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RADIO WHO'S WHO
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NOBLE, DENNIS.
Singer, b. Bristol, 25th September, 1898. One of the original broadcasters at Marconi House. Address: Quainton Cottage, Quainton, Bucks. Phone: Quainton 28. Chorister at Bristol Cathedral. Likes to remember the time when Rosa Ponsella walked off the stage at Covent Garden after La Traviata to
DENNIS NOBLE
leave applause to himself. Has sung most of the principal operatic roles at Covent Garden, Paris and in Italy. Is probably best known for his performances in the " Barber of Seville." Broadcast in " Belshazzar's Feast " from the Albert Hall, 1946. Entered the profession after being wounded in 1914-18 war and joining the 5th Army Concert Party under Leslie Henson. Clubs: Savage and M.C.C. (is a keen cricketer himself).
NOBLE, PETER.
Actor, singer, author, and critic, b. 18th June, 1917. Best known in radio as an actor in plays such as " The Rose Without a Thorn" and "Strife." Address: 15, Arnos Grove Court, London, N.ll. Phone: Enterprise 2065.
PETER NOBLE
Educated Hugh Myddleton and Latymer's School. Studied to be a pharmacist, but became a publicity man in Paris for a film company. Has been journalist, private secretary, and clown in a circus. Made his stage debut at Unity Theatre and has since appeared on the London stage, and in a dozen films. Entered broadcasting as a singer in 1941, since when he has made regular acting appearances in radio interrupted only by war service. After appearing in " A Bullet in the Ballet " he was asked by Val Gielgud to join the B.B.C. Repertory Coy., and stayed with it two years, appearing in nearly 200 broadcasts. Left B.B.C. to do film writing, but has also been in radio from time to time. Apart from acting, he is a poet, author and producer, and with Robert Adams, is the founder of the Negro Repertory Theatre. Is theatre and film critic of several London magazines, and editor of " Film Quarterly," writer of screen plays and documentaries, and is about to be assistant producer in a film which he has written. Ambitions: To have his own theatre group in a London theatre, and to direct films,