Maurice Good was an American actor born on June 8, 1932, in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his roles in “Doctor Who,” “The Avengers,” and “Pretenders.” Good had a successful career in acting, directing, and teaching drama.
Personal and Family Life
Maurice Good was married to Susan Malley until his death on May 10, 2013. He worked as a drama teacher at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College at the Memorial University of Newfoundland starting in 1989. In addition to teaching, he contributed to the arts as a playwright and authored a journal titled “Every Inch a Lear,” documenting a production of “King Lear” with Peter Ustinov.
Career
Good’s career spanned various roles in film and theater from the 1960s onwards. He performed with prestigious companies such as the Oxford Playhouse and the Old Vic Theatre in London. Not only did he act, but he also took on responsibilities as a film director and producer in England during the ’60s.
Death and Legacy
Maurice Good passed away on May 10, 2013, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, due to undisclosed reasons. His contributions to the drama community through teaching and his performances left a lasting impact on the fields of acting and education.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Quatermass and the Pit | 1967-11-09 | Sergeant Cleghorn |
| They Came from Beyond Space | 1967-05-01 | Agent Stilwell |
| The Skull | 1965-08-25 | Pierre, Phrenologist |
| Trog | 1970-10-24 | Reporter |
| The Siege of Sidney Street | 1960-10-11 | Gardstein |
| Murder Most Foul | 1964-03-01 | George Rowton |
| Bomb in the High Street | 1961-12-01 | Feeney |
| Doctor Who: The Gunfighters | 1966-05-21 | Phineas Clanton |
| Das Verrätertor | 1964-12-18 | King |
| The Rising of the Moon | 1957-08-10 | Constable O’Grady |
| The Wars | 1983-11-20 | Sergeant Joyce |
| The Deadly Bees | 1966-12-23 | Agent |
| Love Life | 1967-07-29 | Tommy |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Brine, Steven Lyall |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Harry Mercer |
| Public Eye | 1965-01-23 | Wilson |