b. 29 December 1928, Oldham, Lancashire, England. Cribbins became an actor in his early teens as a member of a local repertory company. By the time he was in his twenties he was established in London, appearing regularly on the stage. From the late 50s he began appearing in films, making numerous appearances over the following decades. Although usually in supporting roles, his screen presence was such that he was always an impressive asset. From the 60s onwards, he could also be seen on television in many popular shows. Cribbins also had surprising success with novelty records...