Lennard Pearce (born February 9, 1915 in London - died December 15, 1984 in London) was an English actor who mostly worked in theatre. He gained world fame with the role of Grandad in BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". Pearce studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, in London. Lennard was also a notable trilby wearer. Wikipedia
Had been ill in 1980, and had considered giving up acting altogether, but in 1981 was offered the part of Grandad in Only Fools and Horses, which shot him to popularity so late in his life. Died on 15 December 1984 after a second heart attack within a for www.imdb.com/name/nm0668970/
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