Roy Kinnear was an English character actor, known for his comic roles in films and TV productions. After completing his schooling in Edinburgh, Scotland, he moved to London, where he studied at the Royal Academy of Arts ( RADA). He began his career in the 1950s with repertory theatres in England and Scotland. He became a household name around the age of 28 for his performance in the BBC television series, ‘That Was the Week That Was’. Around the same time, he also began to receive film offers, most of which were jovial roles. Due to his stocky stature and receding hairline, he was not offered any leading roles, but that did not come in the way of his popularity. The well-loved actor died at the age of 54 while he was shooting for the film ‘The Return of the Musketeers’ in Spain.