Arvel gray biography of donald

At Lime Grove they tell a human story of his announcing test. There were other candidates there, nervy in a suspense-taut studio. The studio manager, to put them at their ease, asked each in turn to relate some happening in his life. Simply and straightforwardly, without heroics or pathos, Donald told how he lost the arm. The tension in the studio vanished, leaving instead a sense of comradeship and inspiration which was helpful to all.

Your email address will not be published. Lost left arm in July at Caen to German anti tank shell. Left to make Island of Desire. Typecast did get work in narrations and commercials but only seldom worked on TV after Captain Scarlet. Died of a coronary. Add photos, demo reels Add to list. Known for. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

The Four Feathers. Peter Burroughs. Strange Experiment. James Martin. The Vise. Mark Saber Guy Roberts Harrod. Credits Edit. The bottom line most South Africans now have no idea who Donald Gray was and nor do they know why we should proud of this very remarkable D-Day hero — luckily for all of us media has moved on and his story can now be easily shared.

Cecil Bircher MC. Royston Turnbull DSC. Written and Researched by Peter Dickens. Images Imperial War Museum Copyright. Like Like. His Brother John was my Geography teacher in the 80s in Kimberley. He had retired twice before and come back to teaching at the time. I later discovered my uncle had flown in Marauders with John over Italy.

Quite a character, and a decent man in my view. I have scanned the photo, he is missing his left arm and carrying his jacket over his shoulder with his right arm. I have just read your letter and would love to see the photo. Anne, I have found and scanned the photo. I will be very happy to send it on! What a fascinating story about Donald Gray!!!!

South African actor — This article is about the actor. For the priest, see Donald Gray priest. Eastern Cape, South Africa. Life and career [ edit ]. Early years [ edit ]. Early life [ edit ]. Military service [ edit ]. Later life [ edit ].

Arvel gray biography of donald

Selected filmography [ edit ]. References [ edit ]. Encyclopedia of Television Shows, through 2nd ed.