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Robert Raglan (7 April 1909 – 18 July 1985) was a British actor best known for his semi-regular role in Dad's Army as Colonel Pritchard. He also starred in a number of other television series and films such as Fabian of the Yard (1954–56) and The Haunted House of Horror (1969).
Robert Raglan (1909-1985) was an actor who played crusty authority figures, especially military men. He appeared in TV shows such as Patrol Car, Handcuffs, London, Fabian of the Yard and Dad's Army.
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- Wandsworth, London, England, UK
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Robert Raglan (1906 – 1985) played various characters in the Dad's Army franchise.
Early life and career
Robert Raglan was born in Reigate, Surrey. After leaving school, he joined a water company office. During WWWII, Robert served in the REME and then toured overseas with ENSA.
Early acting career
Inspired by his brother James, Robert left his job at the water company to go to drama school. He later worked for various reps until WWII broke out. When he got demobbed, he started acting for film and television. He was often cast as policeman and military officials.
Dad's Army
Robert first appeared in Dad's Army as Captain Square's sergeant in the fourth season episode Don't Forget the Diver. Later on in this season, he appeared in two episodes as Captain Pritchard. Next he appeared in the Dad's Army Movie as Police Inspector Hardcastle. From Battle of the Giants up to the end of Season 9, Robert played Colonel Pritchard who would often come to Walmington from GHQ to inspect the Home Guard troops. He also played Colonel Pritchard in one of the radio episodes.
Robert Raglan was an English actor who appeared in many comedy shows and films, especially Dad's Army. See his full credits, biography and photos on this web page.
YearProductionRole1983Shelley - Series 6 E4 - The PartyThe C.B.E.1983The Two Ronnies - Series 10 E2 - Episode ...Ensemble Actor1982Never The Twain - Series 2 E6 - The More ...Tax Inspector1982Let There Be Love - Series 1 E5 - Your ...SolicitorRobert Raglan (1906-1985) A solid supporting actor, Robert appeared in many films, mainly as authority figures, policeman, officers etc, including 'Private's Progress' and 'Brothers in law'. Starting out in rep until war broke out, he joined and toured overseas with ENSA, having previously attended drama school.
Jul 23, 2014 · Robert Raglan. Born: 1906, Reigate, Surrey, England, UK. Died: 18 July 1985, Wandsworth, London, England, UK. In the 1970s Robert Raglan's fame grew when he played Colonel Pritchard in the UK television comedy series 'Dad's Army'. Recoil (1953) as Sgt. Perkins.
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Robert Raglan (7 April 1909 – 18 July 1985) was a British actor best known for his semi-regular role in Dad's Army as Colonel Pritchard. He also starred in a number of other television series and films such as Fabian of the Yard (1954–56) and The Haunted House of Horror (1969).
