Edmund Lyndeck

Edmund Lyndeck (October 4, 1925 – December 14, 2015) was an American actor and musical theatre performer. He is best known for originating the roles of Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Cinderella’s Father in Into the Woods. Lyndeck's other Broadway credits include 1776, Mrs. Warren's Profession, A Doll's Life, and Merlin. He also played Sir Danvers Carew in the 1990 world premiere of Jekyll & Hyde. Prior to his Broadway debut, Lyndeck spent over a dozen years in stock and regional theater. Aside from his stage work, he is recognized for his portrayal of Judge Turpin in the original production of Sweeney Todd, which he reprised for the first national tour, a 1980 television broadcast, and a 1994 production at the North Shore Music Theatre.