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Overview

Date of Death:
22 April 2005, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, UK more
Trivia:
One of the UK's finest and most prolific character actors, credited with... more
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Filmography

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  1. Crossing the Floor (1996) (TV) .... Grandfather
  2. Shadowlands (1993) .... Taxi Driver Witness
  3. "Boon" .... Bob Wooley (1 episode, 1992)
        - Love or Money (1992) TV episode .... Bob Wooley
  4. Born Kicking (1992) (TV) .... Radley
  5. "Second Thoughts" .... Ted (1 episode, 1991)
        - Found and Lost (1991) TV episode .... Ted
  6. "Stay Lucky" .... George (1 episode, 1990)
        - Bigamy Blues (1990) TV episode .... George
  7. "Kinsey" (1990) TV series .... Roy (unknown episodes)

  8. "Woof!" .... Mayor (1 episode, 1989)
        - Heroes (1989) TV episode .... Mayor
  9. "Ever Decreasing Circles" .... Man (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Footpath (1987) TV episode .... Man
  10. "Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense" .... Henry Bircher (1 episode, 1986)
        - Black Carrion (1986) TV episode .... Henry Bircher
  11. "Buddy" (1986) TV series .... Mr. Normington
  12. "Lytton's Diary" .... Charles Adams / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - What a Wonderful World (1986) TV episode .... Charlie Adams
        - Daddy's Girls (1985) TV episode .... Charles Adams
  13. "One by One" (2 episodes, 1985)
        - It's All Done with Mirrors (1985) TV episode
        - To Hear the Sea-Maid's Music (1985) TV episode
  14. On Your Way Riley (1985) (TV) .... Frank
  15. "The Gaffer" .... Town clerk (1 episode, 1983)
        - Council of War (1983) TV episode .... Town clerk
  16. "The Fourth Arm" .... Colonel Cole (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #1.2 (1983) TV episode .... Colonel Cole
  17. The Ghost Downstairs (1982) (TV) .... Mr. Morris
    ... aka The Neighbour Downstairs
  18. "Break Point" (1982) TV mini-series .... Maj. Houghton-Jones
  19. "Emery Presents: Legacy of Murder" .... Policeman (1 episode, 1982)
    ... aka "Emery Presents: Legacy of Murder" (UK: complete title)
        - Holy Smoke (1982) TV episode .... Policeman
  20. A Voyage Round My Father (1982) (TV) .... Ham
  21. "Juliet Bravo" .... Knowles (1 episode, 1981)
        - A Private Place (1981) TV episode .... Knowles
  22. "Worzel Gummidge" .... Mr. Braithwaite / ... (21 episodes, 1979-1981)
        - Worzel's Birthday (1981) TV episode .... Mr. Braithwaite
        - The Golden Hind (1981) TV episode .... Mr. Braithwaite
        - A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake (1980) TV episode .... Mr. Braitwaite
        - Choir Practice (1980) TV episode .... Mr. Braithwaite
        - Worzel's Wager (1980) TV episode .... Mr. Braithwaite
          (16 more)
  23. If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) .... Doctor
  24. The Final Conflict (1981) .... Dr. Philmore
    ... aka Omen III: The Final Conflict
  25. "Yes Minister" .... Brian Baker - Trade Union Official (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Compassionate Society (1981) TV episode .... Brian Baker - Trade Union Official
  26. "To Serve Them All My Days" .... Alderman Blunt (4 episodes, 1980)
        - Part Ten (1980) TV episode .... Alderman Blunt
        - Part Nine (1980) TV episode .... Alderman Blunt
        - Part Seven (1980) TV episode .... Alderman Blunt
        - Part Three (1980) TV episode .... Alderman Blunt
  27. "Hammer House of Horror" .... Basil (1 episode, 1980)
        - The Thirteenth Reunion (1980) TV episode .... Basil
  28. "Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson" .... Denham (1 episode)
        - A Motive for Murder (????) TV episode .... Denham
  29. "All Creatures Great and Small" .... Farmer Rob Benson / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
        - Alarms & Excursions (1980) TV episode .... Rob Benson
        - Attendant Problems (1978) TV episode .... Farmer Rob Benson
  30. "Bernie" (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
        - Episode #2.4 (1980) TV episode
        - Episode #1.3 (1978) TV episode
  31. "Take the High Road" (1980) TV series .... Roger Primrose (unknown episodes)
    ... aka "High Road" (UK: new title)

  32. "Fawlty Towers" .... Mr. Arrad (1 episode, 1979)
        - Waldorf Salad (1979) TV episode .... Mr. Arrad
  33. "Thomas and Sarah" .... Gilbert (1 episode, 1979)
    ... aka "Thomas & Sarah" (Australia)
        - The Vanishing Lady (1979) TV episode .... Gilbert
  34. The Lord of the Rings (1978) (voice) .... Bilbo
    ... aka J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (USA: complete title)
  35. "Return of the Saint" .... Morgan (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka "The Son of the Saint"
        - Assault Force (1978) TV episode .... Morgan
  36. Margie and Me (1978) (TV) .... Cheeseman
  37. The Medusa Touch (1978) .... Father
    ... aka La grande menace (France)
  38. "Coronation Street" .... Joe Hibbert (2 episodes, 1978)
    ... aka "Corrie" (UK: informal title)
    ... aka "The Street" (UK: informal title)
        - Episode #1.1788 (1978) TV episode .... Joe Hibbert
        - Episode #1.1787 (1978) TV episode .... Joe Hibbert
  39. "Miss Jones and Son" .... Mr. Jones (3 episodes, 1977)
        - Baptism Under Fire (1977) TV episode .... Mr. Jones
        - A Kid for Three Fathers (1977) TV episode .... Mr. Jones
        - From Here to Maternity (1977) TV episode .... Mr. Jones
  40. "Raffles" .... Sgt. Holly (1 episode, 1977)
        - A Bad Night (1977) TV episode .... Sgt. Holly
  41. "Seven Faces of Woman" .... Ken (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka "She" (UK: second season title)
        - She: Carol (1977) TV episode .... Ken
  42. "Yanks Go Home" .... Leonard Chambers (6 episodes, 1976-1977)
        - The Liasion Committee (1977) TV episode .... Leonard Chambers
        - Rossi Keeps His Cool (1976) TV episode .... Leonard Chambers
        - Open Day (1976) TV episode .... Leonard Chambers
        - Dear John (1976) TV episode .... Leonard Chambers
        - Off Limits (1976) TV episode .... Leonard Chambers
          (1 more)
  43. "Angels" (1 episode, 1976)
        - A Woman of Poverty (1976) TV episode
  44. The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (1976) .... Dress Shop Proprieter
    ... aka The Slipper and the Rose (UK: short title)
  45. "Happy Ever After" .... Mr. Fletcher (1 episode, 1976)
        - June's Day in Bed (1976) TV episode .... Mr. Fletcher
  46. "The Chiffy Kids" .... Farmer (1 episode, 1976)
        - Pot Luck (1976) TV episode .... Farmer
  47. "Rising Damp" .... Vicar (1 episode, 1975)
        - Things That Go Bump in the Night (1975) TV episode .... Vicar
  48. "Public Eye" .... Arthur Biddle (1 episode, 1975)
        - Lifer (1975) TV episode .... Arthur Biddle
  49. "Crown Court" .... Garfield Lawrence (1 episode, 1975)
        - Saboteur (1975) TV episode .... Garfield Lawrence
  50. King Arthur, the Young Warlord (1975) .... Ambrose
  51. "Marked Personal" .... Lionel Mottram (2 episodes, 1974)
        - Episode #1.78 (1974) TV episode .... Lionel Mottram
        - Episode #1.77 (1974) TV episode .... Lionel Mottram
  52. "Bless This House" .... Vet (1 episode, 1974)
        - Money Is the Root Of... (1974) TV episode .... Vet
  53. "Armchair 30" .... Agency Man (1 episode, 1973)
        - Ross Evan's Story (1973) TV episode .... Agency Man
  54. "Up the Workers" (1973) TV series .... Sid Stubbins (unknown episodes)
  55. "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" .... Inspector Trent (1 episode, 1973)
        - The Looting of the Species Room (1973) TV episode .... Inspector Trent
  56. "The Fenn Street Gang" .... Mr. Craven (1 episode, 1973)
        - How to Handle a Woman (1973) TV episode .... Mr. Craven
  57. "Comedy Playhouse" .... Inspector Street (1 episode, 1973)
        - Elementary My Dear Watson (1973) TV episode .... Inspector Street
  58. "The Adventurer" .... Brooks (1 episode, 1973)
        - Going, Going... (1973) TV episode .... Brooks
  59. "My Wife Next Door" .... Mr. Sweeting (1 episode, 1972)
        - Joint Assignment (1972) TV episode .... Mr. Sweeting
  60. "Arthur of the Britons" .... Ambrose (1 episode, 1972)
        - Arthur Is Dead (1972) TV episode .... Ambrose
  61. "Turnbull's Finest Half-Hour" .... Harold Hudson (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #1.1 (1972) TV episode .... Harold Hudson
  62. "Till Death Us Do Part" (1 episode, 1972)
        - Holiday in Bournemouth (1972) TV episode
  63. "Love Thy Neighbour" .... Mr. Granger (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #2.3 (1972) TV episode .... Mr. Granger
  64. Young Winston (1972) .... Party Chairman
  65. "His and Hers" .... Post office man (1 episode, 1972)
        - Interference (1972) TV episode .... Post office man
  66. "The Organisation" .... Ken Grist (2 episodes, 1972)
    ... aka "The Organization"
        - Mr Pershore & Ken Grist (1972) TV episode .... Ken Grist
        - Ken Grist and Eve (1972) TV episode .... Ken Grist
  67. Doomwatch (1972) .... Brewer
    ... aka Island of the Ghouls (USA: reissue title)
  68. "Jason King" .... Det. Insp. Fields (1 episode, 1972)
        - It's Too Bad About Auntie (1972) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Fields
  69. Ooh... You Are Awful (1972) .... Warder Burke
    ... aka Get Charlie Tully (USA)
  70. "Shirley's World" .... Inspector Freeman (1 episode, 1971)
        - Knightmare (1971) TV episode .... Inspector Freeman
  71. "Softly Softly" .... Tomkins (1 episode, 1971)
    ... aka "Softly, Softly: Task Force" (UK: new title)
        - Aberration (1971) TV episode .... Tomkins
  72. Hands of the Ripper (1971) .... Police Inspector
  73. "The Guardians" .... Henryson (1 episode, 1971)
        - I Want You to Understand Me (1971) TV episode .... Henryson
  74. "Paul Temple" .... Proud (1 episode, 1971)
        - Paper Chase (1971) TV episode .... Proud
  75. "Budgie" .... DI Upton (1 episode, 1971)
        - A Pair of Charlies (1971) TV episode .... DI Upton
  76. "Hadleigh" .... Knockholt (1 episode, 1971)
        - A Quiet Place in the Country (1971) TV episode .... Knockholt
  77. The Raging Moon (1971) .... Dr. Matthews
    ... aka Long Ago, Tomorrow (USA)
  78. Please Sir! (1971) .... Reynolds
  79. "Steptoe and Son" .... Bank Manager / ... (2 episodes, 1970)
        - Without Prejudice (1970) TV episode .... Mr. Dryson
        - Men of Property (1970) TV episode .... Bank Manager
  80. The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) .... Alderman Poot
  81. "The Mating Machine" .... Monty (1 episode, 1970)
        - Flo and Monty and Henry... and Henry (1970) TV episode .... Monty
  82. The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970) .... Uncle Fred
    ... aka D.H. Lawrence's The Virgin and the Gypsy (UK: complete title)
  83. "Armchair Theatre" .... Charles Lincoln / ... (3 episodes, 1964-1970)
        - Up Among the Cuckoos (1970) TV episode .... Walter
        - The Walls Came Tumbling Down (1966) TV episode
        - The Trial of Dr. Fancy (1964) TV episode .... Charles Lincoln
  84. "Department S" .... Drayton (1 episode, 1970)
        - The Ghost of Mary Burnham (1970) TV episode .... Drayton
  85. All at Sea (1970) .... Mr. Danvers

  86. "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" .... Elliot (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka "My Partner the Ghost" (USA)
        - But What a Sweet Little Room (1969) TV episode .... Elliot
  87. Run a Crooked Mile (1969) (TV) .... Sgt. Hooper
  88. "Dixon of Dock Green" .... Harold Milton (1 episode, 1969)
        - The Brimstone Man (1969) TV episode .... Harold Milton
  89. "ITV Saturday Night Theatre" .... Father (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka "ITV Sunday Night Theatre" (UK: new title)
        - Takeover (1969) TV episode .... Father
  90. "W. Somerset Maugham" .... Arthur Low (1 episode, 1969)
        - A Casual Affair (1969) TV episode .... Arthur Low
  91. Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) (uncredited) .... Training Sergeant
  92. "The Saint" .... George Hackett / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1968)
        - The Organisation Man (1968) TV episode .... Mr. Spode
        - The Best Laid Schemes (1968) TV episode .... Inspector Mitchell
        - The Frightened Inn-Keeper (1965) TV episode .... Weems
        - The Well Meaning Mayor (1963) TV episode .... George Hackett
  93. A Dandy in Aspic (1968) .... Copperfield
  94. "Half Hour Story" .... Snozzler (1 episode, 1968)
        - The Pub Fighter (1968) TV episode .... Snozzler
  95. The Limbo Line (1968) .... John Chivers
  96. "Sanctuary" .... Bob Lord (1 episode, 1967)
        - A Cup of Tea with the Fullers (1967) TV episode .... Bob Lord
  97. "Z Cars" .... Prebble / ... (5 episodes, 1962-1967)
        - Standard Procedure: Part 2 (1967) TV episode .... Prebble
        - Standard Procedure: Part 1 (1967) TV episode .... Prebble
        - Checkmate (1965) TV episode .... Frank Burroughs
        - A Place of Safety (1964) TV episode .... Lowther
        - Jail Break (1962) TV episode .... Smith
  98. "The Baron" .... Inspector Macauley (1 episode, 1967)
        - Roundabout (1967) TV episode .... Inspector Macauley
  99. "ITV Play of the Week" .... Bell / ... (3 episodes, 1959-1967)
    ... aka "Play of the Week" (UK: short title)
        - Nice to Have You Back (1967) TV episode .... Henry Williams
        - A Lily in Little India (1962) TV episode
        - The Younger Generation (1959) TV episode .... Bell
  100. "No Hiding Place" .... Arthur Johnson / ... (2 episodes, 1965-1966)
        - The Killing (1966) TV episode .... Arthur Johnson
        - Pom-Pom (1965) TV episode .... Insp. Cartwright
  101. The Wrong Box (1966) .... Clergyman
  102. "Mrs Thursday" .... Alfred Budge (1 episode, 1966)
        - Honesty Is the Best Policy (1966) TV episode .... Alfred Budge
  103. "Theatre 625" .... William Oaks (1 episode, 1966)
        - A Man Like That (1966) TV episode .... William Oaks
  104. End in Tears (1966) (TV)
  105. Sky West and Crooked (1966) .... Mr. Cheeseman - undertaker
    ... aka Bats with Baby Faces (UK)
    ... aka Gypsy Girl (USA)
  106. "The Avengers" .... Croft (1 episode, 1965)
        - Silent Dust (1965) TV episode .... Croft
  107. "Blackmail" .... Henry Cobb (1 episode, 1965)
        - Cobb (1965) TV episode .... Henry Cobb
  108. The Hill (1965) .... Commandant
  109. "Frankie Howerd" (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode #1.2 (1964) TV episode
  110. "Gideon's Way" .... Supt. Fred Lee (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka "Gideon C.I.D." (USA)
        - To Catch a Tiger (1964) TV episode .... Supt. Fred Lee
  111. The Black Torment (1964) .... Harris
    ... aka Estate of Insanity
  112. "Thursday Theatre" .... Harry Lancaster (1 episode, 1964)
        - The Cure for Love (1964) TV episode .... Harry Lancaster
  113. The Beauty Jungle (1964) .... Mr. Freeman
    ... aka Contest Girl (USA)
  114. First Men in the Moon (1964) .... Stuart, Moon Landing Crew
    ... aka H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon (UK: complete title)
  115. "Drama 61-67" .... Mr Pile (2 episodes, 1964)
        - Drama '64: The Brick Umbrella (1964) TV episode .... Mr Pile
        - Studio '64: The Close Prisoner (1964) TV episode
  116. The Bargee (1964) .... Albert Williams, the Waterways Supervisor
  117. "The Protectors" .... Barnaby (1 episode, 1964)
        - No Forwarding Address (1964) TV episode .... Barnaby
  118. Hot Enough for June (1964) (uncredited) .... Employment Exchange Clerk
    ... aka Agent 008 3/4 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Agent 8 3/4 (USA)
  119. 80,000 Suspects (1963) .... Harold Davis
  120. The Cracksman (1963) .... Policeman
  121. Maniac (1963) .... Salon
  122. Bitter Harvest (1963) .... Mr. Pitt
  123. The Punch and Judy Man (1963) .... Committee Man
  124. The Mind Benders (1962) .... Aubrey
  125. In Search of the Castaways (1962) .... Senior Yacht Guard
    ... aka Castaways (Philippines: English title)
  126. "ITV Television Playhouse" .... 2nd Old man (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Jokers (1962) TV episode .... 2nd Old man
  127. Term of Trial (1962) .... Mr. Taylor
  128. Night of the Eagle (1962) .... Doctor
    ... aka Burn, Witch, Burn! (USA)
  129. "Ghost Squad" .... The Gunsmith (1 episode, 1961)
    ... aka "G.S.5" (UK: third season title)
        - Assassin (1961) TV episode .... The Gunsmith
  130. Victim (1961) .... Harold Doe
  131. "Boyd Q.C." .... Police Sergeant (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Season of the Year (1961) TV episode .... Police Sergeant
  132. Whistle Down the Wind (1961) .... Eddie
  133. Very Important Person (1961) .... Travers, Senior British Officer
    ... aka A Coming-Out Party (USA)
    ... aka V.I.P.
  134. The Secret Partner (1961) .... Ralph Beldon
  135. Cash on Demand (1961) .... Sanderson
  136. Man in the Moon (1960) .... Herbert
  137. The League of Gentlemen (1960) .... Weaver
  138. The Angry Silence (1960) .... Roberts

  139. "Emergency-Ward 10" .... Policeman (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka "Calling Nurse Roberts" (UK)
        - Episode #1.255 (1959) TV episode .... Policeman
  140. "The Eustace Diamonds" .... Hotel manager (1 episode, 1959)
        - Episode #1.4 (1959) TV episode .... Hotel manager
  141. "The Black Arrow" .... Landlord (1 episode, 1958)
        - The Arrow Strikes (1958) TV episode .... Landlord
  142. "Kenilworth" .... Butterworth, Kenilworth Castle usher (1 episode, 1957)
        - Episode #1.4 (1957) TV episode .... Butterworth, Kenilworth Castle usher
  143. An Inspector Calls (1954) .... Foreman Jones-Collins
Self:
  1. "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.5 (1979) TV episode .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
1953: "The Way of the World" by William Congreve. Theatre Royal, Brighton. Cast list included; Eric Porter, John Gielgud, Paul Scofield, Richard Wordsworth, Brewster Mason, Peter Sallis, Pauline Jameson, Eileen Herlie, Pamela Brown, Margaret Rutherford and Norman Bird. Directed by John Gielgud. more
Genres:
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