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Oct 23, 2023 · Contrary to popular belief, John Thaw did not have a limp in real life. The distinguished limp attributed to his character, Inspector Morse, showcased Thaw’s impeccable acting abilities. His portrayal of Morse’s idiosyncrasies, including the well-known limp, brought the character to life in an unforgettable way.
John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor in television, stage and cinema, best known for his starring role in the television series Inspector Morse as Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse and The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan.
Aug 5, 2008 · "Thaw had a noticeable peculiarity of gait, his right leg showing evidence of "dorsiflexor paralysis" or foot drop, for which there have been several explanations. Some even speculated that he had a wooden leg below the knee, or that he had contracted polio as a child.
Feb 23, 2002 · John Thaw, the British television actor known to millions as the crusty, music-loving Chief Inspector Morse of Oxford, died at his home in Wiltshire, England, on Thursday. He was 60. The cause...
Nov 11, 2004 · Actress Sheila Hancock has written an emotional tell-all memoir about her late husband John Thaw, the actor. Why?
However, in her autobiography, Hancock says that Thaw's grandfather had a withered leg and walked with a limp; Thaw apparently copied him and also walked with a limp all his life. A car accident in his early twenties exacerbated the problem.
Feb 22, 2002 · John Thaw, the actor whose portrayal of the irascible television detective in Inspector Morse secured his place in the nation's affections, died last night at the age of 60.
