William Reginald Gardiner (27 February 1903 – 7 July 1980)[1] was an English actor on the stage, in films and on television.

"He appeared in British revues, plays and films before delighting Broadway audiences in 1935 with a wallpaper imitation act in At Home Abroad.

Gardiner made numerous guest appearances on television in the 1950s and 1960s, including an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents ("Banquo's Chair"), Fess Parker's ABC series, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Stanley Holloway's Our Man Higgins.

In 1966, Gardiner was featured on Green Acres as orchestra conductor Sir Geoffrey in the first-season episode "Culture".

Gardiner recorded a curious and eccentric classic called "Trains", which was regularly played on the 1950s British radio programme Children's Favourites.

[citation needed] Gardiner died of a heart attack at his home in Westwood, California, on 7 July 1980.