Christopher Cazenove

Christopher Cazenove
Christopher Cazenove in Nottingham, August 2009
Born Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove
(1943-12-17)17 December 1943
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Died 7 April 2010(2010-04-07) (aged 66)
London, England
Nationality British
Occupation Actor
Years active 1970–2009
Television The Duchess of Duke Street,
Dynasty
Spouse(s)
Angharad Rees
(m. 1973; div. 1994)
Children 2

Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove (17 December 1943 – 7 April 2010) was an English film, television and stage actor.

Early life and career

He was born Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove,[1] on 17 December 1943,[2][3][4] the son of Brigadier Arnold de Lerisson Cazenove and Elizabeth Laura (née Gurney, 1914–1994)[5] in Winchester, Hampshire, but was brought up in Bowlish, Somerset.[6] He was educated at the Dragon School, Eton College, Durham University's College of the Venerable Bede and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[3]

Cazenove often portrayed British aristocrats, and first made his name in the 1972 drama series, The Regiment. Other notable roles included Charlie Tyrrell in the 1976-77 period drama series The Duchess of Duke Street, and in 1986 he appeared as Ben Carrington in the US soap opera Dynasty, which he played until the following year. From 2001-03, he had a recurring role in the British drama series Judge John Deed, playing Row Colemore.

On the stage, he appeared as Henry Higgins in the British and American productions of My Fair Lady from 2005 through to 2008.[1] He also starred in the London West End production of The Importance of Being Earnest in 1994 alongside Susannah York.

Personal life

Cazenove was married to actress Angharad Rees from 1973 until their divorce in 1994. They had two sons, Linford James (20 July 1974 — 10 September 1999); and Rhys William (born 1976); Linford died in a car crash on the M11 in Essex.[7] From 2003 until his death, Cazenove's partner was Isabel Davis.[1]

Death

In February 2010, Cazenove collapsed at his London home. He was taken to St Thomas' Hospital in London, suffering from septicaemia. He died on 7 April 2010 from the effects of the illness at St Thomas's Hospital, aged 66.[8] The actor "died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones", said a statement released by his agent, his family and girlfriend.[9]

Cazenove's funeral on 16 April 2010 was held at St Paul's, Covent Garden, London.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1970 Julius Caesar Servant to Mark Antony
There's a Girl in My SoupNigel
1975Royal FlashEric Hansen
1977East of Elephant RockRobert Proudfoot
1978La petite fille en velours bleu (aka Little Girl in Blue Velvet)Baby
1979Zulu DawnLt. Coghill
1981 Eye of the NeedleDavid
From a Far CountryTadek
1983Heat and DustDouglas Rivers, the Assistant CollectorMerchant Ivory Film
1984Until SeptemberPhilip
1985 Jenny's War
Mata HariKarl von Bayerling
1986The FantasistInspector McMyler
1988 Blind JusticeActorAlso known as Hold My Hand I'm Dying
Windmills of the GodsDesforges
Tears in the RainMichael Bredon
1989 SouvenirWilliam Root
The Lady and the HighwaymanRudolph Vyne
19903 Men and a Little LadyEdward Hargreave
1992Aces: Iron Eagle IIIPalmer
1996The ProprietorElliott SpencerMerchant Ivory Film
1998Shadow RunMelchior
2000Contaminated ManPresident of Clarion
2001 A Knight's TaleJohn Thatcher
Beginner's LuckAndrew Fontaine
2004La Femme MusketeerAthos
2006Alexander the Great from MacedoniaAristotle
2009Hotel BabylonDamien Rushby

Television

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Christopher Cazenove actor". The Times. London. 9 April 2010.
  2. ↑ "Septicemia Kills Actor Christopher Cazenove". CBS News. 8 April 2010.
  3. 1 2 Anthony Hayward Obituary: Christopher Cazenove, The Guardian, 8 April 2010
  4. ↑ "MSN - Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos". www.msnbc.msn.com.
  5. ↑ "Christopher Cazenove Biography (1945-)". www.filmreference.com.
  6. ↑ "Somerset-bred star of small and big screen dies". Shepton Mallet Journal. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  7. ↑ "BBC News - Wales - Welsh actress pays tribute to her son". news.bbc.co.uk.
  8. ↑ "Former Dynasty star Cazenove dies". 8 April 2010 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  9. ↑ Notice of Cazenove's death Archived 26 July 2012 at Archive.is, 7 April 2010
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