BERNARD BRESSLAW ~ Born: Feb 25, 1934 in Stepney, London. Died: June 11, 1993 (aged 59) of a heart attack. An English actor born into a Jewish family became interested in acting after visits to the Hackney Empire, London. Was awarded a scholarship to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art & was spotted by Laurence Olivier. After a BBC radio programme & television, Shakespearean theatre roles followed. His big break came with "Carry on Cowboy" (1966) & appeared in a total of 14 Cary On films.
