Joe Gladwin

Joseph Gladwin (22 January 1906 – 11 March 1987) was an English actor, best known for his roles as Fred Jackson in Coronation Street and Wally Batty in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine (1975, 1976–87).[1][2]

Joe Gladwin
Gladwin as Wally Batty in Last of the Summer Wine
Born
Joseph Gladwin

(1906-01-22)22 January 1906
Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire, England
Died11 March 1987(1987-03-11) (aged 81)
Manchester, England
Resting placeSt Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Wardley, Greater Manchester, England
Other namesJoe Gladwyn
OccupationActor
Years active1957–1987
Spouse(s)Lily Anne Wynne (1933–1987; his death)

Biography

Gladwin was born at 44 Tatton Street in the Ordsall district of Salford, Lancashire, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (née Dooley) Gladwin. His father was a coal dealer.[3] Gladwin was baptised on 28 January 1906 at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Ordsall, and educated at the parish school. He married Lily Anne Wynne on 30 December 1933 at Mount Carmel Church. Gladwin was appointed a Papal Knight (of the Order of St. Gregory the Great)[4] for his charity work.[5]

Before his professional career took off, Gladwin performed with The Decoys during World War 2, a Concert Party based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester. This Concert Party ( ENSA) entertained the troops in hospitals and elsewhere. At the time, Gladwin was a driver for a company delivering medicines to chemists (from an interview with Joyce Bishop, 3 November 2018, daughter of one of the members of The Vocals).

Gladwin served as Northern representative of the Catholic Stage Guild.[6] Despite his lifelong rhotacism (which he concealed when acting by substituting the letter R for a guttural sound), he became well known in British television, especially prominent from 1975 until his death in 1987.

Career

Gladwin worked as a 'feed' for Dave Morris for twelve years beginning in 1950.[7] He appeared on British television from the 1960s onwards, making notable appearances in Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green and The Artful Dodger.[8][9] He had a recurring role in Coronation Street between 1961 and 1966 as Fred Jackson, owner of the local fish and chip shop. Gladwin appeared in ‘’Last of the Summer Wine’’ from 1975 to 1986 and had completed work on the show’s ninth series and 1986 Christmas special before his death.[10]

His film credits included appearances in Three Hats for Lisa (1966), Charlie Bubbles (1967), Work Is a Four-Letter Word (1968), The Reckoning (1969), the film version of Nearest and Dearest (1972), Escape from the Dark (1976) and Yanks (1979).[11][1]

YearTitleRole
1959The Artful DodgerCedric Butterworth
1961, 1963–1964, 1966Coronation StreetFred Jackson7 Episodes
1968 to 1973Nearest and DearestStan Hardman
1975The SweeneyStanley Proctor
1975The WackersJoe Farrell
1975 to 1976StrikerHarry
1975 to 1987Last of the Summer WineWally Batty
1978The LosersDennis Breene
1979ThundercloudPorter
1979 to 1980How's Your Father?Mr Blenkinsop
1980All Creatures Great and SmallLen Hamson
1980Born and BredJoe Jaikes
1981Honky Tonk HeroesAlbert
1981Funny ManAutograph hunter
1981, 1984Juliet BravoMr. Long (Episode:- Gorgeous)
Mr. Small (Episode:- Lost and Found; as Joe Gladwyn)
1982Tales of the UnexpectedHeeney

Death

Gladwin died on 11 March 1987, aged 81, in Manchester. He is buried at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery just off the A6 road at Wardley, Greater Manchester.

References
  1. "Joe Gladwin".
  2. "Joe Gladwin". www.aveleyman.com.
  3. 'Summer Winos' interview with Jonathan Linsley, 8 June 2018 URL= http://summerwinos.co.uk/?p=2540 Date accessed= 22 August 2018
  4. British Theatrelog volume 1 issue 8, TQ Publications, 1978, pg 14
  5. http://archive.catholicherald.co.uk/article/20th-march-1987/3/home-news-in-brief
  6. The Catholic Directory of England and Wales, 1981, pg 393
  7. Kindly leave the stage! The Story of Variety, 1919–1960, Roger Wilmut, Methuen, 1985, pg 199
  8. TV.com. "Joe Gladwin". TV.com.
  9. "BBC Television – 26 October 1959 – BBC Genome". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk.
  10. Hayward, Anthony (16 December 2008). "Kathy Staff: Nora Batty in 'Last of the Summer Wine' and veteran of ITV soaps". The Independent. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  11. "Joe Gladwin – Movies and Filmography – AllMovie". AllMovie.
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