorpe ( Gollum in BBC Radio and animated film) I know there are a few other fans of the radio series out there and they may be interested (if saddened) to know that Peter Woodthorpe, who played Gollum so effectively, died on the 13th August aged 72 years. His obituary was on the (London) Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, and such was the extent of his stage and television work that this role did not rate a mention. Such is the nature of celebrity Woodthorpe was perhaps most familiar to the public in the minor role of the pathologist Max in "Inspector Morse" rather than as the "creator" of Aston in "The Caretaker" (Harold Pinter) and of Estragon in "Waiting for Godot" . __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 08-27-2004 at 11:47 AM. Reason: correct date

08-27-2004, 11:36 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I never knew the fellow in any other role, but his Gollum was inspired. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-27-2004, 11:40 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	well you willl probably recognise the voice if you ever see an early "Morse" repeated..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-27-2004, 11:40 AM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	HERE'S a nice little review of his acting career. I was a fan of his in the Inspector Morse series. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 08-27-2004 at 11:48 AM.

08-27-2004, 11:46 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	Yes that is the Obit I read ..... Oh I got the date wrong .... will correct... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace