Bill Travers
Biography
Bill Travers was a British actor, screenwriter and director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he served in the British Army before turning to acting, starting on stage in 1949 in The Damask Cheek and making his film debut in Conspirator. He played supporting parts in The Browning Version (1951), Hindle Wakes (1952), The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) and Footsteps in the Fog (1955). His breakthrough was the title role in Geordie (1955), which led to an MGM contract and roles in Bhowani Junction (1956) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957). He also made The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) and Gorgo (1961). His most famous film role was game warden George Adamson in Born Free (1966). He later played a support role in Duel at Diablo (1966), wrote the script for Ring of Bright Water (1969) and was reunited with James Hill on The Belstone Fox (1973). He died in 1994.
72years old at death
- Born Newcastle upon Tyne
- Died South Holmwood
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 22 years1951 to 1973
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Big break
Travers got his big break playing the lead in Geordie (1955), which Frank Launder directed. The movie did well in Britain and the US, so Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer signed him and took him to Hollywood.
A role that slipped away
Powell and Pressburger wanted Travers for the lead in Ill Met by Moonlight, but Dirk Bogarde was given the role instead.
A change of course
Before he began working in show business, Travers spent time in the British Army, where he was with Gurkha and special forces units.
Bill Travers movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
James Hill directed two of these films. Virginia McKenna appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Virginia McKenna's page
Stewart Granger's page
Archie Duncan's page
Barry Keegan's page
James HillDirector, 2 films, 1966 to 1973
All films by James Hill
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Member of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.