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Brian Blessed
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 (172 credits)
Actor (172 credits)
2004-2016
Peppa Pig
(TV Series short)
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
- Iron Granny/The Monster Coin
(2013)
... Eduardo Enormomonster (voice)
- Carried Away/Monster in Charge
(2013)
... Eduardo Enormomonster (voice)
- Grr Power/Fangs Out
(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)
2013
The Amazing World of Gumball
(TV Series)
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
- Christmas
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Bumpkin
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
- The Watch
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
2013
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
(TV Series)
Voice Over
Voice Over
- The Final
(2013)
... Voice Over (voice)
- Episode #5.3
(2013)
... Voice Over (voice)
- Episode #5.2
(2013)
... Voice Over (voice)
- Episode #5.1
(2013)
... Voice Over (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
The Legend of Dick and Dom
(TV Series)
King
King
- Home
(2011)
... King
- Beastly
(2010)
... King
2010
Little Princess
(TV Series)
Great Uncle Walter
Great Uncle Walter
- I Want My Horace
(2010)
... Great Uncle Walter
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 Mini-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)
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
Crossbow
(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
The Black Adder
(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 12
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 11
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 10
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 9
(1981)
... Peppone
- Part 8
(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 Regets
(1974)
... William Woodcock
- 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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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard III," in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England with Antony Sher, Roger Allam, Penny Downie, Frances Tomelty, Malcolm Storry, Patricia Routledge, Harold Innocent, and Christopher Ravenscroft in the cast. Bill ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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I would love to be in Doctor Who (2005) if they could find me another part. See more »Trivia:
As a child, he and his friends used to play at "Flash Gordon", inspired by the Buster Crabbe serial films. In these childhood games, Brian would always play "Vultan", leader of the Hawkmen. In the cult science fiction film Flash Gordon (1980), he played the same role as he had in childhood. See more »Trademark:
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