Jeffery Danny Dench (29 April 1928 – 25 March 2014) was an English actor, best known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
[2] He carried out his national service at an army theatre in Catterick before attending the Central School of Speech and Drama.
][5] Writing after his death, Sylvia Morris said: When not playing grotesque old men, he brought humour, warmth and integrity to his parts.
Shakespeare did write brilliant leading roles for Burbage and others, but he also wrote for a known company of talented professionals.
The RSC has been fortunate to have among its regulars a number of high-quality actors, safe hands that could carry the plays along with distinction.