Preston Lockwood, born Reginald Herbert Lockwood on October 30, 1912, was a renowned English actor. He was the only son of Herbert Lewis Lockwood, a bus driver, and his wife Ethel May (née Preston). Lockwood had two elder sisters, Sylvia (born 1908) and Phyllis (born 1909).
He adopted his mother's maiden name as his stage name, which became synonymous with his successful acting career. Preston Lockwood's most notable television credits include his iconic role as Butterfield the butler in several episodes of Jeeves and Wooster. He also appeared in the inaugural episode of The Vicar of Dibley, where he played Reverend Pottle, whose untimely demise midway through the prayers sparked Geraldine Granger's arrival.
Lockwood's impressive repertoire also includes roles in popular shows such as Poldark, Shoestring, Doctor Who, Tenko, Miss Marple, All Creatures Great and Small, and Inspector Morse. His talents extended to BBC Radio, where he brought to life Dennis the Dachshund in the beloved Children's Hour production, Toytown.
One of Lockwood's final notable roles was as Coriakin the magician in the 1989 BBC TV adaptation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, part of The Chronicles of Narnia series.
