Tom Georgeson, the Liverpudlian actor best known for his role in the BBC drama 'Boys from the Blackstuff', has died at the age of 88. His nephew, Danny Conway, confirmed the news, describing it as a shock as Georgeson had been in good health when they last spoke.
Georgeson's career spanned television, film and theatre. He rose to prominence in 1982 with 'Boys from the Blackstuff', which followed a group of men during the recession-hit Thatcher years. He went on to appear in shows such as 'Between the Lines', 'Holby City', 'Doctor Who', 'The Bill' and 'Brookside'.
His film credits included the comedy 'A Fish Called Wanda' opposite John Cleese, where his character's name, George Thomason, was a play on his own. He also featured in the Oscar-nominated drama 'Notes on a Scandal' with Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett.
On stage, Georgeson performed frequently with Liverpool's Everyman and Playhouse Theatres, including in 'The Kindness of Strangers' and the comedy 'When We Are Married'. A spokesperson for the theatres paid tribute, calling him 'one of our city’s great actors'.
Georgeson, who had been living in London, is survived by his wife Prim and their children Richard and Roslyn. His nephew remembered him as a proud socialist who stayed connected to his roots and was looked up to for his good values.
