Dursley McLinden
Dursley James McLinden (29 May 1965 – 7 August 1995) was a Manx actor whose career was mostly focused on the London stage in musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Gigi (Lyric Theatre, 1985) and Follies.
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| Born | Dursley James McLinden 29 May 1965 |
| Died | 7 August 1995 (aged 30) |
| Nationality | Manx, British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–1995 |
He appeared in the title role in the 1988 film Just Ask for Diamond. His television roles included a 1988 appearance in Doctor Who as Sgt Mike Smith in the story Remembrance of the Daleks.
McLinden continued working up until a few weeks before his death at the age of 30.[1] His death was attributed to AIDS.[2] The 2021 AIDS drama It's a Sin contains a tribute to McLinden, by way of series lead Ritchie Tozer (Olly Alexander) appearing in a fictional Doctor Who story called Regression of the Daleks where he plays the character Trooper Linden. It's A Sin writer Russell T Davies met McLinden through a mutual friend.[3]
Other appearances
- Mr. Bean Shoe Salesman in Mr. Bean Goes To Town 1991
- After Henry Edward in "Party Politics" 1990
- Just Ask for Diamond 1988 aka Diamond's Edge Tim Diamond
- Diamond Brothers – South By South-East Tim Diamond
- Doctor Who – Remembrance of the Daleks 1988; Sgt Mike Smith
Notes
- Granger, Derek (12 August 1995). "OBITUARY: Dursley McLinden, The Independent". London. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- Garner, Clare (26 November 1995). "Arts suffer most as Aids rages on". The Independent. London. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- "Russell T Davies filmed a surprise Doctor Who scene for new drama It's A Sin". Radio Times. Retrieved 25 January 2021.