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Boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian was born in 1936 and grew up in the mining village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire. His father was a miner who wanted a better life for his son; Brian lost...
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Actor (187 credits)
Actor (187 credits)
2020
Worzel Gummidge
(TV Series)
Abraham Longshanks
Abraham Longshanks
- Saucy Nancy
(2020)
... Abraham Longshanks (voice)
2004-2016
Peppa Pig
(TV Series)
Grampy Rabbit
Grampy Rabbit
- Playing Pretend
(2016)
... Grampy Rabbit (voice)
- Grampy Rabbit's Dinosaur Park
(2011)
... Grampy Rabbit (voice)
- Potato City
(2011)
... Grampy Rabbit (voice)
- Grampy Rabbits Lighthouse
(2010)
... Grampy Rabbit (voice)
- Grandpa Pig's Boat
(2004)
... Grampy Rabbit (voice)
2015-2016
Danger Mouse
(TV Series)
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
- Half the World Is Enough
(2016)
... Santa Claus (voice, uncredited)
- The Snowman Cometh
(2015)
... Santa Claus (voice)
2013-2015
Henry Hugglemonster
(TV Series)
Eduardo Enormomonster
Eduardo Enormomonster
- Is a Fella Isabella?/Dudes' Day Off with Daddo
(2015)
... Eduardo Enormomonster
- Ivory's Birthday Bash/Huggle Bubbles
(2015)
... Eduardo Enormomonster
- All About Summer Camp/Huggle... Whaaa?!
(2015)
... Eduardo Enormomonster (voice)
- Iron Granny/The Monster Coin
(2013)
... Eduardo Enormomonster (voice)
- Carried Away/Monster in Charge
(2013)
... Eduardo Enormomonster (voice)
2012-2013
Wizards vs. Aliens
(TV Series)
Nekross King / Nekross king
Nekross King / Nekross king
- All Out War, Part Two
(2013)
... Nekross King (voice)
- All Out War, Part One
(2013)
... Nekross King (voice)
- Endless Night: Part 2
(2013)
... Nekross King (voice)
- Endless Night, Part One
(2013)
... Nekross King (voice)
- The Thirteenth Floor, Part Two
(2013)
... Nekross King (voice)
2012-2013
The Amazing World of Gumball
(TV Series)
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
- Christmas
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Finale
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Bumpkin
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Watch
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Phone
(2012)
... (voice)
2007-2011
Doctors
(TV Series)
Dominic Duvall / Micky 'Rebel' Becket
Dominic Duvall / Micky 'Rebel' Becket
- The Devil's Daughter
(2011)
... Dominic Duvall
- Rebel, Rebel
(2007)
... Micky 'Rebel' Becket
2010-2011
Little Princess
(TV Series)
Great Uncle Walter
Great Uncle Walter
- I Want a Go Kart
(2011)
... Great Uncle Walter (voice)
- I Want My Horace
(2010)
... Great Uncle Walter
2010-2011
The Legend of Dick and Dom
(TV Series)
King
King
- Home
(2011)
... King
- Beastly
(2010)
... King
2008
The Wrong Door
(TV Series)
Captain Goiter
Captain Goiter
- Bondo
(2008)
... Captain Goiter
- The Train Pirates
(2008)
... Captain Goiter
2007-2008
Kika & Bob
(TV Series)
Bob
Bob
- Waterloo
(2008)
... Bob (voice)
- The Mystery of the Pearl Necklace
(2008)
... Bob (voice)
- Lavender, Art and Piglets
(2008)
... Bob (voice)
- Mamma Mia
(2008)
... Bob (voice)
- Safari!
(2008)
... Bob (voice)
2007
Franny's Feet
(TV Series)
Father Christmas
Father Christmas
- Season's Greetings/Opening Night Jitters
(2007)
... Father Christmas
2001
Fun at the Funeral Parlour
(TV Series)
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
- The Mountains of Doom
(2001)
... Brian Blessed
1997
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
(TV Mini-Series)
Squire Western
Squire Western
- Episode #1.5
(1997)
... Squire Western
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... Squire Western
- Episode #1.3
(1997)
... Squire Western
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Squire Western
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Squire Western
1995
Johnny and the Dead
(TV Mini-Series)
William Stickers / William Sticker
William Stickers / William Sticker
- Part 4
(1995)
... William Sticker
- Part 3
(1995)
... William Stickers
- Part 2
(1995)
... William Stickers
- Part 1
(1995)
... William Stickers
1991
Lovejoy
(TV Series)
Harry Catapodis
Harry Catapodis
- The Black Virgin of Vladimir (2 of 2)
(1991)
... Harry Catapodis
- Riding in Rollers (1 of 2)
(1991)
... Harry Catapodis
1990
The Castle of Adventure
(TV Series)
Sam
Sam
- Episode #1.8
(1990)
... Sam
- Episode #1.7
(1990)
... Sam
- Episode #1.6
(1990)
... Sam
- Episode #1.5
(1990)
... Sam
- Episode #1.4
(1990)
... Sam
1988-1989
War and Remembrance
(TV Mini-Series)
Gen. Yevlenko
Gen. Yevlenko
- Part VIII
(1989)
... Gen. Yevlenko
- Part VI
(1988)
... Gen. Yevlenko
1987
My Family and Other Animals
(TV Mini-Series)
Spiro
Spiro
- Episode #1.10
(1987)
... Spiro
- Episode #1.9
(1987)
... Spiro
- Episode #1.8
(1987)
... Spiro
- Episode #1.7
(1987)
... Spiro
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Spiro
1987
William Tell
(TV Series)
Gaston
Gaston
- Misalliance
(1987)
... Gaston
- The Pass
(1987)
... Gaston
- The Impostor
(1987)
... Gaston
1986
Roland Rat: The Series
(TV Series)
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Present
- Christmas Special
(1986)
... Ghost of Christmas Present
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
1986
The Kenny Everett Television Show
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #4.7
(1986)
- Episode #4.5
(1986)
- Episode #4.4
(1986)
... Various
- Episode #4.3
(1986)
- Episode #4.1
(1986)
1986
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
King Yrcanos
King Yrcanos
- The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Eight
(1986)
... King Yrcanos
- The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Seven
(1986)
... King Yrcanos
- The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Six
(1986)
... King Yrcanos
- The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Five
(1986)
... King Yrcanos
1986
Return to Treasure Island
(TV Mini-Series)
Long John Silver
Long John Silver
- Treasure Island
(1986)
... Long John Silver
- Spanish Gold
(1986)
... Long John Silver
- In Chains
(1986)
... Long John Silver
- Fugitives
(1986)
... Long John Silver
- The Crow's Nest
(1986)
... Long John Silver
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
(TV Mini-Series)
Olinthus
Olinthus
- Part 3
(1984)
... Olinthus
- Part 2
(1984)
... Olinthus
- Part 1
(1984)
... Olinthus
1983
Blackadder
(TV Series)
King Richard IV / Richard IV, A King / Richard XII of Scotland / ...
King Richard IV / Richard IV, A King / Richard XII of Scotland / ...
- The Black Seal
(1983)
... King Richard IV
- Witchsmeller Pursuivant
(1983)
... Richard IV, A King
- The Queen of Spain's Beard
(1983)
... King Richard IV
- The Archbishop
(1983)
... King Richard IV
- Born to Be King
(1983)
... Richard XII of Scotland
1981
The Little World of Don Camillo
(TV Series)
Peppone
Peppone
- Part 13
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 12
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 11
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 10
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 9
(1981)
... Peppone
1969-1979
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Jim Carter / Reg Sugden
Jim Carter / Reg Sugden
- Saint Vitus' Dance
(1979)
... Jim Carter
- Double Agent
(1969)
... Reg Sugden
1979
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Detective Sergeant Jack Nolan
Detective Sergeant Jack Nolan
- Lamb to the Slaughter
(1979)
... Detective Sergeant Jack Nolan
1979
The Aphrodite Inheritance
(TV Mini-Series)
Basileos
Basileos
- To Touch a Rainbow
(1979)
... Basileos
- The Eyes of Love
(1979)
... Basileos
- ...Said the Spider to the Fly
(1979)
... Basileos
- Come Into My Parlour...
(1979)
... Basileos
- A Friend in Need
(1979)
... Basileos
1962-1978
Z Cars
(TV Series)
PC Smith / PC Fancy Smith / P.C. Smith / ...
PC Smith / PC Fancy Smith / P.C. Smith / ...
- Pressure
(1978)
... Member of Public
- That's the Way It Is
(1965)
... PC Fancy Smith
- But the Crying...
(1965)
... PC Fancy Smith
- Celebration
(1965)
... PC Fancy Smith
- The Good Life
(1965)
... PC Fancy Smith
1976
I, Claudius
(TV Mini-Series)
Augustus
Augustus
- Old King Log
(1976)
... Augustus
- Poison Is Queen
(1976)
... Augustus
- What Shall We Do About Claudius?
(1976)
... Augustus
- Waiting in the Wings
(1976)
... Augustus
- Family Affairs
(1976)
... Augustus
1975-1976
Space: 1999
(TV Series)
Mentor / Dr. Cabot Rowland
Mentor / Dr. Cabot Rowland
- The Metamorph
(1976)
... Mentor
- Death's Other Dominion
(1975)
... Dr. Cabot Rowland
1975
Thriller
(TV Series)
Det Sgt George Briggs
Det Sgt George Briggs
- A Midsummer Nightmare
(1975)
... Det Sgt George Briggs
1975
Jackanory Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sir Godfrey de Gules
Sir Godfrey de Gules
- The Dragon in the Dungeon
(1975)
... Sir Godfrey de Gules
1974
Notorious Woman
(TV Mini-Series)
Albert Grzymala
Albert Grzymala
- Resolution
(1974)
... Albert Grzymala
- Sonata
(1974)
... Albert Grzymala
- Prelude
(1974)
... Albert Grzymala
1974
Boy Dominic
(TV Series)
William Woodcock
William Woodcock
- Charles and Emma
(1974)
... William Woodcock
- Lady Bulman Regrets
(1974)
... William Woodcock
- A Ghost in Greenwich
(1974)
... William Woodcock
- Friends of the Family
(1974)
... William Woodcock
- Sermons and Snuff
(1974)
... William Woodcock
1972-1973
Arthur of the Britons
(TV Series)
Mark of Cornwall
Mark of Cornwall
- The Games
(1973)
... Mark of Cornwall
- The Marriage Feast
(1973)
... Mark of Cornwall
- The Prisoner
(1973)
... Mark of Cornwall
- The Prize
(1973)
... Mark of Cornwall
- Rolf the Preacher
(1973)
... Mark of Cornwall
1973
Public Eye
(TV Series)
Rev. William Pratt
Rev. William Pratt
- Egg and Cress Sandwiches
(1973)
... Rev. William Pratt
1971
Owen, M.D.
(TV Series)
Bill Tulley
Bill Tulley
- I Love You, But: Part 2
(1971)
... Bill Tulley
- I Love You, But: Part 1
(1971)
... Bill Tulley
1971
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Turkish Stories: The Crow-Fairy - Part 2
(1971)
... Storyteller
- Turkish Stories: The Crow-Fairy - Part 1
(1971)
... Storyteller
- Turkish Stories: The Imp and the Nagging Wife
(1971)
... Storyteller
- Turkish Stories: The Miller and the Smiling Cat - Part 2
(1971)
... Storyteller
- Turkish Stories: The Miller and the Smiling Cat - Part 1
(1971)
... Storyteller
1969-1970
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Will / Peter
Will / Peter
- Wine of India
(1970)
... Will
- Son of Man
(1969)
... Peter
1969
My Partner the Ghost
(TV Series)
Jim Lawsey
Jim Lawsey
- The Ghost Who Saved the Bank at Monte Carlo
(1969)
... Jim Lawsey
1967-1969
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Sergeant Hearn / Mark Dayton
Sergeant Hearn / Mark Dayton
- The Morning After
(1969)
... Sergeant Hearn
- The Superlative Seven
(1967)
... Mark Dayton
1968
Cold Comfort Farm
(TV Mini-Series)
Reuben Starkadder
Reuben Starkadder
- Doom
(1968)
... Reuben Starkadder
- Woodshed
(1968)
... Reuben Starkadder
- Folk
(1968)
... Reuben Starkadder
1967
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
(TV Series)
Porthos
Porthos
- The Last Enemy
(1967)
... Porthos
- Captured
(1967)
... Porthos
- Hunted
(1967)
... Porthos
- Treachery
(1967)
... Porthos
- The Scaffold
(1967)
... Porthos
1966-1967
The Three Musketeers
(TV Mini-Series)
Porthos
Porthos
- Walk to the Scaffold
(1967)
... Porthos
- Assassin
(1967)
... Porthos
- The Cardinal
(1967)
... Porthos
- At Night All Cats Are Grey
(1966)
... Porthos
- Branded
(1966)
... Porthos
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