Died On This Date (June 18, 2012) Victor Spinetti / Actor In Three Beatles Films
themusicsover Victor Spinetti
September 2, 1929 – June 18, 2012
Victor Spinetti was a Welsh comedic actor who made his mark on popular music by appearing in three Beatles movies – the only person outside of the band to do so. A respected actor of stage and screen (both big and small), Spinetti also worked as a session drummer and author throughout his life. Over the course of his movie career, Spinetti appeared in over 30 films including the Beatles classics, A Hard Day’s Night (1964), Help! (1965), and Magical Mystery Tour (1967). He can also be heard on one of the Beatles’ beloved Christmas recordings to fans. Victor Spinetti died of pancreatic cancer on June 18, 2012. He was 82.
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