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1989 The Tall Guy
Old Man in Wheelchair

1985-1989 The Bill (TV series)
Elderly Victim / Fred / Old Man

– N. F. A. (1989) … Old Man

– What Are Little Boys Made Of? (1987) … Elderly Victim

– The Sweet Smell of Failure (1985) … Fred

1988 Tumbledown (TV movie)
Elderly Man

1987 Screen Two (TV series)

– The Children of Dynmouth (1987)

1987 Comeback (TV movie)
Perry

1986 Casualty (TV series)
Harry

– Moonlight Becomes You... (1986) … Harry

1985 Honeymoon (TV movie)

1971-1984 Play for Today (TV series)
Grandad / Old man / Stanley Middleton

– Dog Ends (1984) … Grandad

– Stan's Last Game (1983) … Stanley Middleton

– The Pigeon Fancier (1971) … Old man

1983 An Englishman Abroad (TV movie)
George

1983 Bergerac (TV series)
Locksmith

– The Moonlight Girls (1983) … Locksmith

1982 Objects of Affection (TV series)
Dad

– Marks (1982) … Dad

1981 Funny Man (TV series)
Doorkeeper

– Gingerbread House (1981) … Doorkeeper

1980 The Mirror Crack'd
2nd Man in Village Hall (uncredited)

1980 Can We Get on Now, Please? (TV series)
'Old' Bailey

– Trial by Television (1980) … 'Old' Bailey

– Variations in Two Flats (1980) … 'Old' Bailey

– What's Your Medicine? (1980) … 'Old' Bailey

– The Underdog (1980) … 'Old' Bailey

– Pettigrew's Last Stand (1980) … 'Old' Bailey

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1979 Bless Me Father (TV series)
Mr. Wilkins

– The Season of Goodwill (1979) … Mr. Wilkins

1979 Quatermass (TV series)
Orderly

– An Endangered Species (1979) … Orderly

1979 Thomas and Sarah (TV series)
Arthur Dooley

– The Poor Young Widow of Peckham (1979) … Arthur Dooley

1979 Danger UXB (TV series)
Gardener

– Cast Iron Killer (1979) … Gardener

1977-1978 Backs to the Land (TV series)
Wally

– Right Royal (1978) … Wally

– A Day Dog and Doris (1978) … Wally

– Waits and Desperate Measures (1978) … Wally

– Let's Talk Turkey (1978) … Wally

– Remains to Be Seen (1978) … Wally

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1968-1978 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Sam, as old man / Sid

– A Question of Time (1978) … Sam, as old man

– Two World Wars and a Gold Clock (1971)

– The Bonegrinder (1968) … Sid

1977 Love for Lydia (TV series)
Old Hoylake

– Episode #1.2 (1977) … Old Hoylake

1976 Thriller (TV series)
Caretaker

– Dial a Deadly Number (1976) … Caretaker

1974 Sykes (TV series)
George

– The Pub (1974) … George

1974 The Nine Tailors (TV mini-series)
Harry Gotobed

– Episode #1.4 (1974) … Harry Gotobed

– Episode #1.2 (1974) … Harry Gotobed

1973 Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (TV series)
Skipper

– Frank and Marvin (1973) … Skipper

1972-1973 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)

– Croust (1973)

– Thrills Galore (1972)

1972 The Edwardians (TV mini-series)
Billy

– The Reluctant Juggler (1972) … Billy

1972 The Black Arrow (TV series)
Nicholas Appleyard

– The Prophecy (1972) … Nicholas Appleyard

1972 Dead of Night (TV series)
Clockmender

– Death Cancels All Debts (1972) … Clockmender

1972 Man at the Top (TV series)
Uncle Dick

– Welcome on the Mat (1972) … Uncle Dick

1972 Follyfoot (TV series)
Old Man in Cafe

– Someone, Somewhere (1972) … Old Man in Cafe

1972 Spyder's Web (TV series)
Archivist

– Nobody's Strawberry Fool (1972) … Archivist

1972 The Challengers (TV series)
George Taylor

– What About England? (1972) … George Taylor

1972 Upstairs, Downstairs (TV series)
Harris

– I Dies from Love (1972) … Harris

1971 Hands of the Ripper
Guard

1971 Paul Temple (TV series)
Harry Broadman

– Winner Takes All (1971) … Harry Broadman

1962-1971 Z Cars (TV series)
Mr. Arnot / Mr. Chalcroft / Sam Dawson / …

– The Mystery: Part 1 (1971) … Sam Dawson

– The Five Whistles (1962) … Watchman

– On Watch - Newtown (1962) … Mr. Chalcroft

– Stab in the Dark (1962) … Mr. Arnot

1971 Universal Soldier
Taxi Driver (uncredited)

1970 For the Love of Ada (TV series)
Arthur Parsons

– The Wedding (1970) … Arthur Parsons

– The Birthday (1970) … Arthur Parsons

1970 Department S (TV series)
The Porter

– A Small War of Nerves (1970) … The Porter

1969 Parkin's Patch (TV series)
Evans

– Boys (1969) … Evans

1969 My Partner the Ghost (TV series)
Hotel Porter

– Murder Ain't What It Used to Be! (1969) … Hotel Porter

1969 Hadleigh (TV series)
Joe

– The Wrong Side of the Hill (1969) … Joe

1969 The Southern Star
Todd

1969 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
George

– Random Quest (1969) … George

1969 The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (TV series)
Benson

– Pursuit (1969) … Benson

– Revolt (1969) … Benson

– Marriage (1969) … Benson

1968 Subterfuge
Caretaker

1956-1968 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Arthur Pitman / Bill Spain / Fred / …

– High Finance (1968) … Arthur Pitman

– Final Appearance (1964) … Joe Evans

– The Switch (1963) … Mr. Enderby

– The Cruel Streak (1962) … Mr. Dunn

– The Loose Load (1961) … Fred

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1968 The Root of All Evil? (TV series)
Eddie

– The Bonus (1968) … Eddie

1968 Ukridge (TV series)
Stage doorkeeper

– The Debut of Battling Billson (1968) … Stage doorkeeper

1968 Freewheelers (TV series)
Clayton

– The Big Freeze: Part 2: Valkyrie (1968) … Clayton

1965-1967 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Blind Sam / Dad / Henry Gorbet

– The Profile of a Gentleman (1967) … Blind Sam

– Tomorrow, Just You Wait (1965) … Henry Gorbet

– The End of Arthur's Marriage (1965) … Dad

1967 Five Million Years to Earth
Newsvendor

1967 Send Foster (TV series)

– Just Read That Back to Me, Young Man (1967)

1967 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Father

– The Cupboard (1967) … Father

1967 Charlie Bubbles
Mr. Noseworthy

1967 The Revenue Men (TV series)
Mr. Garston

– A Pretty Flat Kind of Existence (1967) … Mr. Garston

1967 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (TV series)
Sam Spicer

– The Black Doctor (1967) … Sam Spicer

1967 River Rivals (TV series)
Jorkins

1966 Weavers Green (TV series)
Bert Vincent

– Episode #1.49 (1966) … Bert Vincent

– Episode #1.1 (1966) … Bert Vincent

1966 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Joe Robb

– The Case of the Missing Cabinet Maker (1966) … Joe Robb

1965 Life at the Top
Wincastle

1965 The Avengers (TV series)
Fred

– The Gravediggers (1965) … Fred

1965 Public Eye (TV series)
John

– A Harsh World for Zealots (1965) … John

1964 Crossroads (TV series)
Mr. Keeley

1964 Hide and Seek
Porter

1964 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
The watchman

– I Can Walk Where I Like Can't I? (1964) … The watchman

1964 The Plane Makers (TV series)
Ted Castle

– A Condition of Sale (1964) … Ted Castle

1962-1963 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Pat Calvert / Paul Rosman / Uncle Fred

– Formula for Death (1963) … Uncle Fred

– Who Killed Cock Robbin? (1963) … Paul Rosman

– Time to Kill (1962) … Pat Calvert

1963 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Fred Tidy

– Little Doris (1963) … Fred Tidy

1963 A Little Big Business (TV series)
Charlie

– Pilot (1963) … Charlie

1963 Maupassant (TV series)
Father Boitelle

– Getting Married (1963) … Father Boitelle

1962 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV series)
Mr. Adams / Mr. Bounty

– Parkin's Primitives (1962)

– The Man Who Opted Out (1962) … Mr. Adams

– Worm's Eye View (1962) … Mr. Bounty

1962 Harpers West One (TV series)
Jennings

– Episode #2.9 (1962) … Jennings

1962 Studio 4 (TV series)

– Stamboul Train (1962)

1962 Jigsaw
Mr. Peck (uncredited)

1962 Design for Loving
Walter

1961 The Charlie Drake Show (TV series)

– Bingo Madness (1961)

1961 The Pursuers (TV series)
Billy Parker

– The Sailor (1961) … Billy Parker

1961 Family Solicitor (TV series)
Thomas

– The Meeting (1961) … Thomas

1961 The Curse of the Werewolf
Marques' Chef

1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Mr. Breed

– Signal Received (1961) … Mr. Breed

1961 Old Mac
Father

1960 The Hands of Orlac
Guard

1960 Sword of Sherwood Forest
Old Bowyer

1960 Man from Interpol (TV series)
Danny Dodds / Fred

– The Big Racket (1960) … Fred

– My Brother's Keeper (1960) … Danny Dodds

1960 Concrete Jungle
Mr. Able

1960 Here Lies Miss Sabry (TV series)
Porter

– Discretion Imperative (1960) … Porter

1960 The Secret Kingdom (TV mini-series)
Joe

– Episode #1.3 (1960) … Joe

1960 School for Scoundrels
Carpenter

1960 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Mr. Hubble

– Episode #1.324 (1960) … Mr. Hubble

1960 Stuff and Nonsense (TV movie)
Jack Pimble

1960 The Shakedown
Pinza

1959 The Wreck of the Mary Deare
Court Clerk (uncredited)

1959 Dancers in Mourning (TV series)
Richards

– Part 1 (1959) … Richards

1959 The Nun's Story
Pascin (uncredited)

1959 Jack the Ripper
Harry the stage door keeper

1959 Model for Murder
Lock Keeper

1959 The Nightwatchman's Stories (TV series)
1st Customer

– Friends in Need (1959) … 1st Customer

1958 Private Investigator (TV series)
Henry Peacock

– The Missing Crucifix (1958) … Henry Peacock

1958 The Salvage Gang
Shorty

1958 Ivanhoe (TV series)
Old Serving Man

– The German Knight (1958) … Old Serving Man

1958 Big Guns (TV series)
Sellerby

– Something Old - Something New (1958) … Sellerby

1958 Davy
Henry

1956-1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
Ben Bradley / Informer

– An Apple for the Archer (1957) … Ben Bradley

– The Jongleur (1956) … Informer

1957 Lucky Jim
Contractor

1957 Highland Fling (TV series)

– Going Concern (1957)

– Castle Plot (1957)

– Journey to View (1957)

– Vacant Possession (1957)

– Desirable Residence (1957)

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1957 Light Fingers (uncredited)

1957 Hell Drivers
Cafe Owner (uncredited)

1957 Rock Around the World
Mr. Steele

1957 Impulse
Mr. Palmer (Car Mechanic) (uncredited)

1957 Sword of Freedom (TV series)
Poggio / Tacco

– The Marionettes (1957) … Poggio

– The Sicillian (1957) … Tacco

1956 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Henry Hammer

– The Man in the Dock (1956) … Henry Hammer

1956 The Count of Monte Cristo (TV series)
Jacques Menard

– Monaco (1956) … Jacques Menard

1956 Reach for the Sky
Walker/Desoutters Aide (uncredited)

1956 The Gentle Touch
Jenkins

1956 All Square Aft (short)

1955-1956 London Playhouse (TV series)
Bill Ford / Frank

– Two for One (1956) … Bill Ford

– Fighting Chance (1955) … Frank

1956 The Extra Day
Porter at Flats (uncredited)

1955 John and Julie
Man in Train

1955 One Jump Ahead
Mr. Lamb

1955 Raising a Riot
Greengrocer (uncredited)

1954 Delayed Action
Bank clerk

1954 Solution by Phone (uncredited)

1953 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Manager

– Panic (1953) … Manager

1953 Meet Mr. Lucifer
2nd Trap Door Stage Hand (uncredited)

1953 The Intruder
Glazier (uncredited)

1953 Genevieve
Publican (uncredited)

1952 Come Back Peter
Mr. Hapgood

1952 Without the Prince (TV movie)
Ezra Weatherhead

1952 A Cradle of Willow (TV movie)
Randall

1952 Curtain Up
George

1951-1952 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Joe Parsons / PC Cuff

– Michael and Mary (1952) … PC Cuff

– Treasure on Pelican (1951) … Joe Parsons

1951 Island Rescue
Jean (cowman)

1951 Treasure on Pelican (TV movie)
Joe Parsons

1951 The Lavender Hill Mob
Mr. Richards (uncredited)

1951 The Warden (TV series)
Chapter Hotel porter

– Part 6 (1951) … Chapter Hotel porter

– Part 5 (1951) … Chapter Hotel porter

1951 The Galloping Major
Ernie Smart, Horse Owner

1949 Stop Press Girl
Green Line Conductor (uncredited)

1941 Once a Crook
Joseph

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