Jonathan Linsley

Jonathan Linsley (born 17 January 1956) is an English actor who made his professional debut in 1980. He appeared on television in Last of the Summer Wine as "Crusher" Milburn (1984–87), and his film roles include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, as Ogilvey aboard the ship Flying Dutchman (2006–07).

Jonathan Linsley
Born (1956-01-17) 17 January 1956
Alma materBristol Old Vic Theatre School
Years active1980–present
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)

Early life

Linsley's father was from Ramsgate, Kent, and his mother from Cockfield, County Durham; they met during the Second World War when his father was stationed with the tank regiment at Barnard Castle. Linsley was born at Bradford, and raised at Halesowen, near Birmingham, from the age of three, when his father's work dictated relocation, then at Tamworth, Staffordshire. When his father retired from industry, he bought a shop in the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Here Linsley attended Ermysted's Grammar School, during which time he joined the National Youth Theatre, then, despite an interest in working as an actor (encouraged by Only Fools and Horses actor Kenneth MacDonald, who directed Linsley in a play), he was persuaded by his parents to attend university; he initially read English and American Studies at the University of Warwick, but changed courses after the first year, to Theatre Studies. He was then awarded one of two available bursaries, enabling him to undertake a one-year post-graduate course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. After completing his studies he entered repertory theatre at Ipswich, before getting his first television work in advertisements. He won the role of "Crusher" Milburn in the 1985 Last of the Summer Wine stage play, which went on a short commercial tour including the Beck Theatre at Hayes, Hillingdon, Cardiff, and Eastbourne.[1]

Television

In 1984, played a chef in a sitcom called The Hello Good-bye Man on BBC with Ian Lavender. The show lasted for only one series. Shortly after this, Linsley took the role of large and strong, but dim-witted, "Crusher" Milburn in Last of the Summer Wine. He appeared in this role until 1987 when he elected to go on a diet. In 1989, Linsley starred as Chunky Livesey in the second and final series of the spin-off prequel First of the Summer Wine, to replace Anthony Keetch who starred as the character in the first series in 1988.

Linsley also appeared as a leading character in the TV shows Emmerdale (Albert Mistlethwaite), Casualty (DC Newby), The Bill (Dennis Weaver) and The Governor (Bert Threlfall) and as a leading guest actor in many other TV shows and made-for-TV films. He has also made over 50 TV commercials.

Theatre

His West End career includes the comedy Up'n'Under, Roald Dahl's Matilda, Its Ralph and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He appeared in rep in many cities around Britain, and wrote for and appeared in pantomimes with various other actors.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Diamond's EdgeBouncer
1989The Phantom of the OperaWorkman
1999Dead Bolt DeadThe Hit Man
2002The Great Dome RobberyJames Hurley
2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestOgilvey (Dutchman)
2007Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007National Treasure: Book of SecretsBuckingham Palace GuardUncredited
2011Patient 17Gilbert
2016The National Union of Space PeopleAntique Dealer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984The Hello Goobye ManThe Chef!1 episode
1984–1987Last of the Summer WineCrusher Milburn20 episodes
1989First of the Summer WineChunky LiveseyEpisode: "Ain't Love Dangerous"
2005Dalziel and PascoeClive JacobsEpisode: "The Dig" (2 parts)

References

  1. "'Summer Winos' Interview with Jonathan Linsley". Summer Winos. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
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