Peter Blythe (September 14, 1934-June 27, 2004) was a British character actor, best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard on "Rumpole of the Bailey". Blythe, who was born in Yorkshire, studied drama on scholarship at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after serving in the Royal Air Force. He began his professional career as a repertory player with the Living Theatre Company, the Nottingham Playhouse, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, … Wikipedia
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