Glynn Edwards (February 2 1931) is a British actor.

Edwards was born in Malaya and trained as an actor at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop. He is probably best known for his role as Dave the barman and owner of the Winchester Club in the TV show Minder. He has appeared in numerous TV shows such as Public Eye, Spindoe, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Dixon of Dock Green, Man About the House, Softly, Softly and The Saint to name a few.

His most notable film appearances were in Zulu and Get Carter. His name is also spelt Glyn Edwards as when he starred in Sir Francis Drake. Glynn can also be seen in rock band Marillion's video for Heart of Lothian in 1985 where he plays a barman. Edwards also starred in a popular advert for McVities Rich Tea biscuits as "Jacko" famously quoting "Yeah I'll make a statement. A drink's too wet without one!"

Edwards was married to the actress Yootha Joyce from 1956-1968, she also trained at Littlewood's Theatre Workshop.

He is now semi-retired and splits his time between Spain and a houseboat on the river Thames in London.

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