What Happened to Barry Evans the Night He Died
Summary
TLDRBarry Evans, a once-rising star of the British film and television industry, is remembered for iconic roles like Jeremy Brown in 'Mind Your Language'. From an orphaned childhood to a successful acting career in the 60s and 70s, Evans experienced a tragic fall from fame, leading to a life of financial struggles and an untimely death shrouded in mystery. The script explores his journey, the cultural impact of his work, and the enigma surrounding the night he died, inviting reflection on the industry's harsh realities and the resilience of actors.
Takeaways
- đŹ Barry Evans was a prominent British actor of the 60s and 70s, best known for his role as Jeremy Brown in the sitcom 'Mind Your Language'.
- đ He started his acting career in 1961 and gained recognition with the film 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' and the TV series 'Doctor in the House'.
- đ In his later years, Evans struggled to find acting work and worked as a minicab driver, mirroring his role in the film 'Adventures of a Taxi Driver'.
- đ His role in 'Mind Your Language' was both his breakthrough and the peak of his career, running for 42 episodes from 1977 to 1986.
- đ¶ Born in 1943, Evans was orphaned as a child and grew up in Shaftesbury Homes, a detail that would later echo in one of his famous roles.
- đ He was educated in acting at the Italia Conti Academy and the Central School of Speech and Drama, showing versatility in his performances.
- đ Despite early success, Evans faced a career decline, with 'Mind Your Language' being his last significant work before roles became scarce.
- đ The circumstances of Evans' death on February 9th, 1997, remain a mystery, with evidence pointing to both potential suicide and murder.
- đ His death involved a suspicious situation where he was found with a head injury, high alcohol levels, and old aspirin tablets nearby.
- đ An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of involvement in Evans' death but was released due to insufficient evidence.
- đ A biography of Barry Evans is being written by Daniel Ward, which may shed more light on his life and the mystery surrounding his death.
Q & A
What was Barry Evans best known for?
-Barry Evans was best known for his role as Jeremy Brown in the sitcom 'Mind Your Language'.
What was Barry Evans' first major role in a film?
-Barry Evans' first major role in a film was in 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' in 1968, where he played Jamie McGregor.
How did Barry Evans' career start in television?
-Barry Evans' professional acting career in television started in 1961 when he was 18, with occasional bit parts in films or TV shows.
What sitcom gave Barry Evans his big break in television?
-Barry Evans got his big break in television in 1969 when he was cast as Michael Upton in the sitcom 'Doctor in the House'.
What was the significance of the film 'Die Screaming Marianne' in Barry Evans' career?
-The film 'Die Screaming Marianne' was significant in Barry Evans' career as it was a huge success and brought him more attention in the industry.
How did Barry Evans' role in 'Mind Your Language' impact his career?
-The role in 'Mind Your Language' allowed Barry Evans to showcase his comic timing and acting skills, making him one of the biggest TV stars in Britain and defining his career.
What other notable film did Barry Evans star in that contributed to his fame?
-Barry Evans starred in the sex comedy film 'Adventures of a Taxi Driver', which became a cult film and further contributed to his fame.
What was the tragic turn in Barry Evans' life after his acting career?
-After his acting career, Barry Evans faced financial struggles and had to work as a minicab driver.
What remains a mystery about Barry Evans' death?
-The cause of Barry Evans' death remains a mystery, with questions surrounding whether it was a suicide or a murder, and the circumstances of the blow to his head.
What was found at Barry Evans' home that suggested a possible suicide attempt?
-An open packet of aspirin tablets, at least 26 years old, was found on the floor at Barry Evans' home, but it was concluded that he hadn't consumed these tablets.
What was the unusual detail about the aspirin packet found at the scene of Barry Evans' death?
-The unusual detail about the aspirin packet was that the price tag did not have a decimalized price tag, indicating it was issued before 1971.
Outlines
đŹ The Rise and Fall of Barry Evans
This paragraph introduces the British actor Barry Evans, known for his role in the sitcom 'Mind Your Language' and other works from the 60s and 70s. Born in 1943, Evans was orphaned and grew up in various orphanages. His talent for acting was evident from a young age, leading him to study at the Italia Conti Academy and the Central School of Speech and Drama. His career began with minor roles before his breakthrough in 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush'. He later starred in 'Doctor in the House' and 'Adventures of a Taxi Driver', which contributed to his fame and status as a sex symbol. However, despite his success, Evans' career declined after the end of 'Mind Your Language', and he eventually faced financial struggles, working as a minicab driver before his death.
đš The Mysterious Death of Barry Evans
The second paragraph delves into the tragic end of Barry Evans' life. After the conclusion of 'Mind Your Language', Evans found it difficult to secure regular acting work and supplemented his income with theatre work and occasional benefits. His career resurgence with the role of Mr. Brown in 'Mind Your Language' was short-lived, and after his last film role in 1993, he turned to driving a minicab. The circumstances of his death on February 9th, 1997, remain enigmatic. The police discovered his body with a severe head injury and high alcohol levels, alongside an old packet of aspirin, but no evidence of consumption. An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of involvement but was released due to lack of evidence. The actor's home had been robbed, and there are speculations about his heavy drinking prior to his death. The paragraph ends with a reflection on Evans' career and an invitation for fans to consider the challenges faced by actors in sustaining their careers in the film and television industry.
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Keywords
đĄMeteoric rise
đĄMerciless fall
đĄOrphaned
đĄSex comedies
đĄCult film
đĄEnsemble cast
đĄSex symbol
đĄCareer decline
đĄMysterious death
đĄBiography
đĄRe-invent
Highlights
Barry Evans was a prominent British actor of the 60s and 70s, known for roles in 'Mind Your Language' and 'Doctor in the House'.
Evans had a troubled early life, being orphaned and raised in different orphanages operated by Shaftesbury Homes.
He demonstrated his acting talent in school plays and later studied at the Italia Conti Academy and Central School of Speech and Drama.
Barry Evans' first major role was in the 1968 film 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush', which marked his first starring role.
His role in the sex comedy film 'Adventures of a Taxi Driver' became a cult classic and contributed to his fame.
Evans' portrayal of Jeremy Brown in 'Mind Your Language' was his most recognized role, running for 42 episodes from 1977 to 1986.
The sitcom 'Mind Your Language' was remade in India and the United States, showing its international popularity.
Despite his success, Evans struggled to find regular work on television and occasionally claimed benefits due to financial struggles.
After 'Mind Your Language', Evans' acting career declined, and he took up a job as a minicab driver.
The circumstances of Barry Evans' death on February 9th, 1997, remain a mystery, with evidence of a blow to the head and high alcohol levels.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of involvement in Evans' death but was released due to insufficient evidence.
Evans' home was robbed, and his credit cards were stolen, raising questions about the nature of his death.
A biography of Barry Evans is being written by Daniel Ward, which may provide further insights into his life and mysterious death.
The film and television industry's impact on actors' careers, with a comparison between past and present opportunities for reinvention and longevity.
The transcript invites reflection on Barry Evans' career and prompts discussion on the challenges faced by actors in sustaining their careers.
The tragic tale of Barry Evans highlights the often overlooked stories of actors who experience a meteoric rise and fall in the entertainment industry.
Transcripts
The British film and television industry has created many great Â
stars who it seems weâll remember till time immemorial. But there Â
are some stars whom we left behind. They had a meteoric rise but also suffered a Â
merciless fall. And then, we forgot about them. Today, weâll tell you one such tragic tale.
Actor Barry Evans was best known for his role as Jeremy Brown in the sitcom Â
Mind Your Language. He first appeared on television in the Doctor in the House Â
series and also played the lead in the sex comedy film, Adventures of a Taxi Driver.
He soon became one of the most recognizable faces of the 60s and 70s. But eventually, Â
the roles stopped coming and over 20 years since his death, we still donât know what happened.
Join FactsVerse UK to learn about what happened to Barry Evans the night he diedâŠ
BARRY EVANSâ EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Barry Joseph Evans was born on June 18, 1943, in Guildford, Surrey. As a baby, Â
he was orphaned and he grew up in different orphanages â all operated Â
by the Shaftesbury Homes. Interestingly enough, one of his most famous roles would Â
be of a character who was orphaned as a child â but weâll return to that later.
As a teenager, he would participate in school plays and his peers and the school staff praised Â
his talents. It was quite clear from an early age that he was destined to become a great Â
actor. After he graduated from school, he moved to London to study acting. He first attended Â
the Italia Conti Academy and then later honed his craft at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
From his time in drama school, he showed that he was a versatile actor who could Â
take on a variety of roles. Naturally, as he pursued his career he wanted to act in Â
some of the best films and television programs that Britain had to offer.
He began his professional acting career in 1961 when he was 18. However, Â
for a few years he only got the occasional bit part in a film or TV show. Heâd appear Â
in one episode of a show and then heâd move onto the next show. His first major role was in the Â
1968 movie Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush which was his first starring role in a film.
In this film, he played Jamie McGregor â a young man who was eager to lose his Â
virginity as fast as possible. While this premise may seem rather crass, Â
one must remember that in the late 1960s and the 1970s, Â
sex comedies were becoming rather popular and this genre helped Barry Evans launch his career.
The film was a success and Barry Evans slowly started receiving more work in Â
television â though once again, it was always a small role and only in one Â
episode. His next role was a supporting role in the drama film Alfred the Great.
However, in 1969 he got his big break in television when he was cast as Michael Â
Upton in the sitcom Doctor in the House â based on the writings of Richard Gordon.
This sitcom lasted for 26 episodes and was enough to make Barry Evans Â
a well-known actor. He switched his focus mostly on television and began receiving Â
more roles. He would later reprise his role as Michael Upton in Doctor at Large.
In 1971, he also had a lead role alongside Susan George in the thriller film Die Â
Screaming Marianne. This was a huge success and brought him more attention.
In 1976, he played the lead role of Joe in the sex comedy film Adventures of a Taxi Driver. This has Â
now become his well-known film and has become a cult film and a favorite amongst his fans. He Â
also received praise for his role in another sex comedy film Under the Doctor.
But arguably, the role he was best known for was one he played for 42 episodes from 1977 to 1986.
BARRY EVANSâ RISE TO FAME
Barry Evansâ big break came when he was cast as Jeremy Brown in a sitcom called Mind Your Â
Language. In the show, he played an English teacher who teaches the language to a diverse Â
group of immigrants. Hilarity ensues due to miscommunication, language barriers, Â
and culture clashes. Plus on top of the stress of dealing with the students, Â
he also has to deal with the stern headmistress Mrs â uh, I mean, Miss Courtney!
The show ran for 42 episodes from 1977 to 1986. This was the show that allowed Barry Evans to Â
show us everything he had. He had impeccable comic timing and could still stand out even Â
when working alongside an ensemble cast. He was the star of the show and it became such Â
a huge hit that it was remade in India and in the United States â and in fact, Â
the original show was a huge hit not just in the UK but also overseas.
The show also made him even more of a sex symbol â a status he had already received Â
due to his role in Adventures of a Taxi Driver. This was the role that would get him more offers. Â
The other great role he took on the show Crown Court. In this role, he showed that he could Â
also take on a serious drama role â and could be seen as an actor rather than just Mr. Brown.
In one episode of Mind Your Language, Â
itâs mentioned that his character was orphaned at a young age. One wonders if this was always Â
part of the script or was written to reflect Barry Evans actual life story.
By the end of the show, Barry Evans had become one of the biggest TV stars in Britain. Yet, Â
the same show that made him a star â would also put an end to his career. As he grew older, Â
his boyish looks didnât work for new roles. After the show ended, Â
he only had 1 more credit â in a supporting role in the 1993 film The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
His other popular role in the 1980s was his supporting role in the comedy Â
series Legacy of Murder â which only lasted for 6 episodes and one season.
BARRY EVANSâ FALL
Unfortunately, Mind Your Language was to be Barry Evans best work. It was Â
the show that would define him and thus became the last show weâd see him on.
But few people know the story of his struggle before Mind Your Language. He was struggling Â
to find regular work on television. While he had his two successful films, Â
he wanted to do something meatier. He was working occasionally in the theatre, Â
but his financial struggles meant that he occasionally had to claim benefits.
He called up London Network Television to ask them if there was more work and they were able to offer Â
him the role of Mr. Brown in Mind Your Language. While the series saved his career, it shows Â
us that he was already going through the struggles of just having a few projects now and then.
After his final film role in 1993, he couldnât find more Â
acting work. He then began to work as a minicab driver. One wonders if Â
he felt that this would be a permanent departure from acting or whether he was Â
planning a comeback. In any case, he was in his fifties now and sadly, he would never act again.
According to his IMDB profile, Barry Evans amassed a total of 27 credits from an acting career that Â
began in 1961 and ended in 1993. He mostly acted on television and had a few film roles.
But it wasnât just his career that came to an abrupt end. Sadly, Â
we lost Barry Evans abruptly as wellâŠ
WHAT HAPPENED TO BARRY EVANS THE NIGHT HE DIED?
The death of Barry Evans still remains a mystery to this day. On February 9th, 1997, Â
the police went to visit the 53-year-old Barry Evans at his home. He had reported that his car Â
had been stolen the day before. The police were visiting him to let him know that his Â
car had been recovered. It was stated that his car had been stolen by 3 young men.
However, they were never able to give him the news.
The police found Barry Evans lying dead on the floor. A coronerâs report showed that he had Â
received a large blow to the head. There was also a high level of alcohol in his system. Â
An open packet of aspirin tablets was found on the floor. The price tag on the tablets hadnât Â
shown a decimalized price tag. This means that the packet was issues before 1971. It can be rightly Â
assumed that at the time of his death, these aspiring tablets were at least 26 years old.
Yet it was concluded that Barry Evans hadnât consumed these tablets.
As a result, suicide seemed to be ruled out â though a will was found Â
on a table next to his body. Itâs been stated that this will was written a few Â
days before he died. There was still the mystery of the blow to his head. Later, Â
an 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being involved in Barry Evans death. However, Â
due to insufficient evidence this individual was released. This individual stated that he Â
had visited Barry Evans on the day of his death and left the house at 3am.
Barry Evansâ home had also been robbed and his credit cards were stolen and his phone Â
line had been cut. It has been suggested that Barry Evans had made a call at 5am on the day Â
of his death and that it was he who cut the phone lines. Itâs also known that he had Â
taken to drinking heavily and often in the days leading to his death. So was his death a suicide Â
or a murder? Was the car theft just bad luck or was he a target by these gang of young men?
The death of Barry Evans, 26 years later, Â
remains a mystery to this day. What Happened to Barry Evans the Night He Died?
Daniel Ward is writing a biography of the actor. Perhaps weâll soon have our answers.
His career sadly ended before he wanted and from playing a taxi driver, Â
he actually had to become one. But letâs reflect upon his great Â
career and go back to watch his great performances in film and television.
Are you a fan of Barry Evans? Did you know about the tragic details Â
of his career decline and his mysterious death?
In fact, hereâs what weâd like to hear from you:
Do you think that actors today have a lot more chances to Â
re-invent themselves and prolong their careers?
Or is the film and television industry just as ruthless as its always been?
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