11 Facts About Terry Scott

Terry Scott, born Owen John Scott, was an English actor and comedian who appeared in seven of the Carry On films.

Terry Scott was the youngest of three children, and the only surviving son after his brother Aubrey died when Scott was six.

Terry Scott began his acting career with appearances on radio shows such as Workers Playtime, which were followed by appearances on television.

Terry Scott gained an opportunity to perform in farce when he joined the Whitehall Theatre Company.

Terry Scott repeated this performance several times on BBC TV's long-running variety show The Good Old Days.

Terry Scott had played a small role in the very first of the Carry On films series of films, Carry On Sergeant in 1958.

From 1981 to 1992, Terry Scott was the voice of Penfold the hamster in the animated series Danger Mouse.

Terry Scott suffered from ill health for several years in the latter part of his life.

Terry Scott suffered from creeping paralysis and had to wear a neck brace.

Terry Scott was diagnosed with cancer in 1987 and besides voicing Penfold, gradually wound down his performing career.

Terry Scott died from its effects at his family home in Witley, Surrey, on 26 July 1994, at the age of 67.