Neal Arden (27 December 1909 â€" 4 June 2014) was a English-born actor and writer who appeared in films, television shows, theatre productions and radio programs. He was born in Fulham, London.
In 1928, Arden moved to Southern Rhodesia and became part of the British South Africa Police (BSAP). Two years later, he returned to Great Britain to pursuit an acting career. His screen debut came in the 1934 film version of Princess Charming. Other films include "Pimpernel" Smith, John Wesley and The Shakedown. He also worked in television, appearing in series like Ivanhoe and Z-Cars. Arden's most notable role was as the host of the BBC radio show Housewives' Choice which he hosted for 20 years from 1946. His last acting credit came in 1977.
§Later life
Arden also wrote plays and songs. In 2005 he published his autobiography called A Man of Many Parts. In 2003 he retired to East Anglia with his wife Julia. Arden died on 4 June 2014.
§References
§External links
- Neal Arden at the Internet Movie Database