British actor who began in juvenile roles in the 1930's, best remembered for the schoolboy comedy The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941). In the 50's, graduated to character parts.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Derek Blomfield was held at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London on the 7th September 1964 (The Times, 7th September 1964).