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The actor gave astonishing performances in works by Shakespeare, Beckett and Brecht in the West End – and he was just as unforgettable off stage, our readers remember

Whether playing a fastidious housemate, the father of a lost child in Pinochet’s Chile, or a social drinker descending into alcoholism, Lemmon gave enough memorable performances to forge an award-winning career spanning nearly half a century. Graeme Ross picks his favourites

Whether playing a fastidious housemate, the father of a lost child in Pinochet’s Chile, or a social drinker descending into alcoholism, Lemmon’s memorable performances allowed him to forge an award-winning career spanning nearly half a century

With his relaxed charm and Yorkshire brogue, Michael Parkinson got some of the world’s biggest stars to open up. Martin Chilton pays tribute to once-in-a generation broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who has died at the age of 88

Sir Elton John was among the stars who gave evidence during proceedings.

In films ranging from Catch-22 to Little Miss Sunshine, Arkin was renowned for the technical virtuosity he brought to each role of his colossal career