William Mervyn

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Characters played by William Mervyn

Breeze-Connington — Murder Ahoy (1964)

Eccentric aristocrat and trust trustee, offers unconventional insights and social maneuvering skills.

Dr. Finlay — Carry On Henry (1971)

Medical professional in the Tudor palace.

Sir Cyril Ponsonby — Follow That Camel (1967)

Nobleman visiting the Foreign Legion fort.

Sir Charles Gurney — The Ruling Class (1972)

Jack's manipulative uncle who arranges his marriage to Grace to secure an heir and institutionalize Jack. He later suffers a stroke and fails to have Jack committed after a court psychiatrist declares him sane.

Lord Paragon — Carry On Again Doctor (1969)

Nobleman attending a hospital staff party.

Lord Twithampton — Up the Front (1972)

The aristocratic head of the household where Lurk serves as a lowly servant before being hypnotized and sent to the Western Front.

Career Overview

William Mervyn has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 3 titles. Signature works include Four Men in Prison, The Railway Children, Murder Ahoy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1912-01-03
Birth Place
Nairobi, Kenya

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2543837), public domain (CC0).