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The son of a police superintendent in India, the character actor James Hayter was educated in Scotland, where he was urged into acting by his headmaster. After one year (1924-5) at the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts in London, he performed in repertory theater, eventually appearing in The West End in such plays as "1066 and All That" and "French Without Tears." He made his film debut in 1936 and continued in films until World War II, when he served in the Royal Armoured Corps. After the war, he established an active screen career, excelling at various sorts of character roles, especially in comedy. Characteristic roles include Friar Tuck in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) and A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967), The Pickwick Papers (1952), and David Copperfield (1970).

Ned Wilson was born on 2 December 1933 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Being There (1979), The Onion Field (1979) and Captains and the Kings (1976). He died on 27 March 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Ellis Irving was born on 6 January 1902 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Query (1945), The Sea Hawk (1940) and ITV Play of the Week (1955). He was married to Sophie Stewart. He died on 27 March 1983 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, UK.

Edmond Angelo was born on 21 October 1913. He was a director and producer, known for Breakdown (1952). He was married to Ann Richards. He died on 27 March 1983 in Banning, California, USA.

Bill Juliff was born on 26 December 1914 in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor, known for Sleeping Dogs (1977), Goodbye Pork Pie (1980) and Utu (1983). He was married to Marianne Juliff, Hazel Juliff and Betty Juliff. He died on 27 March 1983.

Janis Ivanovs was born on 9 October 1906 in Babri, Latvia. She was a composer, known for Zvejnieka dels (1957) and Salna pavasari (1955). She died on 27 March 1983 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia].

Fyodor Savostyanov was born on 28 March 1911. He was an actor, known for Uchitel tantsev (1952), Mat Mariya (1982) and Dialog (1978). He died on 27 March 1983.