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George Victor Bishop (11 June 1932 – 8 June 2005), known professionally as Ed Bishop or sometimes Edward Bishop, was an American actor, predominantly based in the UK. He was known for playing Commander Ed Straker in UFO , Captain Blue in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and for voicing Philip Marlowe in a series of BBC Radio adaptations of ...
Ed Bishop (1932-2005) was an American-born actor who starred in UFO, 2001: A Space Odyssey and other TV shows and movies. He was also a theatre director, a musician and an anti-war activist.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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- Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK
Ed Bishop was an American-born actor who starred in UFO (1970) as Lt. Willy. He also appeared in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and other sci-fi shows. He died in 2005 from a chest infection.
- June 11, 1932
- June 8, 2005
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Jun 4, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Ed Bishop, the actor who played Commander Ed Straker in the sci-fi series UFO and voiced Captain Blue in Captain Scarlet. Discover his film, theatre and voiceover roles, and his connection with Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.
Jun 8, 2005 · Ed Bishop (1932-2005) was known for his roles in UFO, Captain Scarlet, 2001: A Space Odyssey and more. He also voiced Philip Marlowe in BBC radio adaptations of Raymond Chandler novels.
UFO is a 1970s sci-fi action series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. It follows the missions of SHADO, a secret organization that defends Earth from extraterrestrial attacks. Ed Bishop plays Commander Ed Straker, the leader of SHADO.
