Tim Turner Biography: Nationality, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, TV Shows, Wife, Death, Quotes

Tim Turner, born John Freeman Turner, was an English film, television, and stage actor. He was best known for his performances in The Dam Busters, A Night to Remember, The Invisible Man, and Grip of the Strangler.

In addition to his on-screen acting, he became widely respected for his distinctive voice, providing uncredited narration and dubbing for numerous British productions, including the voice of the Invisible Man in the television adaptation of The Invisible Man and Jason in Jason and the Argonauts.

Tim Turner
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Real Name:	John Freeman Turner
Stage Name:	Tim Turner
Born:	September 7, 1924
Died:	Spain
Place of Birth:	Bexley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Turner
Spouse:	Patricia Plunkett (m. 1951–1974); Mercia Dunkley
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Actor, Stage Actor
Net Worth:	$10 million

Early life and education

Tim Turner was born John Freeman Turner on September 7, 1924, in Bexley, Kent, England. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Turner and developed an interest in acting from an early age. He was of White (English) ethnicity and followed Christianity.

Information regarding his siblings has not been publicly disclosed. Before entering films and television, Turner established himself as a promising young stage performer.

One of his earliest notable theatrical roles came in a touring production of Rain, adapted from the short story by W. Somerset Maugham, where he played the romantic lead opposite Stella Linden.

Career

Tim Turner began his screen career in the early 1950s, appearing in British films such as Gift Horse, Moulin Rouge, The Red Beret, and Mask of Dust.

He gained wider recognition after portraying Flight Lieutenant J. F. Leggo in the acclaimed war film The Dam Busters (1955).

He continued to build an impressive career with performances in A Town Like Alice, Grip of the Strangler, A Night to Remember, Operation Amsterdam, and Jackpot, becoming a familiar face in British cinema during the decade.

Beyond his on-screen appearances, Turner became highly respected for his voice work. Between 1958 and 1959, he provided the voice of the title character in The Invisible Man television series while also appearing on screen in one episode as a villain.

He later dubbed Todd Armstrong‘s dialogue in the fantasy classic Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and narrated many entries in the Look at Life documentary series produced by the Rank Organisation.

He remained active until the late 1960s, with his final screen contribution being narration for The Mummy’s Shroud.

Personal life

Tim Turner was married to English actress Patricia Plunkett from 1951 until her death in 1974. He later married Mercia Dunkley in Gibraltar. Information regarding his children and height has not been publicly documented.

Away from acting, Turner enjoyed a successful career as a voice artist and narrator, becoming known for his distinctive transatlantic voice. He spent his later years in Spain, where he died in 1987 at the age of 62.

Net worth

Tim Turner‘s net worth is around $10 million. His primary income came from acting in film, television, and theatre, as well as extensive work in voice dubbing and documentary narration.

His contributions to British cinema and television during the 1950s and 1960s established him as a respected performer and voice artist.

Filmography

Films

• Gift Horse (1952)
• Top Secret (1952)
• Moulin Rouge (1952)
• Hindle Wakes (1952)
• The Red Beret (1953)
• Mask of Dust (1954)
• Night of the Silvery Moon (1954)
• Companions in Crime (1954)
• Police Dog (1955)
• The Dam Busters (1955)
• A Town Like Alice (1956)
• Grip of the Strangler (1958)
• A Night to Remember (1958)
• Dunkirk (1958)
• Operation Amsterdam (1959)
• Jackpot (1960)
• Not a Hope in Hell (1960)
• Jason and the Argonauts (1963, voice)
• First Men in the Moon (1964)
• The Mummy’s Shroud (1967, narrator)

Television

• Patrol Car (1955)
• The Errol Flynn Theatre (1956)
• White Hunter (1957–1958)
• Stryker of the Yard (1957)
• The Invisible Man (1958–1959)
• Man in Disguise (1959)

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