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Ernest Clark (I) (1912–1994)

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A distinguished stage actor, Ernest Clark was best known to British television viewers for his role as the crusty "Sir Geoffrey Loftus" in the long running "Doctor" comedy series during the 1970s. Born in Maida Vale, Clark was the son of a master builder and was educated at Marylebone Grammar School. His first job was as a reporter on a local newspaper and he was also a keen amateur actor... See full bio »

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in London, England, UK

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(age 82) in Somerset, England, UK
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1993 If You See God, Tell Him (TV series)
Businessman 2
– Episode #1.4 (1993) … Businessman 2
 
1993 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV series)
Father
– Queen of the Wild Frontier (1993) … Father (voice)
 
1991 The Pope Must Diet
Abbot (as Ernest Clarke)
 
1991 Doctor at the Top (TV series)
Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Bye Bye, Bickerstaff (1991) … Sir Geoffrey Loftus (as Ernest Clark)
– The V.I.P. (1991) … Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Happy Birthday, Sir Geoffrey (1991) … Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Sins of the Father (1991) … Sir Geoffrey Loftus
 
1988 All Creatures Great and Small (TV series)
Duke of Mannerton
– Only One Woof (1988) … Duke of Mannerton
 
1986 The Theban Plays by Sophocles (TV series)
Chorus
– Oedipus the King (1986) … Chorus
 
1986 Dead Head (TV series)
The Man
– The Patriot (1986) … The Man
 
1984 Memed My Hawk
Father
 
1982 Gandhi
Lord Hunter
 
1982 The Agatha Christie Hour (TV series)
Rogers
– The Girl in the Train (1982) … Rogers
 
1981 Private Schulz (TV series)
Fritsch
– Episode #1.1 (1981) … Fritsch
 
1981 Janet and Company (TV series)
– Episode #1.2 (1981)
 
1979 The Jim Davidson Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 31 December 1979 (1979)
 
1978 Mixed Blessings (TV series)
Mr. Huntley
 
1977 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Finch McComas
– You Never Can Tell (1977) … Finch McComas
 
1975-1977 Doctor on the Go (TV series)
Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Happy Ever After (1977) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Sunday Bleeping Sunday (1977) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– California Girl (1977) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– M*A*T*C*H (1977) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– A Turn for the Nurse (1977) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
See all 26 episodes »
 
1974 Doctor at Sea (TV series)
Captain Norman Loftus / Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– But It's So Much Nicer to Come Home (1974) … Captain Norman Loftus / Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Murder! He Said (1974) … Captain Norman Loftus
– A Wolf in Ship's Clothing (1974) … Captain Norman Loftus
– Physician, Heal Thyself (1974) … Captain Norman Loftus
– In a Little Spanish Town (1974) … Captain Norman Loftus
See all 13 episodes »
 
1972-1973 Doctor in Charge (TV series)
Professor Geoffrey Loftus / Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot? (1973) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Watch Out - There's a Thief About! (1973) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– Any Complaints? (1973) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– There's No Fire Without Smoke (1973) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
– A Man's Best Friend Is His Cat (1973) … Professor Sir Geoffrey Loftus
See all 33 episodes »
 
1973 All Star Comedy Carnival (TV movie)
Professor Geoffrey Loftus
 
1973 Away from It All (TV series)
The Colonel
– A Work of Genius (1973) … The Colonel
 
1972 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
Oliver Cox
– Ted (1972) … Oliver Cox
 
1971 Doctor at Large (TV series)
Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– Bewigged, Bothered and Bewildered (1971) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– The Viva (1971) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– It's the Rich Wot Gets the Pleasure (1971) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– A Joke's a Joke (1971) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– Mother and Father Doing Well (1971) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
See all 6 episodes »
 
1967-1971 All Gas and Gaiters (TV series)
The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Loses His Chaplain (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Keeps His Diary (1969) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Affair at Cookham Lock (1969) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Takes a Holiday (1969) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Pays a Visit (1969) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
See all 14 episodes »
 
1970 Song of Norway
Councilman
 
1969-1970 Doctor in the House (TV series)
Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– Finals (1970) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– Doctor on the Box (1970) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– A Stitch in Time (1970) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– Hot Off the Presses (1970) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
– If You Can Help Somebody - Don't! (1970) … Professor Geoffrey Loftus
See all 15 episodes »
 
1970 The Executioner
Roper
 
1969 Run a Crooked Mile (TV movie)
Chairman
 
1969 Castle Keep
British Colonel (uncredited)
 
1969 W. Somerset Maugham (TV series)
Mr. Hamlyn
– P. and O. (1969) … Mr. Hamlyn
 
1969 The Power Game (TV series)
Frank Orwell
– Special Envoy: Mergers (1969) … Frank Orwell
 
1968 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
Brigadier Glover
– The Chequers Manoeuvre (1968) … Brigadier Glover
 
1965-1968 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Ivor Brendon / Pritchard
– Anyone for Tennis? (1968) … Ivor Brendon
– Dan, Dan, the Charity Man (1965) … Pritchard
 
1968 Salt and Pepper
Col. Balsom
 
1968 Attack on the Iron Coast
Air Vice Marshall Woodbridge
 
1967 Sexton Blake (TV series)
Inspector Cutts
– The Find-The-Lady Affair: Part 1 - The Lady Vanishes (1967) … Inspector Cutts
 
1967 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV series)
Cedric Giles-Evans
– Clampett Castle (1967) … Cedric Giles-Evans (as Ernest Clarke)
– The Clampetts in London (1967) … Cedric Giles-Evans (as Ernest Clarke)
 
1967 It!
Harold Grove
 
1967 Cuckoo Patrol
Marshall
 
1966 Finders Keepers
Air Marshal
 
1966 Intrigue (TV series)
Sir Geoff Pellin
– Take the Money and Shut Up (1966) … Sir Geoff Pellin
 
1966 Blackmail (TV series)
Tom Boltham
– Care and Protection (1966) … Tom Boltham
 
1966 Arabesque
Beauchamp
 
1965 The Secret of My Success
Earl of Aldershot's solicitor
 
1963-1965 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Capt. Walker / Manning Maine / Rev. Arthur Eadie
– Goodbye Johnny (1965) … Capt. Walker
– Conspiracy of Silence (1963) … Rev. Arthur Eadie
– Danger Zone (1963) … Manning Maine
 
1965 Masquerade
Minister
 
1965 Public Eye (TV series)
Inspector Grant
– All for a Couple of Ponies (1965) … Inspector Grant
 
1965 Tomorrow at Ten
Dr. Towers
 
1964 HMS Paradise (TV series)
Commander Trickett
– It'll All Come Out in the Wash (1964) … Commander Trickett
 
1964 Master Spy
Dr. Pembury
 
1964 The Devil-Ship Pirates
Sir Basil Smeeton
 
1964 Love Story (TV series)
Stanley
– Divorce, Divorce (1964) … Stanley
 
1964 Nothing But the Best
Roberts
 
1963 A Stitch in Time
Prof. Crankshaw
 
1963 Ladies Who Do
Stockbroker
 
1958-1963 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Mark Harrowby
– Green Grows the Grass (1963) … Mark Harrowby
– The Touch of Fear (1958)
 
1963 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Chief Insp. Dyson
– Pillar to Post (1963) … Chief Insp. Dyson
 
1963 Billy Liar
Prison Governor
 
1963 Jezebel ex UK (TV series)
Mr. Brooks
– Love and Let Love (1963) … Mr. Brooks
 
1963 Richard the Lionheart (TV series)
– Guardian of the Temple (1963)
 
1962 The Scales of Justice (TV series)
Mr. Hayes
– A Woman's Privilege (1962) … Mr. Hayes
 
1962 Maigret (TV series)
– The Dirty House (1962)
 
1962 Thirty Minute Theatre (TV series)
Mark Harrowby
– Green Grows the Grass (1962) … Mark Harrowby
 
1962 Young and Willing
Vice Chancellor
 
1961-1962 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Cracknell
– Time to Remember (1962) … Cracknell
– Partners in Crime (1961)
 
1962 Brothers in Law (TV series)
Magistrate
– Separation Order (1962) … Magistrate
 
1962 Time to Remember
Cracknell
 
1961 Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters (TV series)
W.S. Gilbert
– Shadows and Sunshine (1961) … W.S. Gilbert
– The Golden Years (1961) … W.S. Gilbert
– Overture (1961) … W.S. Gilbert
 
1961 Hamlet (TV series)
Commentator
– The Dread Command: The Readiness Is All (1961) … Commentator (voice)
– The Dread Command: The Play's the Thing (1961) … Commentator (voice)
– The Dread Command: The Trail of Policy (1961) … Commentator (voice)
– The Dread Command: Foul Deeds Will Rise (1961) … Commentator (voice)
– The Dread Command: The Sovereign Power (1961) … Commentator (voice)
 
1961 Three on a Spree
Col. Drew
 
1961 No Love for Johnnie
M.P. (uncredited)
 
1961 Partners in Crime
Ashton
 
1960 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV series)
– Summer Theatre: A Dream of Treason (1960)
 
1960 Sink the Bismarck!
Captain (Suffolk)
 
1959 A Touch of Larceny
Cmdr. Bates
 
1959 Interpol Calling (TV series)
Inspector MacAndrew
– Private View (1959) … Inspector MacAndrew
 
1958-1959 The Invisible Man (TV series)
Sir Charles Anderson / Colonel Ward
– The Vanishing Evidence (1959) … Colonel Ward
– Odds Against Death (1959) … Sir Charles Anderson (uncredited)
– Shadow on the Screen (1959) … Sir Charles Anderson
– Picnic with Death (1959) … Sir Charles Anderson
– Secret Experiment (1959) … Sir Charles Anderson
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1959 Dial 999 (TV series)
Rogers
– Extradition (1959) … Rogers
 
1958 Blind Spot
F. G. Fielding
 
1958 A Woman of Mystery
Harvey
 
1958 The Safecracker
Major Adbury
 
1958 I Accuse!
Prosecutor - 1st Dreyfus trial
 
1958 A Tale of Two Cities
Stryver
 
1958 The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (TV series)
Doctor Hilary Saunders / Sir Arthur Ruggles
– Three for One (1958) … Doctor Hilary Saunders
– Three Men on a Raft (1958) … Sir Arthur Ruggles
 
1957 Stars in Your Eyes
Ronnie
 
1957 The Birthday Present
Barrister
 
1957 The Vise (TV series)
Mr.Cartney
– The Missing Hours (1957) … Mr.Cartney
 
1957 Time Without Pity
Under-Secretary - Home Office (as Ernest Clarke)
 
1957 Decision Against Time
Maine
 
1956 The Baby and the Battleship
Cmdr. Geoffrey Digby
 
1956 Reach for the Sky
Wing Commander Beiseigel
 
1956 1984
Outer Party Announcer
 
1956 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Dr. Simpson
– A Walk in the Wilderness (1956) … Dr. Simpson
 
1955 The Dam Busters
Air Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane (now Air Chief Marshal) G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
 
1954 Beau Brummell
Dr. Warren
 
1954 The Detective
Bishop's Secretary
 
1954 Doctor in the House
Dr. Parrish
 
1953 The Long Memory
Proscecuting Councel (uncredited)
 
1952 Back to Methuselah (TV series)
Archbishop of York / Haslam
– The Thing Happens (1952) … Archbishop of York
– The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas (1952) … Haslam
 
1950 The Mudlark
Hammond (uncredited)
 
1950 Seven Days to Noon
Barber (uncredited)
 
1949 The Hidden Room (uncredited)
 
1949 Private Angelo (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 Nobody Does It Like Marti (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1976) … Himself
 

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(1986) He acted in Terence Rattigan's play, "Ross", at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Simon Ward, David Langton, Roland Curram and Garfield Morgan in the cast. See more »

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He was cremated and his ashes were interred at the Golders Green Crematorium in Golders Green, London, England. See more »

Star Sign:

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