Sidney Percy Roberson (15 March 1937 – 22 December 2016), known as Sid Roberson, was a British bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, director, photographer and advertising executive. He placed 3rd as Mr Universe in 1963; trained the gangster Reggie Kray; was the lead in a campaign for Strongbow cider; directed advertising for Hamlet cigars, the Labour Party and W. H. Smith; and directed television including The Sweeney and The Fast Show.[1]
Sid Roberson | |
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| Born | 15 March 1937 |
| Died | 22 December 2016 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | Enfield Grammar School Birkbeck, University of London |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda Milverton (married 1961 – divorced 1972) Susan Staniland (married 1990) |
| Children | Four |
His daughter from his first marriage, Hannah Roberson-Mytilinaiou, represented Greece at showjumping in the 2004 Olympics.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sid Roberson". thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Hannah Roberson-Mytilinaiou Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
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