Alex McAvoy

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Alex McAvoy (March 10, 1928 – June 16, 2005) was a Scottish actor known for his roles as Sunny Jim in the BBC Scotland adaptation of Neil Munro's Para Handy stories, The Vital Spark, and as the teacher in Pink Floyd's musical film, The Wall.

  • Acting
  • Born 10 March 1928
  • Died 16 June 2005 (age 77)
  • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • 14 credits

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Most-watched Alex McAvoy films currently: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Strictly Sinatra (2001), Down Where the Buffalo Go (1988), Venus Peter (1989), The Massacre of Glencoe (1971).

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Selected TV credits: Minder (1979), Dad's Army (1968), Oliver Twist (1999), The Vital Spark (1965), Sunset Song (1971).

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