Valentine Dyall

A legendary voice actor with a chilling timbre, Valentine Dyall becomes the heart of a haunting radio series—and the unforgettable narrator of a terrifying new world where fear lives both on air and on screen.

Born

1908

Died

1985

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 45 credits.

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Biography

Valentine Dyall was an English character actor known for his distinctive, deep voice. He was particularly recognized for his work as a voice actor and for his long-standing role as "The Man in Black," the narrator of the BBC Radio horror series *Appointment with Fear*. Dyall reprised this role in the 1950 Hammer Film Productions movie *The Man in Black*, extending his association with the character from radio to film. His contributions to both radio and cinema demonstrated his versatility and presence in the horror genre.

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