Tony Steedman

Anthony Francis Steedman (21 August 1927 – 4 February 2001) was an English character actor known for his roles in British TV drama series of the 1970s and 1980s. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Socrates in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Steedman had an extensive career in both film and theatre, with notable appearances in productions such as Her Royal Highness in the West End of London. His television credits include The Feathered Serpent, Thriller, The Professionals, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), Coronation Street, The Avengers, Babylon 5, The Sweeney, Minder, and Barry Morse presents Strange But True. He also played Dr. Butterworth in the British soap opera Crossroads and had a recurring role in the sitcom Citizen Smith. Steedman twice portrayed Nazi Gen. Alfred Jodl, first in The Death of Adolf Hitler (1973) and later in The Bunker (1981).