Frederick Pyne
Encyclopedia
Frederick Pyne is an actor best known for his role as Matt Skilbeck
on the ITV
soap Emmerdale Farm from 1972–1989.
Pyne worked as a farmer before serving in the Royal Air Force
, he then went to RADA
for training as an actor. From 1966 to 1970 we worked on stage productions at the National Theatre at the Old Vic
.
His Television appearances include Crossroads, Dixon of Dock Green
before he became Matt Skilbeck
on Emmerdale Farm from 1972 to 1989.
Matt Skilbeck
Matthew "Matt" Skilbeck is a fictional character from ITV's Emmerdale from 1972-1989. One of the series' original characters, he was played by Frederick Pyne.- Character history :Matt married Peggy, Jacob and Annie Sugden's daughter in 1968...
on the ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
soap Emmerdale Farm from 1972–1989.
Pyne worked as a farmer before serving in the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
, he then went to RADA
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is a drama school located in London, United Kingdom. It is generally regarded as one of the most renowned drama schools in the world, and is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom, having been founded in 1904.RADA is an affiliate school of the...
for training as an actor. From 1966 to 1970 we worked on stage productions at the National Theatre at the Old Vic
Old Vic
The Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station in London on the corner of The Cut and Waterloo Road. Established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, it was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 when it was known formally as the Royal Victoria Hall. In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian...
.
His Television appearances include Crossroads, Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green was a popular BBC television series that ran from 1955 to 1976, and later a radio series. Despite being a drama series, it was initially produced by the BBC's light entertainment department.-Overview:...
before he became Matt Skilbeck
Matt Skilbeck
Matthew "Matt" Skilbeck is a fictional character from ITV's Emmerdale from 1972-1989. One of the series' original characters, he was played by Frederick Pyne.- Character history :Matt married Peggy, Jacob and Annie Sugden's daughter in 1968...
on Emmerdale Farm from 1972 to 1989.