Dudley Foster

Who was Dudley Foster?

Dudley Foster was an English actor most notable on TV.

Foster was born in Brighouse, West Riding of Yorkshire. He appeared in such series as Danger Man, The Saint, The Avengers- notably in 'The Hour That Never Was', 'Something Nasty in The Nursery', and 'Wish You Were Here', Steptoe and Son and Doctor Who, often in villainous roles; in Z-Cars, he played a police detective, circa 1962 Inspr Dunn. He was also in the BBC serial of Francis Durbridge; 'Bat Out of Hell' playing a formidable Police Inspector. Foster also had earlier made educational films for use in schools playing Gas Engineers etc. He occasionally appeared in films. He was notable for his sharp facial features and curiously piercing eyes. His early death was the result of suicide by hanging.

In 1965 he appeared in the film The Little Ones as Superintendent Carter alongside Derek Newark.