[2][3], Born in New York City he was educated at P.S. ", The compensation I received as an actor was the Boatman! JoinSubmissionsContactKM ChatPrivacy Policy. Paul Valentine (born William Daixel; March 23, 1919, New York City – January 27, 2006, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television actor. Moral rights are asserted. I quote our great writer/creator, Tim Child: "I gave Sylvester the lines, but Mr. Valentine took it to another level. This heavily-guarded fortress contained the Level 1 wellway in the fourth series of Knightmare. And not happy about my replacement being called Sylvester the Jester! So in answer to your question, yes, bring it on! Born Volf or William Daixel in New York City, to Olga (Vagman) and Samuel Daixel/Daxil. Q: So, hopefully starting with an easy one: you're well known for your role as Motley (Series 3-6, 8) and also for Sylvester Hands (Series 5-8). As IMDb celebrates its 30th birthday, we have six shows to get you ready for those pivotal years of your life ... your 30s. I had a last minute script to learn, and she had been on standby all morning, she didn't bloody stop talking. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Which other characters did you play during your run? TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. So difficult to remember the same lines ("Deep is the Dunswater, and cold, the fare for the crossing is silver or gold. All Rights Reserved. Also known as Val Valentinoff, Valentine appeared on Broadway in a handful of productions: ‘Virginia,' ‘Gypsy Lady,' ‘Follow the Girls' with Gertrude Niesen and Jackie Gleason, ‘Wish You Were Here,' ‘Hit the Trail' and ‘Oh Captain!' Publicity Listings Q: Did you see Folly before and if so, did this influence how you portrayed Motley? Bless him. He died in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 2006, aged 86. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paul_Valentine&oldid=982599412, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 October 2020, at 04:17. Q: Motley seemed to take a break in Series 7. (* = native) American-Standard, Cockney, Estuary English, Glasgow, Heightened RP, Kent*, London*, RP, Scottish-Standard, Music & Dance: Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. He was an actor, known for Out of the Past (1947), Love Happy (1949) and Against All Odds (1984). Yes, saw Geek Week and thought it a shame. |  Copyright © Fandango. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! It was a watered down version of what the show was about. Phone: 020-7237 8953 Mobile: 07837 832203 E-mail: valerie@vjmgt.co.uk WWW: www.vjmgt.co.uk He was married to Lili St. Cyr from 1946–50, and danced opposite her on stage. Paul Valentine was born on March 23, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as William Daixel. It was Fidjit who appeared in Series 7. Aah. Paul Valentine was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Oh what the hell! Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. All rights reserved. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. From 1937 he made his Broadway debut in Virginia then appeared in theatre, TV, and night clubs. [1] He was married to Lili St. Cyr from 1946–50, and danced opposite her on stage. And in true Sly fashion, it read 'DAY ORF'. He was an actor, known for Out of the Past (1947), Love Happy (1949) and Against All Odds (1984). Official Sites. Paul Valentine, the actor behind beloved Knightmare characters as Motley (the jester), Sylvester Hands and others has been in touch with us at Knightmare.com. I will never know! New York, New York, USA. (* = highly skilled) Guitar*, Guitar-Electric*, Performance:Actor-Musician, ADR-Additional Dialogue Recording, BASSC-Rapier, Dagger & Unarmed (pass), Clown, Comedy, Commedia Dell'Arte, Mask, Musical Comedy, Physical Theatre, Role Play, Voice Over, Sports: Whenever I am asked about Knightmare, by people who might have caught an episode back in the day, how it was recorded and how we made it (remember, back then Harry Potter wasn't even an idea! Q: Did you see the Geek Week episode that was produced for Google? He also appeared in "Something to Live For" (1952). He debuted in motion pictures in 1947 in Out of the Past; his penultimate film appearance was in 1984's remake of that film. Join Facebook to connect with Paul Valentine and others you may know. Q: Did your work on Knightmare help when you did panto, or was it the other way round? with Tony Randall. Paul Valentine (born William Daixel; March 23, 1919, New York City – January 27, 2006, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television actor. In 1944 he met Lili St. Cyr and choreographed her act[6] the pair marrying in Tijuana in 1946. NetworthWikia.com published an article about Paul Valentine & said that Paul's net worth is $29 Million. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. How much of this was down to your influence? More on him later. No. And using 'Paul Valentine from Knightmare' was always a big draw: A lesson I learnt very early on from Uncle Hugo [Myatt]. Valentine had … He was married to Flevur Ali Khan and Lili St. Cyr. No, not at all! 95% Q: Speaking of sabotage from other actors and other behind-the-scenes entertainment, were you involved in any incidents that you care to admit to? 15 Jarman House, Hawkstone Road, London, SE16 2PW. He was married to Flevur Ali Khan and Lili St. Cyr. Paul Valentine was born on March 23, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as William Daixel. Thanks very much, Paul. 95%, True Confessions Mar 23, 1919, Birthplace: Learn more Paul Valentine was born on March 23, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as William Daixel. Paul Valentine, Actor: Out of the Past. I played several wall monsters and a Boatman. Q: Are there any scenes or incidents that are particularly memorable? ], Paul as Fidjit in a scene with Sidriss (Iona Kennedy). But it seemed an age before the cameras stopped rolling and time out was called! Valentine began his acting career appearing in various films, such as "Out of the Past" (1947) with Robert Mitchum, the Edward G Robinson drama "House of Strangers" (1949) and "Love Happy" (1949) with Groucho Marx. Also known as the 'Old Place', this former home of the elves was the nesting site for Ariadne in Series 4. I once locked a goblin in the loo. Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the drama "Against All Odds" (1984) with Rachel Ward and the Greg Bradford comedy "Lovelines" (1984). This takes us back to the Boatman in your first question. 71%. Actor. One was a Motley scene featuring a spell for shrinking. Memory is a funny thing...]. He died on January 27, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Omg, sorry Janet!! Anthony Valentine (17 August 1939 – 2 December 2015) was an English actor best known for his television roles: the ruthless Toby Meres in Callan (1967–72), the sadistic Major Horst Mohn in Colditz (1972–74), and the suave gentleman thief title character in Raffles (1977). VJ MANAGEMENT. In one Series 6 quest, Motley had been shrunk by Sidriss; in one Series 7 quest, Hands was tricked into drinking a Freezer potion. He also appeared in the Robert De Niro crime picture "True Confessions" (1981). Paul Valentine was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. What did you think of it? Paul Valentine, the actor behind beloved Knightmare characters as Motley (the jester), Sylvester Hands and others has been in touch with us at Knightmare.com. 71% [4], He began career at the age of 14 with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and later used the names Val Valentinoff and Vladimir Valentinov with the Fokine Ballet and Mordkin Balle.[5]. As an actor, Sylvester was always a kind of Fagin / Uriah Heep character, and not to be taken too seriously, but the comedy came from the interactive situations with the dungeoneers. Having not checked the prop (as I would normally do) beforehand, it was full of sand. OMG! It helped big time (financially). So she was confined to the bog! Both Motley and Sylvester were great characters to play, very different to each other, and in the live TV world that we worked in, they always kept me on my toes! Valentine most recently produced the crime thriller "Legend of the Bog" (2009) with Vinnie Jones. 40 and the Central Commercial High School. Paul has 8 jobs listed on their profile. Other Works He was married to Flevur Ali Khan and Lili St. Cyr.He died on January 27, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA.