Don Warrington

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Characters played by Don Warrington

Selwyn Patterson — Death in Paradise (2011)

Commissioner who calls London for a replacement DI to lead investigations in Saint-Marie during the Christmas 2024 special.

Philip Smith — Rising Damp (1980)

Philip Smith is a medical student and John's roommate, sharing the room assigned to John. He claims to be the son of an African chief, attracts Miss Jones's interest, and is not especially interested in her. He provokes Rigsby and deliberately loses a boxing match to humiliate him, then confronts Charles Seymour over his suspicions.

Charles — You, Me and Him (2018)

Charles is one of Olivia's colleagues at the farewell celebration held for her at work. He is present when Olivia announces that she is pregnant, placing him within the professional circle surrounding her before the story moves into the more personal conflict between Olivia, Alex, and John.

General Secretary — Fat Slags (2004)

The General Secretary becomes an accidental victim of the violent chaos surrounding Sandra and Tracey. During their massive fight, the women unintentionally kill the General Secretary of the United Nations, an event that contributes to their imprisonment in the Tower of London.

Prison Officer Ian Goslet — Lighthouse (2000)

Goslet is a prison officer among the prisoners and staff stranded at Gehenna Lighthouse after the storm disrupts their transfer. He faces the same isolation, unreliable communications, and growing threat from Rook as the other survivors. The summary identifies him as part of the group but gives no distinct individual action.

Career Overview

Don Warrington has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Signature works include Death in Paradise, Rising Damp, Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal. 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
44
Birth Date
1951-05-23
Birth Place
Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

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