Edward Woodward, 1930-2009
By Wyatt Earp | November 20, 2009
If you’re around my age, you will remember Woodward from the TV series “The Equalizer” – a terrific show, by the way. I am pretty sure I have seen every episode, and can quote many verbatim.
He won a Golden Globe for “The Equalizer,” and an Emmy for “Remembering World War II.” The English actor was also a veteran of stage and screen, as well as a member of London’s Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts.
The Croydon-born star had been suffering from various illnesses, including pneumonia, and died in hospital, said Janet Glass.
Woodward is most famous for his roles in the cult 1973 horror film The Wicker Man, alongside Sir Christopher Lee, and TV series The Equalizer and Callan.
Sir Christopher described Woodward as “a very good friend and a splendid actor”.
Ms Glass said he had been ill for several months and passed away surrounded by members of his family. (H/T – BBC News)
He once told a fantastic story on David Letterman’s show about the time he was starring in “Romeo and Juliet.” Woodward forgot his lines, and decided to improvise something that “sounded Shakespearean.” he yelled, “Tybalt!” and bluffed his way through the scene. Awesome!
Here are a few clips of Woodward from “The Equalizer.”
Godspeed Edward.
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Yeah that was kind of an under the radar hit. He was a sophisticated Charles Bronson type.
Was it one of the first TV shows produced by a UHF station? aka non Big 3 network?
Sad.
Along with his role in The Equalizer (and many other roles), I liked him as Sydney’s (Jennifer Garner) dad in ALIAS.
He was great as the Equalizer. He also turned in a credible Ghost of Christmas Present to George C. Scott’s Ebenezer Scrooge.
AJ – It was actually on CBS. Great show.
Teetop – Very. A great talent.
WalterC – Did not know that.
Proof – I remember that. A terrific film all around.