Roy Kinnear's Grave - Famous Graves

Today's Famous Grave visit is that of the Legend Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 - 20 September 1988) Who was a British character actor. Kinnear made his stage debut in 1955, and came to prominence in the BBC satirical comedy series That Was the Week That Was in 1962.
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[@kenallen768]

I used to know him he was a lovely man . We used to see him walking with his children in East sheen . So sad when he passed away. I see his grave when I visit my parents who are also in that same cemetery.

[@francesmay875]

I like Roy very funny man well liked.

[@allendiprose3477]

THANKYOU PAUL FOR THESE LOVELY MEMORIES OF THE STARS THAT YOU ARE SHOWING US THEIR GRAVES I WISH THEY WERE STILL ALIVE . A BIG THANKYOU PAUL.

[@allendiprose3477]

FROM AUSTRALIA

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

I just can not imagine someone not liking Roy Kinnear. Rest in peace, sir.

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

Roy Kinnear - a comedy genius. Loved the part he played called "Gerry" in George and Mildred and who can forget THE PLANK with Eric Sykes.

[@teecee1567]

@Ken Dodd's Tickling Stick Er... Roy Kinnear wasn't in The Plank, was he?

[@lizzieberger1110]

Remember it well x

[@knownpleasures]

He wasn’t in the 1967 version or the 1979 version of The Plank

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

Thanks for confirming that.

[@SuperTed19021]

Most people globally will probably remember him as Mr. Salt in the 1971 version of "Willy Wonka". For me, dumb henchman Bulk from one of my fav cartoons "SuperTed". Had a huge library to his name already by the time of his sudden death, and was *just* taken too soon. 😢

[@roberthobbs8337]

Yet another great video Paul. Roy was a great guy. Shocking that he was that young when he died. Please keep doing the visits, they are so well done. You are so respectful.

[@ellesee7079]

Oh heck. I remember him dying, and thinking he was quite old when he died, because he seemed to have been around for quite a while. I've just realised he was my age!! 😧

[@Isleofskye]

I'm 68 in London, next week Louise and have had 2 hours in Hospital since 1960 when I had my tonsils out but we lost an old work colleague, Aged 68 from the group of us in Late 1970;'s/1980's and in ringing round we now know we have lost 2 more, one aged 66 and another Guy who made films for The BBC aged just 57 so you never know...

[@stevenwade7466]

George William Lancaster was a mining engineer ,who made his fortune in the coal industry . The sculpture of this amazing grave was Sydney Marsh.

[@Nottsboy24]

That's correct my friend 👌

[@Finglesham]

Very interesting. That cemetery is so far from any coal mines.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

@@Finglesham George William Lancaster from Wigan in Lancashire was a successful mining engineer and colliery owner with interests in the Welsh and Kent coalfields.

[@barryporter7555]

was'nt the sculpture called the angel of death?

[@suzyq3943]

​@@barryporter7555 Yes it was. 👍

[@fus149hammer5]

The masks on Roy's grave represent comedy and tragedy the visualisation of the acting profession. My favourite Roy Kinnear films? It has to be the first two musketeers films he made in the seventies. The third one for me is marred by the fact that Roy died during the production. They left in the scenes he had already filmed but used a body double and "clever" camera angles to hide the fact he wasn't there. Roy's gone but his son Rory bears an uncanny resemblance to his dad and is an accomplished actor in his own right.

[@TravelWalesWithPaul]

So I'm not the only one who loved/misses Roy Kinnear. It was such a shock when I heard he'd passed away. Rip Roy.

[@gilltagg3352]

George Lancaster made his money from coal mines. If googled he comes up with a picture of his grave in ‘find my grave’. Videos are great and so interesting. Thank you.

[@tonydean2541]

Yeah i did the same comes straight up.

[@martinpawley647]

You beat me too it Gill.😄👍

[@77JazzMan]

My father in law is in this cemetery, Fulton Mckays grave is also in there, just behind the chapel, he played Mackay in Porridge

[@peterallen8771]

Thank you Paul - I had the pleasure of serving him in the West End in the late 70's. He was polite and unassuming, a real gentleman.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

I certainly remember the Musketeers film he was in and the horse falling that was kept in the film, that was partly completed at the time. Its obvious the bits thats not Roy that were added and really sad too. May he rest in peace. The memoial to William Lancaster is for a member of a northern family who made their money in coal mines. The stunning sculpture is by Sydney March, who, together with his six brothers and sister, also created the Canadian National Memorial in Ottawa.

[@alisonjordan]

What a tragedy 🎭 that Roy Kinnear was only 54 years of age when he died..... I remember him in the “Dick Emery Show.” He was always in the Father and son sketch. Kinnear the Father, Emery the Son. At the end of the sketch, the “son” would always say: “Dad I think I got it wrong again!!” It became a catch phrase.

[@keithf_]

Roy Kinnear appeared regularly as one of Terry Wogan's co-hosts on earlier editions of 'Children In Need' back in the 1980s. Also, relating to his untimely death whilst filming, I read once that he really wasn't comfortable riding horses and didn't want to do the scene on horseback. Such a tragic accident. Roy was a loveable character actor and is greatly missed.

[@keithf_]

Of course I'm old enough to remember him in 'That Was The Week That Was'. And the first movie I remember watching him in was The Beatles 'Help'

[@marybarratt2649]

That is one stunning memorial to the Lancaster family. Amazing. Loved Roy Kinnear, he was a funny man, also an excellent actor. Died much too soon.

[@dianebree774]

Lovely man, as an actor he worked with the best of the best ,great guy 👊🏻🕊❤

[@davidsingh2394]

Such a lovely man and funny funny actor..lives in my heart from my childhood days..Great days

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Loved him as an actor. Thank you for sharing.

[@howard1707]

I met Roy and Wilfred Bramble when they were filming a Children's Film Foundation film The High Rise Donkey, in my home town of Windsor, Roy was very happy to chat to us kids between takes, Wilfred Bramble put up with us and reverted to his Steptoe character calling us "perishing kids , clear off!" with tongue-in-cheek.

[@davidcoleman6032]

Yes,I certainly remember the great Roy Kinnear,very funny man and great actor. God bless you Roy,R.I.P.

[@eredison8584]

For many years in Swiss Cottage in London there stood a very large department store called John Barnes up until the late 70s.I was booked to do a gig on the first floor to entertain the staff.The party took place because the store was closing down and they were celebrating it's history and who should walk in,but ROY KINNEAR.He was making a personal appearance.What a charming man.I only met him once and here we are over 40 years later and I still remember that day.

[@anthonyellis987]

He was an amazing actor and I loved him in Help!. He was perfect as the bumbling assistant. Rory is a great actor too.

[@martinwalker3088]

Lovely tribute Paul and like you thought Roy Kinnear was a lovely guy. He always put a smile on your face with his understated and brilliant comedy.

[@TheGlassman63]

Roy also made an appearance in one episode of Minder in the year he died, 1988. The episode was called 'It's a Sorry Lorry Morrie' and the character was Fat Charlie !

[@scousemouse69]

One of the best films i have watched with Roy was The Hill with Sean Connery he played such a good part. Nice to see his son doing well as an actor.

[@joanbishop9247]

Loved him in Charlie and the chocolate factory, super actor

[@scousemouse69]

@@joanbishop9247 he was a great actor, felt he never got the recognition he deserved

[@igolfjtweetler4097]

He was a hoot in that. Strictly non woke production

[@geoffpoole483]

Ian Hendry was in The Hill.

[@walkingTVwithadog]

I saw him in the play A Man for All Seasons with Charlton Heston at the Savoy in 1986. I think he was playing a ferry man or something. Great actor. His comic timing brought the house down

[@RoseAngella]

I absolutely loved Roy Kinnear. He was such a hoot in George and Mildred. 😁 The mask - I call the Theatre Mask. 🎭

[@robertmcross1]

Beautifully described video Paul, Roy was a favourite of mine and such a shock when I heard of his death at such a young age.

[@WitchInTheShadows]

Roy was a national treasure, RIP Roy kinnear. 💐🌹

[@gdhukLONDON]

I have seen many famous people in London over the years and had the odd conversation with a few but I had the pleasure of meeting Roy when I was 10 years old as at the time Roy was filming The London Connection if I remember the film right. He spent about a hr during a filming break talking to me and my friends bought us all a ice cream and seemed like a real lovely guy so will always have fond memories of that time and the enjoyment he gave me over the years doing what he did best.

[@waynecorrigan2659]

Hi Paul Gary speed ex Leeds United footballer would be a instresting one to do.he sadly committed suicide.

[@grahamsedge8929]

I met him in the Summer of 88 just before he travelled out to Spain. He was signing autographs at the Surrey County Show. I was just a kid and totally in awe. He was so friendly and really sweet to all the children that wanted to meet him. Was devastated when I heard he died a month or 2 later. Have kept that autograph as a prized possession ever since.

[@patriciabennett1819]

Roy was a great actor and so interesting.Achieved so much. He was so hardworking too. Thank you so very much. Kindest regards.

[@allissabarnes1767]

I love your videos. I only subscribed a week ago. I think I’ve watched all the vids you’ve made so far. Love the way you present too. Informative and with respect. Can you list your crime files please in case I’ve not seen them all?

[@UnusualThings1]

Hi Alissa thanks for watching there is a playlist with the crime files ones.🙏

[@missycornwell1387]

I remember watching the Mike & The Mechanics music video, “All I Need Is A Miracle”. Roy Kinnear’s comedic timing was absolutely great! Aloha from Florida 🌺🤙🏼

[@gray3553]

"Ear dad" Dick Emery Show in the 70s, skinhead dad. Classic. Nice find .

[@colettegriffiths509]

Thank-you very much for highlighting this wonderful man. I feel he was underestimated as an actor. May he rest in perfect peace. I enjoy your videos so much. I have only just found you. What took you so long? Take care.

[@angelagibbon5698]

Remember him from Taste the blood of Dracula as I had all the Hammer films growing up. Just subbed to your channel.

[@darrylhowson8105]

I remember Roy Kinnear in George and Mildred and he was a very funny man.Thank you for this video showing your respect and also showing all of us his final resting place and giving all of us chance to show our respects too this very talented star.Please R.I.P.Roy god bless il always remember you being a very funny man.❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@ellenlyons4090]

Another great video informative as usual. Bless Roy Kinnear any one who can make you laugh in my book is sadly missed not enough laughter in the world. RIP Roy gone but always remembered.

[@susanbishop6987]

T Came across your channel recently and love it! I absolutely adored Roy Kanier in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. I could watch that film over and over! And have! Thank you for sharing this. Love your channel ❤

[@skygazer6898]

I remember the accident very well. Roy should never have been on that horse. A very funny guy. thanks for sharing

[@chrismajor69]

I remember him on the Dick Emery Show and lots of other things during the 70’s and 80’s. Very talented 😊

[@malcolmhobbs5030]

Roy Kinnear was a legend loved watching his programmes and films

[@janecox4173]

my dad was born in 1934 and still alive. dad probable met Roy through his journalist days my dad has had a fascinating life and met incredible people. love him to bits. Thankyou for remembering these special people.

[@mickfield5458]

I remember Roy Kinnear well, he was so funny and he could also play serious parts too. 54yo was so young, he always seemed old to me back in the day and now I’m older than he was! Really good video Paul. 👍

[@hydroclipse5716]

Roy was a great actor, I loved his character in George & Mildred or “Mildew” as his character used to say. So sad that he died so young and tragically. Thanks for sharing his final resting place and your T-Shirt is great.

[@mauricegregory2750]

I remember Roy very well, brilliant actor. I thought he was about my age. I was born the following year to Roy.

[@davidhynd4435]

In regard to Mr. Lancaster, a bit of searching revealed: "George William Lancaster Member of a northern family who made their money in coal mines. The stunning sculpture is by Sydney March, who, together with his six brothers and sister, also created the Canadian National Memorial in Ottawa." And from a second source: The Angel of Death - George William Lancaster Memorial by Sydney March. Bronze. East Sheen Cemetery, Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey. Meller and Parsons date this “immensely powerful figure of a bronze angel that mourns over the Lancaster tom” as “arguably the most dramatic sculpture in any of London’s cemeteries. The Lancasters were a north-country family who made their money in coal mining”

[@RoseAngella]

Thank you. 🧡

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Very respectful as always Paul, loved Roy in every thing he was in , he was just one of those actors who was good at any role he played, such a shame that he was taken way to soon.

[@raygray7779]

Roy Kinnear was awesome. If I found out that he was in something then I wanted to watch it. He was and still is a legend. I liked Cowboys and Willie Wonka. Great video Paul. 👍👍👍

[@nnnormski2208]

RK seen him in so many things , remember him in 2 Minder episodes , a Sweeney , and the film “ The Hill “ with Sean Connery , versatile actor .

[@colinwilliams553]

I remember him in late seventies early eighties British show "cowboys" playing a man who runs a construction company and three of his not so bright workers.That was such a funny but underrated show.R.I.P Roy, you were one of the best comedic actors ever.

[@paulhall3281]

Remember Roy when hi was in a episode of the Sweeney . Great actor and gentlemen always made us laugh as well ❤️

[@gmc9451]

Loved Roy Kinnear. He was also great in The Dick Emery Show.

[@carolhodson6353]

RIP Mr Kinnear you are sadly missed by everyone.

[@nigelh3253]

Tragic end. From what it says, he didn't want to do horse-riding, but the production company wouldn't hire a stunt double (to save money). Great comedy actor who brought personality to every role he took on. Had great parts in 'the Avengers) - with Steed & Mrs Peel. Also in an ep of 'Ripping Yarns' - with Michael Palin, in which Roy played a German Camp Comendant. Good actor!

[@gazp6237]

Roy was really comical back in the day. Remember watching him as a kid

[@andyisaacs4554]

New subscriber ....love these videos , Taste the blood of Dracula my favourite Hammer

[@markbarker6739]

I'm surprised you missed Fulton Mackay's grave it's just near the small chapel Fulton was Mr Mackay in porridge with Ronnie Barker The masks are comedy and tragedy represents the theatre

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Roy was more than a good actor, he was an expert communicator. He travelled through the screen and connected, truthfully, with his audience. All I Need is a Miracle. That is such a spectacular grave. Gone, but never forgotten. Nuts!

[@johnnyjesus8]

Pantomime faces on his grave. Roy was brilliant R.I.P. thanks for sharing.

[@dannylevett8588]

George William Lancasters family made there money in Coal mining. The Sculpture is by Sydney March and called “Angel of Death”. Sydney March and his family also created the Canadian National Memorial in Ottawa.

[@2429Ryanspeer]

I remember him from Willy wonka and the chocolate factory plus he was in an episode of George and Mildred

[@scousemouse69]

Just been reminded of one of my late father's very many silly jokes. Apologies in adavace. Q. Do you know Roy Kinnear? A. I didn't know he was deaf. It just made me think of dad watching this.

[@gavhinds8190]

Roy Kinnear..top actor..he was in bless this house too....Yr channel is quality..

[@paulineburton5821]

Beautiful graveyard, my husbands grand parents are buried in East Sheen, fantastic place to walk round.

[@roydavies260]

You missed the film: The Hill, with Sean Connery. Good video, thank you Paul. Best wishes

[@daveposte6603]

He also left us a fantastic joke.... Shhhhhh. Walls have ears, and Roy Kinear.

[@joanne26]

The wonderful Roy was such a household name on TV when I was a kid growing up in the 70’s. So many TV stuff and I loved him in Man About The House and George and Mildred to name but 2 . Also TWTWTW which was so ICONIC BUT For me of ALL the many films he was cast in THE HILL is at the top of my list Why because I think Roy’s character was just Awesome and he played a blinder and it was Sean’s best film outside of playing bond and all the other cast were right for each role Also because of the ‘stories ‘ my late father told me about his time in National Service from September 52 to September 54 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@daftapeth1]

i remember watching him on children in need with terry wogan, roy was putting place names on the map of the uk, ( for a donation of course) so funny if he didnt know where the place was, i loved roy kinnear, such a funny brilliant man, thank you for sharing this video xx

[@traceylloyd5382]

Hi Paul, I think the symbol on Roy Kinnears grave is called the sock and buskin. Not sure what exactly that means though Tracey

[@margaretbuckley9309]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS ROY KINNEAR WAS A WONDERFUL COMIC ACTOR LOVED WATCHING HIM IN MOST THINGS HE WAS A LOVELY SOUL BLESS 🥀 R I P

[@margaretbuckley9309]

🥀👍

[@trytapas]

Thank you for visiting the resting place of my grandparents ❤ May & Pat Dignan, I always smile when I see Roy kinears headstone 🪦 😀 at the entrance 🙏

[@stevenwade7466]

These visits you do are just superb . You show such great respect & you really care , this just shines through. Roy was very talented ,versatile & extremely funny . So sad he died the way he did . The compensation his family received could never compensate for his loss of course .

[@benavery2556]

I remember him he was funny remember watching the news when passed away

[@suzmiles9325]

He was far too leave us..to think he played against Christopher Lee ....wow

[@sharongardner8882]

Loved all his stuff. I was shocked at his death. Love your intake on showing the world a great intake on something so worth while. Watch quiet a few and yes, you have adjusted things and improved. Lancaster absolutely a huge name back then. A bit like Lord’s, Duke’s etc. remember my family saying about them.

[@garymansell8756]

Cracking actor roy sadly missed thanks for sharing paul.

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Great video Paul, I have been enjoying your informative and compassionate videos for the last few weeks. Roy was a favourite of mine in George and Mildred and the Cowboys. If you get chance can you visit Peter Butterworth and Janet Brown's grave. I think they are at Daneshill East Sussex. Take care

[@charleswilson9885]

Hi Paul great video I met Roy a very nice man and really friendly...Richmond cemetery is a really interesting place it's spit in two...you have to go out though the side gate walk up the hill to old part of cemetery there loads interesting people in the old part it backs on to Richmond Park.

[@lizzieberger1110]

Hi Paul! George Lancaster was a northerner, who amassed a fortune in the coal industry. He has a very interesting story, please check him out. Roy Kinnear was one of a kind, i loved him! Thanks again for your dignity and respect at all times. Shout out to mum and dad for creating a legend 😊. Well done mate, watch your subscribers go up. Cheers from Millwall x

[@COLINKEY50]

The Hill - Black and white movie with Sean Connery. Great film watch it if you can

[@MyMothersSpark]

The faces are called Comedy/Tragedy. I remember him. Very funny. Classic.

[@tucanobituary4545]

Can you find Sean Lock's grave? Might not even have a headstone yet but would be nice to read some flowers

[@rowdogspeaks5900]

I only recognise him from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and it suddenly struck me that he was Rory Kinnear's dad...they look so similar!!

[@anthonycooper5877]

Great video and just to let you know fulton McKayi. Is buried in the area as Roy

[@traciemarsh1611]

i met him years ago he was a lovely man. i was in hospital with his disabled daughter in the 70's rip roy he was also in the movie the boys in blue with cannon and ball :) he was also in high rise donkey with wilfred bramble. rip also to his daughter.

[@johnjones-henderson3249]

Nice video well told roy Kinnear so sad another fine actor who died to young such a shame RIP roy

[@jeremyhaines3847]

This is very interesting and informative Roy Kinnear a actor so much sadly missed

[@MavAuto-Pete]

Brilliant Roy kinner I remember him as well from Herbie goes to more carlo. He was alongside fellow English actor Bernard Fox in 1977. "Keep em coming Paul" Great work

[@davidwilson7579]

Paul don't any council have any respect for people's graves laying they graves stone down instead of making them safe they look so stupid layed down been up all that time not harming any one health and safety gone stupld no respect at all

[@sandraottway7859]

I didn't realise Roy was so young when he passed, only 54

[@carolsmith3336]

He was a great actor bless him 🙏 ❤ xxx 💕 ❤ 💙 xxx you do a great job xx

[@t147han]

He did not want to get on the horse.But was put under pressure to do so.Why he was not strapped to it ,we will never know.And the scene lasts for just a few seconds.What a sad loss.At the time he was well loved.

[@andrewgibbs240]

I remember Roy Kinnear from willy wonka, good actor

[@johnconnick3796]

Hi Paul, great vid, you've got me thinking about celebrities of the past, Bill Maynard, Hilda Baker, etc, so many..

[@RayGoodall-bx1eg]

I used to see Roy most days pushing his baby in her pram in Roehampton he always passed the time of day with you wonderful man

[@wobber999]

I was gutted when roy passed on, he was brilliant

[@UnusualThings1]

Yes, taken way to soon. Such a great actor.

[@See-through-The-Veil]

@@UnusualThings1 How old was Roy? Paul, when he passed on ( Sorry didn’t read the message’s.. 54.. That’s young, however I believe we all have our cards marked, for when we leave our vessels ( bodies ) Although it’s not the end, because we don’t die, it’s on to our next journey of the soul. Many people believe it’s either heaven or hell. That’s just fear tactics from religions. Through deep meditation, I taught myself to travel the astral realms, this is where our soul temporarily leaves the body, but we’re still alive because of the cord that is attached to all of us. Through deep meditation, breathing techniques, I found out we can do things, that were never taught in any schools ( indoctrination centers ).. The controllers don’t want us to know how powerful we all are.. Heaven and hell are just vibrational frequencies. Higher vibrational frequency is activation of our higher selves. Hell is the lower vibrational frequency, and that is the lower frequency where our bodies are in illnesses and diseases. If everyone knew how to activate their higher selves ( activation of our pineal gland) 3rd 👁, you unlock your gifts

[@coconutisland3634]

Fantastic!! I remember him in my Dinosaur’s gone missing and George & Mildred! A fine actor from back in the day. What a lovely treat & tribute. Thank you Paul xxx

[@rachaelwootton834]

The two masks are associated with ancient greek drama with the smiling and frowning faces. They are the Comedy and Tragedy masks that were worn in ancient Greece during the golden age, around 500 - 300 BC, and are paired together to show the two extremes of the human psyche. The Comedy mask is known as Thalia, who in Greek mythology is the Muse of Comedy and Idyllic Poetry, portrayed as a happy, cheerful young woman crowned with ivy. The Tragedy mask is known as Melpomene, who is the Muse of Tragedy. Melpomene is depicted with the tragedy mask in one hand, and a knife or a club in the other. The masks and costumes were highly stylized and exaggerated making the characters easy to identify even from a great distance. The actors with comedic roles wore thin soled shoes, while tragic actors were elevated on stage wearing thick, raised platform shoes, called ‘cothurni’. All the actors were male, and they all played multiple roles, so a mask was used to show the change in character or mood. Masks challenged the actors to portray their characters’ feelings in more subtle ways, with voice and body language, since they couldn’t use facial expressions. The two masks are now used as the symbol for theater, in memory of its origins in ancient Greece.