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William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor. He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin’s husband from 1969–1970. The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974. Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death. Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.

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Born	William Aaron Moore 19 April 1915 Birmingham, England, UK
Died	24 April 2000 (aged 85) London, England UK
Zodiac	Aries
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Mollie Sugden 1922-2009 British actress · m. 1958 info edit

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Simon info 1st child with Mollie Sugden Male b. Oct 1963 Age: 61 1963- Celebrity Baby

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Mollie Sugden

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