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Edward Woodward: 1930-2009

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The actor Edward Woodward, known to many of us as The Equalizer, has died...

Published on Nov 16, 2009


Den of Geek is sad to learn that the actor Edward Woodward has died, at the age of 79.

Woodward’s extensive career included films such as Who Dares Wins and The Wicker Man (and he surely earns bonus points for turning down a small part in the terrible remake), and he was more recently seen in a cameo role in Hot Fuzz.

But many of us, of course, will appreciate Woodward the most for his lead role in The Equalizer, as well as his work on Callan. More recently, he’d appeared in UK TV shows such as The Bill and EastEnders,

Woodward had been battling illness on and off for some time, and he is survived by his wife, Michelle Dotrice.

Thanks for everything and rest in peace, sir.

 
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Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By DamonD 1 November 16, 2009 12:23:09 PM

Just head about this...man...RIP Edward.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By Sprocket 1 November 16, 2009 12:55:31 PM

So sad to see him go. The Equalizer could never be remade because EW was so good in it that nobody else could even come close to him. RIP

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By cordas 1 November 16, 2009 01:27:07 PM

I remember as a kid sneaking downstairs to watch the Equaliser when I should hav3e been in bed sleeping.... Great memories and a show that I truly adored. RIP Mr Woodward.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By moakle 1 November 16, 2009 01:30:02 PM

Just caught this online this minute. Terrible loss. A fine, fine actor.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By DamonD 1 November 16, 2009 02:54:08 PM

He actually lived fairly near my town. Every once in a while you'd see him in the area.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By upandover 1 November 16, 2009 03:01:46 PM

Such a shame to hear the news about Edward Woodward. He was a part of my childhood with The Equalizer and also his part in Who Dares Wins (one of my favourite films). I don't know why but I always got the feeling he would make a brilliant Grandad. I have created a tribute to him at Friends At Rest. If you would like to see it you can find it here: http://www.friendsatrest.com/memorials/edward-woodward/ May he rest in peace.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By DavidFullam 1 November 16, 2009 04:17:51 PM

Don't forget Breaker Morant. A true loss. May he rest in peace.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By Lankester 1 November 16, 2009 11:24:31 PM

Lord Olivier once described his great friend Edward's name as 'a fart in a bath'. That always makes me smile and remember, even more so now, that Edward Woodward was truly a warm and great personality. His great talent was, I feel, severely under-rated more often than not. RIP Edward. You will be missed.

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By Carbontoe 1 November 17, 2009 08:46:31 AM

Sorry to see another one of our great actors pass us by.... BTW forget the Equaliser watch Callan

Re: Edward Woodward: 1930-2009
Posted By dimes 1 November 18, 2009 09:46:38 PM

Yes, definitely an underrated actor. I saw him on stage opposite Geraldine McEwan in Webster's White Devil and he was excellent. Breaker Morant is a good film. A shame he was miscast as Sherlock Holmes in one film -- what a great Dr Watson he would have been in his Callan days.
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