Metro UK Highlights Actor Earl Cameron
Metro UK has highlighted the late Bermudian actor Earl Cameron in an article titled “My friend Earl Cameron broke the British colour bar in TV and film.”
The Metro UK story said, “On a beautiful summer’s day in August 2017, I felt excited and honoured to be among the family and friends celebrating the 100th birthday of the acting legend, Earl Cameron.
“It was the first of a number of large celebrations. This event, for about 40 friends and family members, was held outdoors in a large back garden.
“Earl and I had been good friends for several decades despite our 50 year age difference, and on that special day, I was delighted to find Earl – who was essentially a shy person – as charming and ‘with it’ as ever, just a little overwhelmed to be the recipient of such attention and affection.
“I took a photo of him that day surrounded by helium balloons proclaiming his venerable age. During the afternoon I took the opportunity to take Earl aside to record an interview with him, when he asked me if I knew of any upcoming productions for which he could audition!
“Because even at the age of 100, Earl wanted to continue acting.
“By then he was an icon, particularly admired by enthusiasts of James Bond [Earl appeared in Thunderball], Doctor Who and The Prisoner. His film career had begun with 1951’s Pool of London, in which his character was involved in the first interracial romance in British cinema.”
You can read the full story here on the Metro UK website.
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