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Timothy Bateson (1926–2009)
Prolific British character actor, adept at eccentric or whimsical impersonations, particularly of Dickensian characters. The son of law society president Sir Dingwall Bateson, he won a scholarship to Wadham College, where he trained for acting with the Oxford University Dramatic Society. Straight out of college, he was handpicked by Alberto ...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 83) in London, England, UK |
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Actor (212 credits)
Actor (212 credits)
2001-2005
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Chalkie Black / Jed Harrison
Chalkie Black / Jed Harrison
- Mastermind
(2005)
... Chalkie Black
- Not So Special
(2001)
... Jed Harrison
1998-2005
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series)
Mr. Jocelyn / Mr. Jocelyne / James Jocelyne
Mr. Jocelyn / Mr. Jocelyne / James Jocelyne
- Orchis Fatalis
(2005)
... Mr. Jocelyn
- Death's Shadow
(1999)
... Mr. Jocelyne
- Written in Blood
(1998)
... James Jocelyne
2001
Beech Is Back
(TV Mini Series)
Tommy Goldman
Tommy Goldman
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Tommy Goldman
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Tommy Goldman
1989-2000
The Bill
(TV Series)
Tommy Goldman / Frankie Windsor / Eddie Clarke / ...
Tommy Goldman / Frankie Windsor / Eddie Clarke / ...
- All Fall Down: Part 2
(2000)
... Tommy Goldman
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
(1997)
... Frankie Windsor
- Camper
(1996)
... Eddie Clarke
- Little Green Apples
(1995)
... Michael Bright
- Steamers
(1989)
... Mr. Murdstone
2000
The 10th Kingdom
(TV Mini Series)
Tooth Fairy
Tooth Fairy
- Episode #1.10
(2000)
... Tooth Fairy
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Tooth Fairy
1998
Merlin
(TV Mini Series)
Father Abbot
Father Abbot
- Part 2
(1998)
... Father Abbot
- Part 1
(1998)
... Father Abbot
1996
Neverwhere
(TV Mini Series)
Halvard
Halvard
- As Above, So Below
(1996)
... Halvard
- Earl's Court to Islington
(1996)
... Halvard
1996
The Sculptress
(TV Mini Series)
Albert Hayes
Albert Hayes
- Episode #1.4
(1996)
... Albert Hayes
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Albert Hayes
1995
Paul Merton's Life of Comedy
(TV Series)
Grandad
Grandad
- Happy Ever After
(1995)
... Grandad
- Lost Youth
(1995)
... Grandad
- Marital Bliss
(1995)
... Grandad
- Teenage Years
(1995)
... Grandad
- School Days
(1995)
... Grandad
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(TV Series short)
Antigonus
Antigonus
- The Winter's Tale
(1994)
... Antigonus (voice)
1993
Bonjour la Classe
(TV Series)
Leonard Wigley
Leonard Wigley
- I Love Lucy
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Herring's Magnificat
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Old Dogs
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Vive la Revolution
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Red Card
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
1990-1993
Zorro
(TV Series)
Padre Benites
Padre Benites
- Conundrum
(1993)
... Padre Benites
- Death & Taxes
(1993)
... Padre Benites
- Symbol of Hope
(1992)
... Padre Benites
- A New Lease on Love
(1991)
... Padre Benites
- A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
(1990)
... Padre Benites (as Tim Bateson)
1990
You Only Live Twice: The Radio Play
(Video)
(voice)
1990
Never Come Back
(TV Mini Series)
Poole
Poole
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Poole
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Poole
1989
Tugs
(TV Series)
O.J. / Lord Stinker / Little Ditcher / ...
O.J. / Lord Stinker / Little Ditcher / ...
- Bigg Freeze
(1989)
... O.J. / Lord Stinker (voice)
- Up River
(1989)
... O.J. / Little Ditcher (voice)
- High Winds
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
- Jinxed
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
- Ghosts
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
1989
Morris Minor's Marvellous Motors
(TV Series)
Crawford
Crawford
- Kidnap
(1989)
... Crawford
- Love is in the Air
(1989)
... Crawford
- President Normalton
(1989)
... Crawford
1987
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
(TV Series)
Pond
Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode Three
(1987)
... Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode Two
(1987)
... Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode One
(1987)
... Pond
1983-1986
Don't Wait Up
(TV Series)
Mr. Burton / Mr Burton
Mr. Burton / Mr Burton
- Episode #3.7
(1986)
... Mr. Burton
- Episode #2.4
(1984)
... Mr Burton
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Mr. Burton
1984
Ever Decreasing Circles
(TV Series)
Laurence
Laurence
- Snooker
(1984)
... Laurence
- The Cricket Match
(1984)
... Laurence
1984
Bird of Prey 2
(TV Series)
Mr. Jorry
Mr. Jorry
- Trapdoor and Spook
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
- Ducks in a Row
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
- A State-of-the-Art Way to Die
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
1966-1982
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Under prompter / John True
Under prompter / John True
- The Critic
(1982)
... Under prompter
- Make Me an Offer
(1966)
... John True
1980-1982
Grange Hill
(TV Series)
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.10
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.9
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.8
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.7
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.1
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
1980
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Mr. Bottomley
Mr. Bottomley
- The Fall of the House of Unsworth
(1980)
... Mr. Bottomley
1968-1980
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Arthur / The Assistant Commisioner
Arthur / The Assistant Commisioner
- The Gate of Eden: Part 3 - Peter
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Gate of Eden: Part 2 - Sue
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Gate of Eden: Part 1 - Mr. Falconer
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Retreat
(1968)
... The Assistant Commisioner
1980
Thérèse Raquin
(TV Mini Series)
Grivet
Grivet
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Grivet
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Grivet
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Grivet
1979
Diary of a Nobody
(TV Series)
Cummings
Cummings
- Episode #1.9
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.8
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Cummings
1978-1979
The Famous Five
(TV Series)
Professor Hayling
Professor Hayling
- Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2
(1979)
... Professor Hayling (credit only)
- Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1
(1979)
... Professor Hayling
- Five Are Together Again: Episode Two
(1978)
... Professor Hayling
- Five Are Together Again: Episode One
(1978)
... Professor Hayling
1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
(TV Series)
Sir Oliver Martext
Sir Oliver Martext
- As You Like It
(1978)
... Sir Oliver Martext
1978
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Binro
Binro
- The Ribos Operation: Part Four
(1978)
... Binro
- The Ribos Operation: Part Three
(1978)
... Binro
1978
Last of the Summer Wine
(TV Series)
Amos Hames
Amos Hames
- The Bandit from Stoke-On-Trent
(1978)
... Amos Hames
1976
Within These Walls
(TV Series)
Jack Cumberpatch
Jack Cumberpatch
- Islands in the Heartline
(1976)
... Jack Cumberpatch
1974-1975
David Copperfield
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Dick
Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.6
(1975)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.3
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
1973
The Bellcrest Story
(TV Series)
Charles Spence
Charles Spence
- Agreement
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Before the Board
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Agenda and Minutes
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- The Fire
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Meetings
(1973)
... Charles Spence
1966-1973
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Sakamoto / Big Ted
Mr. Sakamoto / Big Ted
- Kamikaze in a Coffee Bath
(1973)
... Mr. Sakamoto
- Don't Go Down to the Bingo Mother, Father's Coming to Tea
(1966)
... Big Ted
1972
Both Ends Meet
(TV Series)
George Rogers
George Rogers
- Fancy Meeting You Here
(1972)
... George Rogers
- Come Fly with Me
(1972)
... George Rogers
- The Spring Collection
(1972)
... George Rogers
- Party Piece
(1972)
... George Rogers
- The Lamp Still Burns
(1972)
... George Rogers
1972
The Shadow of the Tower
(TV Series)
Sir Richard Nanfan
Sir Richard Nanfan
- Do the Sheep Sin?
(1972)
... Sir Richard Nanfan
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Goujon
Goujon
- The Affair of the Tortoise
(1971)
... Goujon
1970
Shine a Light
(TV Series)
Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- Two's a Crowd
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Chips Are Down
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Great Relief
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Robinson Mutiny
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- Red Letter Day
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
1969
Canterbury Tales
(TV Series)
Reeve
Reeve
- The Canon Yeoman's Tale/The Franklin's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Merchant's Tale/The Manciple's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Friar's Tale/The Pardoner's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Shipman's Tale/The Nun's Priest's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Miller's Tale/The Reeve's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
1968
The Ugliest Girl in Town
(TV Series)
Sergeant Malcolm
Sergeant Malcolm
- One of Our Models Is Missing
(1968)
... Sergeant Malcolm
1968
Ramshackle Road
(TV Series)
- Episode #1.4
(1968)
- Episode #1.3
(1968)
- Episode #1.2
(1968)
- Intruders
(1968)
1967-1968
Contrasts
(TV Series)
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope
- Voltaire in England
(1968)
... Alexander Pope
- The Scriblerus Club
(1967)
... Alexander Pope
1968
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
- Tomorrow's Another Day: Part 2
(1968)
... Andrew Rogers
- Tomorrow's Another Day: Part 1
(1968)
... Andrew Rogers
1967-1968
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Spencer / Merryweather
Spencer / Merryweather
- Have Guns - Will Haggle
(1968)
... Spencer
- The Correct Way to Kill
(1967)
... Merryweather
1967
The Newcomers
(TV Series)
Jackson
Jackson
- Episode #1.153
(1967)
... Jackson
- Episode #1.152
(1967)
... Jackson
1966
The Government Inspector
(TV Mini Series)
Dobchinsky
Dobchinsky
- Part 3
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
- Part 2
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
- Part 1
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
1966
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Turold - Fisherman
Turold - Fisherman
- Conquest: The Encounter
(1966)
... Turold - Fisherman
1962-1966
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
(TV Series)
John Brewster / Mr. Hackett
John Brewster / Mr. Hackett
- No Subsidy for Sin
(1966)
... John Brewster
- A Spotless Reputation
(1962)
... Mr. Hackett
1961
Three Live Wires
(TV Series)
Mr. Bligh
Mr. Bligh
- The Tea Break
(1961)
- The Suggestion Box
(1961)
... Mr. Bligh
1961
The Angry Gods
(TV Mini Series)
Autolycus
Autolycus
- The Oracle is Fulfilled
(1961)
... Autolycus
- The Flowers of Spring
(1961)
... Autolycus
1960
Barnaby Rudge
(TV Series)
Simon Tappertit
Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.12
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.11
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.10
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.9
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.7
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Eustace Wallasy / General / Lariosik (aka Larry)
Eustace Wallasy / General / Lariosik (aka Larry)
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Queen Came By
(1960)
... Eustace Wallasy
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Price of Freedom
(1960)
... General
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The White Guard
(1960)
... Lariosik (aka Larry)
1959
Bleak House
(TV Mini Series)
William Guppy
William Guppy
- The End of the Story
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.8
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.7
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.5
(1959)
... William Guppy
1959
World Theatre
(TV Mini Series)
'Swiss Cheese'
'Swiss Cheese'
- Mother Courage and Her Children
(1959)
... 'Swiss Cheese'
1958
The Black Arrow
(TV Series)
Lord Shoreby
Lord Shoreby
- With the Enemy
(1958)
... Lord Shoreby
- Attack
(1958)
... Lord Shoreby
1957
The Adventures of Peter Simple
(TV Series)
Peter Simple
Peter Simple
- A Violent End
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- The Snake's Head
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- The Irish Mystery
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- Disguises
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- Capture
(1957)
... Peter Simple
1952-1954
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Calchas / Alexander / Val
Calchas / Alexander / Val
- Troilus and Cressida/II
(1954)
... Calchas
- Troilus and Cressida
(1954)
... Calchas / Alexander
- Strange Orchestra
(1952)
... Val
1953
The Rose and the Ring
(TV Mini Series)
HRH Prince Bulbo
HRH Prince Bulbo
- Part 3
(1953)
... HRH Prince Bulbo
- Part 2
(1953)
... HRH Prince Bulbo
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He acted in Eugene O'Neill's play, "Mourning Becomes Electra," at the Arts Theatre Club in London, England with Mary Ellis, Mary Morris, Joseph O'Connor, John Schlesinger, Ronald Lewis, and Ronald Barker in the cast. Peter Hall was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Timothy Batesan | Tim BatesonHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)Spouse:
Sheila Shand Gibbs (his death) (3 children)
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