British actors died before age 30

Here are 4 famous actors from United Kingdom died before 30:

Simon Gipps-Kent

Simon Gipps-Kent (October 25, 1958 United Kingdom-September 16, 1987 London) also known as Simon Trevor Kent was a British actor.

Gipps-Kent gained national recognition in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s for his appearances in popular television shows such as "To Serve Them All My Days" and "Grange Hill". He also appeared in the films "The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb" and "The Blue Bird". Gipps-Kent's acting career was cut short when he tragically died at the age of 28 due to complications from a viral infection. Despite his short career, he is remembered for his talent and is celebrated by fans of his work to this day.

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Geoffrey Nares

Geoffrey Nares (June 10, 1917-August 20, 1942 Cairo) a.k.a. Geoffrey Owen Nares was a British actor and designer.

Nares was known for his roles in several notable films such as "The First of the Few" (1942), "The Saint Meets the Tiger" (1943), and "The Saint in London" (1939). He also designed costumes for various productions before his untimely death at the age of 25 while serving in World War II. Nares was a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was killed during a bombing mission over Cairo. Despite his short-lived career, he was considered a promising actor and designer in the industry.

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Alan Cooke

Alan Cooke was a British actor.

Born in 1922 in Leeds, England, Alan Cooke began his acting career on the stage in the 1940s before transitioning to television and film. He appeared in numerous television shows, including "The Avengers" and "Z Cars," and also had roles in several films, such as "The Dirty Dozen" and "Oh! What a Lovely War." Cooke was also an accomplished director, directing episodes of "Doctor Who" and "The Bill" among other shows. Later in his career, he became a highly respected acting coach, working with many well-known actors in both the UK and the US. Cooke passed away in 1996 at the age of 74.

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Jack Denton

Jack Denton was a British actor and film director.

He was born on October 15, 1911 in London, England. Denton began his acting career on stage before making his film debut in 1931. He worked primarily in British cinema in the 1930s and 1940s, appearing in films such as "The Lash", "Dead Eyes of London", and "Kipps". Denton also directed a handful of films, including "The Midas Touch" and "The Broken Horseshoe". He continued to act in films until his retirement in the early 1960s, and passed away on June 15, 1988.

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