Emrys Leyshon

Emrys Leyshon (born 1922 in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, died 14th November 2008 in London) appeared in Coronation Street in April 1978 as the Chairman Magistrate when Len Fairclough was tried on a charge of being drunk and disorderly.

He graduated from RADA in 1948 and also appeared in The Adventures of Robin Hood, Under Milk Wood, No Hiding Place, Dixon of Dock Green, The Newcomers, BBC Play of the Month, The Edwardians, Z Cars, Justice, Survivors, Love for Lydia, Play for Today, Crown Court, Armchair Thriller, Return of the Saint, Rumpole of the Bailey and By the Sword Divided.

Film roles include parts in Wishing Well, The Ship Was Loaded, Nearly a Nasty Accident and The Unstoppable Man.

Radio work includes Artists in Crime, The Last Days of Dolwyn, The King's General and Ma's Bit O' Brass. On stage, he appeared alongside Richard Burton in No Hurry, Ifor Davies.

External pages

 * Internet Movie Database entry for Emrys Leyshon