Peter Gilmore: Star Of The Onedin Line Dies

	Peter Gilmore: Star Of The Onedin Line Dies Peter Gilmore, who played the head of a shipping family in The Onedin Line, is described as a "gentleman" by his co-star.Peter Gilmore, who played the captain in long-running seafaring drama The Onedin Lane, has died at the age of 81. The actor, who also appeared in a number of Carry On films, died at the Trinity Hospice in London following a long illness. German-born Gilmore appeared in numerous TV dramas such as Doctor Who, The Persuaders, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries and Heartbeat. But he will be best remembered for his portrayal of mutton-chopped lead character James Onedin in 91 episodes of the BBC1 series. The Onedin Line followed the fortunes of a family shipping line in the second half of the 19th century. Its familiar theme tune was taken from Adagio Of Spartacus And Phrygia from the ballet Spartacus by Aram Khachaturian. Gilmore's co-star Jessica Benton, who also appeared in period dramas The Duchess Of Duke Street and Upstairs, Downstairs, said: "The Onedin Line was a very happy, long-running series to be involved in. "That was all credit to Peter, because he made it so. "We all became very close friends over the years and had a lot of fun. Peter was a gentle man and a gentleman - and we sorely miss him." Gilmore, who was born in Leipzig, came to the UK when he was six and was raised in Nunthorpe, North Yorkshire, leaving school at 14 to pursue an acting career. His big break was in the TV series Ivanhoe in 1958, and he went on to appear in West End musical stage <b>...</b>	From: robknows100 Views: 0 0 ratings
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