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Roger Lloyd PackRoger Lloyd Pack

When you see Roger, it's difficult not to think of Trigger in Only Fools and Horses. But, since the 1960s, this versatile actor has performed in many more serious dramas than comedies. His credits include Doctor Who, Dalziel and Pascoe, Born and Bred and The Bill.

What do you know about Roger Lloyd Pack? Find out!

What's he been in?

  • Highlights from his long TV career include Jason King, The Naked Civil Servant, Archer's Goon, The Vicar of Dibley (below), The Gravy Train, Oliver Twist, Born and Bred, Longitude and The Young Poisoner's Handbook, which was written by Dalziel and Pascoe co-star Jeff Rawle.

    Roger Lloyd Pack in 'The Vicar of Dibley'

  • He appeared as John Lumic, the Cybermen creator in the Doctor Who episodes Rise Of The Cybermen and The Age Of Steel.
  • Roger Lloyd Pack as John Lumic in 'Doctor Who: The Rise Of The Cybermen'

  • Roger's also appeared in a large number of feature films. One of his first roles was in John Fowles' The Magus which he soon followed with The Go-Between starring Julie Christie, Edward Fox and Alan Bates. He also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, Interview with the Vampire and American Friends.

  • His stage work includes playing Kafka at the Royal Court Theatre, starring in Rosmersholm at the National and in the popular comedy, Art.

  • Did you know?

  • Roger has A levels in English, French and Latin.

  • He had classical acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

  • He's sometimes credited as Roger Lloyd-Pack (with a hyphen) and occasionally as Owen Lloyd Pack.

    Roger Lloyd Pack in 'Only Fools and Horses'

  • Roger's most famous character, Trigger, in Only Fools and Horses, was really called Colin Ball.

  • He's a very good snooker player, enjoys yoga, speaks French, German and Italian and plays the piano.

  • Personal Details

  • Roger was born on 8th February 1944 in London.

  • He's married to poet and dramatist, Jehane Markham. His daughter, Emily Lloyd, is an actress. Roger's father, Charles, was also an actor.


  • BBC Roger Lloyd Pack Links

    Only Fools and Horses

    h2g2: Only Fools and Horses

    Doctor Who

    Doctor Who interview

    Dalziel and Pascoe

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    Biography on the Art website

    Interview

    Internet Movie Database: Roger Lloyd-Pack filmography

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