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2012 Doctors (TV series)
Albert Bilberry
– A Taste of Honey (2012) … Albert Bilberry
 
2001-2011 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Commodore / Sir Harry Chatwyn
– The Oblong Murders (2011) … Commodore
– The Electric Vendetta (2001) … Sir Harry Chatwyn
 
1965-2010 Coronation Street (TV series)
Alan Hoyle / Lorry Driver
– Episode #1.7499 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
– Episode #1.7495 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
– Episode #1.7490 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
– Episode #1.7491 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
– Episode #1.7489 (2010) … Alan Hoyle
See all 7 episodes »
 
2010 Burke and Hare
Lord Provost
 
2010 Joe Maddison's War (TV movie)
Father Connolly
 
2010 On Expenses (TV movie)
Lord
 
2009 Hamlet (TV movie)
Player King
 
2008 Flick
Dr. Nickel
 
2008 Emmerdale (TV series)
Joe Jacobs
– Affairs of the Heart (2008) … Joe Jacobs
– Episode #1.4961 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
– Episode #1.4960 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
– Episode #1.4917 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
– Episode #1.4908 (2008) … Joe Jacobs
 
2008 Never Better (TV series)
Keith's Dad
– Dad (2008) … Keith's Dad
 
2008 City of Vice (TV series)
Sir Charles Cavendish
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … Sir Charles Cavendish
 
2007 Sold (TV series)
George
– Episode #1.6 (2007) … George
 
2001-2007 Casualty (TV series)
Jack Hetherington / Reg Macready
– Finding the Words (2007) … Jack Hetherington
– Heart of Gold (2001) … Reg Macready
 
2007 The Midnight Drives
Guesthouse Owner
 
2007 The Trial of Tony Blair (TV movie)
Judge
 
2006 Miss Potter
Sir Nigel
 
2006 Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (TV series)
Lactantius
– Constantine (2006) … Lactantius
 
2001-2006 The Bill (TV series)
Norman Stamp / Ronnie Atkens
– 445 (2006) … Norman Stamp
– 444 (2006) … Norman Stamp
– 442 (2006) … Norman Stamp
– 440 (2006) … Norman Stamp
– 431 (2006) … Norman Stamp
See all 8 episodes »
 
2005 Doc Martin (TV series)
Christopher Ellingham
– The Family Way (2005) … Christopher Ellingham
 
2005 Holby City (TV series)
Al Bowling
– No Pain No Gain (2005) … Al Bowling
 
2005 Distant Shores (TV series)
Old Man Smith
– Episode #1.6 (2005) … Old Man Smith
– Episode #1.5 (2005) … Old Man Smith
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Old Man Smith
– Episode #1.2 (2005) … Old Man Smith
– Episode #1.1 (2005) … Old Man Smith
 
2005 Shameless (TV series)
Neville
– Episode #2.1 (2005) … Neville
 
2004 Vanity Fair
Lord Bareacres
 
2004 The Brief (TV series)
Justice Saul Grandage
– A Sort of Love (2004) … Justice Saul Grandage
 
2004 London (TV movie)
Henry Moore
 
2004 Every Time You Look at Me (TV movie)
Roger
 
2003 The Other Boleyn Girl (TV movie)
Uncle Howard
 
2002 Paradise Heights (TV series)
Harry Edwards
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Harry Edwards
 
2002 The Secret (TV movie)
Frank
 
2002 The Falklands Play (TV movie)
Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin (Chief of the Defence Staff)
 
2001 Bob & Rose (TV series)
William Gossage
 
1999 Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (TV movie)
Sir Hew Dalrymple
 
1998 Verdict (TV series)
Judge Peregrine Horner
– Split Second (1998) … Judge Peregrine Horner
 
1998 Peak Practice (TV series)
Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
– Once in a Lifetime (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
– Two Things Stand Like Stone (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
– Through a Glass Darkly (1998) … Jackie Brown - Erica's Biological Father
 
1998 Diary (short)
 
1997 A Perfect State (TV series)
Justice Dimkins
– Episode #1.4 (1997) … Justice Dimkins
 
1996 Doctor Finlay (TV series)
Andrew Grant
– A Simple Operation (1996) … Andrew Grant
 
1996 The Merchant of Venice (TV movie)
The Duke of Venice
 
1995 Heartbeat (TV series)
Frank Armstrong
– It's All in the Game (1995) … Frank Armstrong
 
1995 Performance (TV series)
Earl of Warwick
– Henry IV (1995) … Earl of Warwick
 
1995 Persuasion
Admiral Croft
 
1995 Oliver's Travels (TV mini-series)
Mr. Gunn
– Do We Look Like That (1995) … Mr. Gunn
 
1995 Crown Prosecutor (TV series)
Judge Mellor
– Episode #1.8 (1995) … Judge Mellor
 
1995 Harry (TV series)
Jack Crow
– Episode #2.5 (1995) … Jack Crow
 
1995 Hilary (short) (voice)
 
1994 Fatherland (TV movie)
Luther
 
1994 Finney (TV series)
Bobo Sr.
 
1994 Faith (TV movie)
Boss
 
1994 Dragonworld
Lester MacIntyre
 
1994 A Pinch of Snuff (TV movie)
Godfrey Blengdale
 
1994 Romeo & Juliet (TV movie)
Friar Lawrence
 
1993 Thora on the Straight and Narrow (TV series)
 
1993 The Trial
Herr Deimen
 
1992-1993 Runaway Bay (TV series)
M. Snotts
– The Robbery (1993) … M. Snotts
– The Secret Garden (1993) … M. Snotts
– Heartbreak Hotel (1993) … M. Snotts
– Race Like the Wind (1993) … M. Snotts
– Going for Gold (1993) … M. Snotts
See all 18 episodes »
 
1992-1993 Medics (TV series)
Dean of Medicine
– Episode #3.2 (1993) … Dean of Medicine
– Episode #2.3 (1992) … Dean of Medicine
 
1992 Tell Tale Hearts (TV mini-series)
John Wilson
 
1992 Civvies (TV series)
Judge
– Episode #1.6 (1992) … Judge
 
1992 Leon the Pig Farmer
Vitelli
 
1992 Wuthering Heights
Thomas Earnshaw
 
1992 Spender (TV series)
Berry
– The Golden Striker (1992) … Berry
 
1991 Pirate Prince (TV movie)
Kreutzen
 
1991 An Actor's Life for Me (TV series)
Frank
– Not Suitable for Parents (1991) … Frank
 
1991 Incident in Judaea (TV movie)
Pontius Pilate
 
1990 The Chief (TV series)
Terence Ogilvy
– Episode #1.2 (1990) … Terence Ogilvy
 
1990 The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (TV movie)
Tom Clarke
 
1990 Chelmsford 123 (TV series)
Psychiatrist
– Heads You Lose (1990) … Psychiatrist
 
1990 The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (TV movie)
The Chamberlain/Father (voice)
 
1989 A Tale of Two Cities (TV mini-series)
Attorney General
– Episode #1.1 (1989) … Attorney General
 
1989 Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World (TV movie)
Tallon
 
1989 And a Nightingale Sang (TV movie)
George
 
1989 Countdown to War (TV movie)
Joachim Von Ribbentrop
 
1989 The Dog It Was That Died (TV movie)
Dr. Seddon
 
1988 A Vote for Hitler (TV movie)
Lindsay
 
1986-1988 Screenplay (TV series)
Supt. Hammond / William Danby
– The Black and Blue Lamp (1988) … Supt. Hammond
– The Marlowe Inquest (1986) … William Danby
 
1988 Les Girls (TV series)
Whittaker
– Flowers (1988) … Whittaker
 
1988 Glory Enough for All (TV movie)
Dr. John MacLeod
 
1988 All in Good Faith (TV series)
Oscar Randolph
– False Profits (1988) … Oscar Randolph
 
1988 Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (TV mini-series documentary)
Henry IV / Leone / Ruggio Ruggeri
– Luigi Pirandello (1988) … Ruggio Ruggeri / Henry IV / Leone
 
1988 Duke Bluebeard's Castle (TV movie)
Speaker of the Prologue (voice)
 
1987 Knights of God (TV series)
Prior Mordrin
– Episode #1.13 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
– Episode #1.12 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
– Episode #1.11 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
– Episode #1.10 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
– Episode #1.9 (1987) … Prior Mordrin
See all 13 episodes »
 
1987 The New Statesman (TV series)
Sir Malachi Jellicoe
– Happiness Is a Warm Gun (1987) … Sir Malachi Jellicoe
 
1986 Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (TV series)
Malcolm Hartock
– Episode #2.4 (1986) … Malcolm Hartock
 
1986 Death Is Part of the Process (TV movie)
 
1985 All Creatures Great and Small (TV series)
Mr. Mount
– 1985 Special (1985) … Mr. Mount
 
1985 Edge of Darkness (TV mini-series)
Ross
– Breakthrough (1985) … Ross
– Burden of Proof (1985) … Ross
– Into the Shadows (1985) … Ross
– Compassionate Leave (1985) … Ross
 
1985 The Tripods (TV series)
Master West 468
– Episode #2.9 (1985) … Master West 468
– Episode #2.8 (1985) … Master West 468
– Episode #2.7 (1985) … Master West 468
– Episode #2.6 (1985) … Master West 468
– Episode #2.5 (1985) … Master West 468
 
1985 Deceptions (TV movie)
Chief Inspector
 
1985 A Month in the Country (TV movie)
Schaaf
 
1985 By the Sword Divided (TV series)
Solicitor General
– Restoration (1985) … Solicitor General
 
1985 Murder with Mirrors (TV movie)
Christian Gilbranson
 
1985 The Browning Version (TV movie)
Dr. Frobisher
 
1984 Pericles, Prince of Tyre (TV movie)
King Antiochus
 
1984 The Prisoner of Zenda (TV mini-series)
Colonel Sapt
 
1984 Squaring the Circle (TV movie)
Gierek
 
1984 Swallows and Amazons Forever!: The Big Six (TV movie)
P.C. Tedder
 
1984 Swallows and Amazons Forever!: Coot Club (TV movie)
P.C. Tedder
 
1983 Juliet Bravo (TV series)
John Lambert
– Retribution (1983) … John Lambert
 
1982 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (TV mini-series)
Ralph Nickleby / Opera Singer
– Part 2 (1982) … Ralph Nickleby
– Part 1 (1982) … Ralph Nickleby / Opera Singer
 
1982 Squadron (TV series)
Air Vice Marshal
– Mascot (1982) … Air Vice Marshal
 
1982 Spaghetti House
Alto Funzionario
 
1982 Strangers (TV series)
Lazarov
– With These Gloves You Can Pass Through Mirrors (1982) … Lazarov
 
1982 The Tale of Beatrix Potter (TV movie)
 
1981 An American Werewolf in London
Dr. J. S. Hirsch
 
1980 Spine Chillers (TV series)
 
1979 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
– Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1979)
 
1979 Doctor Who (TV series)
Marshal
– The Armageddon Factor: Part Six (1979) … Marshal
– The Armageddon Factor: Part Four (1979) … Marshal
– The Armageddon Factor: Part Three (1979) … Marshal
– The Armageddon Factor: Part Two (1979) … Marshal
– The Armageddon Factor: Part One (1979) … Marshal
 
1979 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Den
– The Quiz Kid (1979) … Den
 
1979 The Quiz Kid
Dennis
 
1979 A Performance of Macbeth (TV movie)
Banquo
 
1978 Return of the Saint (TV series)
Ray Dennis
– Tower Bridge Is Falling Down (1978) … Ray Dennis
 
1971-1978 Play for Today (TV series)
Cheeseman / Penitent
– Butterflies Don't Count (1978) … Penitent
– Alma Mater (1971) … Cheeseman
 
1977 Assault on Agathon
Matt Fenrek
 
1976 Hadleigh (TV series)
Driberg
– Broke (1976) … Driberg
 
1976 When the Boat Comes In (TV series)
Les Mallow
– Kind Hearted Rat with a Lifebelt (1976) … Les Mallow
 
1975 Shadows (TV series)
Edward Pitter
– The Other Window (1975) … Edward Pitter
 
1975 Against the Crowd (TV series)
Sir Lionel Frobisher
– Blind Man's Buff (1975) … Sir Lionel Frobisher
 
1975 Churchill's People (TV series)
Colonel John Hewson
– The Agreement of the People (1975) … Colonel John Hewson
 
1974-1975 An Unofficial Rose (TV mini-series)
Randall Peronett
– Episode #1.4 (1975) … Randall Peronett
– Episode #1.3 (1975) … Randall Peronett
– Episode #1.2 (1975) … Randall Peronett
– Episode #1.1 (1974) … Randall Peronett
 
1972-1973 New Scotland Yard (TV series)
Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
– Pier (1973) … Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
– Rogues Gallery (1973) … Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
– Monopoly (1973) … Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
– The Stone (1973) … Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
– Don't Go Out Alone (1973) … Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom
See all 38 episodes »
 
1972 Young Winston
John Howard
 
1972 The Shadow of the Tower (TV mini-series)
Michael Joseph
– Do the Sheep Sin? (1972) … Michael Joseph
 
1971 The Devils
Trincant
 
1971 Elizabeth R (TV mini-series)
Sir Francis Drake
– The Enterprise of England (1971) … Sir Francis Drake
 
1971 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Det. Chief Supt. Allan
– Something Big (1971) … Det. Chief Supt. Allan
 
1970/I Hamlet (TV movie)
Claudius
 
1968-1970 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
MacDuff / Sebastian
– Macbeth (1970) … MacDuff
– The Tempest (1968) … Sebastian
 
1970 The Walking Stick
Bertie Irons
 
1970 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
– Reparation (1970)
 
1969 The Dustbinmen (TV series)
Bloody Delilah #1
– Episode #1.6 (1969) … Bloody Delilah #1
– Episode #1.5 (1969) … Bloody Delilah #1
– Episode #1.4 (1969) … Bloody Delilah #1
– Episode #1.3 (1969) … Bloody Delilah #1
– Episode #1.2 (1969) … Bloody Delilah #1
See all 6 episodes »
 
1967-1969 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Dwornik / Jackie
– Close the Coalhouse Door (1969) … Jackie
– The Order (1967) … Dwornik
 
1963-1969 Z Cars (TV series)
Det. Insp. Witty / Brooks / Andy Nolan / …
– One End of the Road: Part 2 (1969) … Det. Insp. Witty
– One End of the Road: Part 1 (1969) … Det. Insp. Witty
– Special Duty: Part 2 (1969) … Det. Insp. Witty
– Special Duty: Part 1 (1969) … Det. Insp. Witty
– The Soft Touch: Part 2 (1969) … Det. Insp. Witty
See all 64 episodes »
 
1969 The Champions (TV series)
Lt. Kruger Haller
– The Search (1969) … Lt. Kruger Haller
 
1968 The Caesars (TV series)
Vitellius
– Sejanus (1968) … Vitellius
– Tiberius (1968) … Vitellius
 
1961-1968 The Avengers (TV series)
Bloom / Harry / Robert Stone / …
– Look - (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) But There Were These Two Fellers... (1968) … Seagrave
– The Murder Market (1965) … Robert Stone
– Dead of Winter (1961) … Harry
– Square Root of Evil (1961) … Bloom
 
1967 Softly Softly (TV series)
Det. Insp. Roper
– Material Evidence (1967) … Det. Insp. Roper
 
1967 The Further Adventures of the Musketeers (TV series)
Aramis
– The Last Enemy (1967) … Aramis
– Captured (1967) … Aramis
– Hunted (1967) … Aramis
– Treachery (1967) … Aramis
– The Scaffold (1967) … Aramis
See all 16 episodes »
 
1967 The Baron (TV series)
John Garvey
– Storm Warning (1967) … John Garvey
 
1966 The Saint (TV series)
Pilot
– The Queen's Ransom (1966) … Pilot
 
1966 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Fred Barrow
– The Signal Box of Grandpa Hudson (1966) … Fred Barrow
 
1963-1966 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Detective / Major 'Pongo' Standing / Outsider
– The Move After Checkmate (1966) … Outsider
– Between the Two of Us (1965) … Detective
– End of Conflict (1963) … Major 'Pongo' Standing
 
1966 Pardon the Expression (TV series)
Policeman
– Heads Down (1966) … Policeman
 
1965-1966 Secret Agent (TV series)
Shimon / Singri Rhamin
– Two Birds with One Bullet (1966) … Singri Rhamin
– Judgement Day (1965) … Shimon
 
1966 The Liars (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1966)
 
1965 R3 (TV series)
Tony Bond
– In Your Own Back Yard (1965) … Tony Bond
 
1965 Darling
Customs Officer (uncredited)
 
1965 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Gordon Follister
– Seek Her Out (1965) … Gordon Follister
 
1964 Diary of a Young Man (TV series)
Archibald
– Relationships (1964) … Archibald
 
1964 Crane (TV series)
Philippe
– Gypsy's Warning (1964) … Philippe
 
1964 The Villains (TV series)
Jack Lyman
– The Country Boys (1964) … Jack Lyman
 
1963 The Plane Makers (TV series)
James Nett
– Any More for the Skylark? (1963) … James Nett
 
1963 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Carlyon
– The Case of the Gold Salesmen (1963) … Carlyon
 
1963 Moonstrike (TV series)
Paul
– The Factory (1963) … Paul
 
1963 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Karl Eppler
– Lost in Transit (1963) … Karl Eppler
 
1963 Man of the World (TV series)
Gioti
– The Bandit (1963) … Gioti
 
1961 Boyd Q.C. (TV series)
Mr. Clovier QC
– Roast Chicken (1961) … Mr. Clovier QC
 
1961 Danger Man (TV series)
Luigi
– The Brothers (1961) … Luigi
 
1961 The Silent Weapon (short)
John Powers
 
1960 The Haunted House (TV series)
Philolaches
– Part 2 (1960) … Philolaches
– Part 1 (1960) … Philolaches
 
1958 Champion Road (TV series)
Ben the Barman
– Episode #1.1 (1958) … Ben the Barman
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1989 And a Nightingale Sang (TV movie) (performer: "Oh Johnny Oh, Johnny Oh!" - uncredited, "We'll Meet Again" - uncredited, "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2009 Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Readings
– W.H. Auden (2007) … Readings (voice)
 
1993 Pebble Mill at One (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 February 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1989 Chronicle (TV series documentary)
Himself - Readings
– Images of Another World (1989) … Himself - Readings
 
1984 All Our Working Lives (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Chemicals: Scientific Change (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Cutting Coal (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Textiles: Cotton People (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– The Shipbuilders (1984) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
1974 The Val Doonican Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1973 Whodunnit? (TV series)
Himself / Panelist
– Happy New Year (1973) … Himself/Panelist
 
1967 Ten Days That Shook the World (TV documentary) (voice)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007 Defining Shadows (video short)
Marshal
 
2007 Weird Science (video short)
The Marshal
 
2007 A Matter of Time (video documentary)
The Marshal/Colonel Sapt
 
1991 Auntie's Bloomers
Himself
 

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(May 1959) He acted with the Bristol Old Vic School at the Theatre Royal in Bristol, England with Peter Wyngarde, Donald Pickering, Ingrid Hafner, Peter Wilson, Robin Phillips, Patrick Stewart, Norman Tyrrell, David Perry, David King, Daniel Moynihan, Susan Engel, and Peter Jeffrey in the cast. John Hale was director... See more »

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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Star Sign:

Cancer