


David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King. He also portrayed Billy Buzzle in the ITV sitcom Bless Me, Father and Frank in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

Around the World in 80 Days

The Dance of Death

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

City of Ember

Fords on Water

The Woman in Black

One Against the Wind

Running Late