Edward Duke
About
Biography
Biography
This short-lived British talent is most famous for his adaptation and performance of the writing of P.G. Wodehouse. The show "Jeeves Takes Charge" earned him critical acclaim in England and in the USA. He worked little in film and television, notably in a small role in "The French Lieutenant's Woman" (1981).
Life Events
1977
Screen acting debut "Silver Bears"
1980
London premiere of one-man show "Jeeves Takes Charge" that he starred in and wrote the stage adaptation for
1981
First speaking role in feature "The French Lieutenant's Woman"
1983
American debut of "Jeeves Takes Charge" at The Space at City Center
1987
TV acting debut "Ponce de Leon and the Search for the Fountain of Youth"
1992
Last theater role in the revival of "Private Lives"
1993
Last film role, "Decadence"