Ballard Berkeley (1904–1988) |
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Ballard Berkeley made his professional stage debut in 1928, and performed for many years in London's West End and in New York theatres. He is best remembered as Major Gowen in the British television series "Fawlty Towers" (1975).
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Born:in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UKDied:(age 83) in Westminster, London, England, UK |
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Actor (163 credits)
Actor (163 credits)
1982-1987
Terry and June
(TV Series)
Sir Arthur Forster-Carter / Colonel Culpepper
Sir Arthur Forster-Carter / Colonel Culpepper
- They Also Serve
(1987)
... Sir Arthur Forster-Carter
- Swingtime
(1982)
... Colonel Culpepper
1987
Me and My Girl
(TV Series)
Major D'Arcy Pendleton
Major D'Arcy Pendleton
- Marriage in Haste
(1987)
... Major D'Arcy Pendleton
1984-1986
Fresh Fields
(TV Series)
Guy / Guy Penrose
Guy / Guy Penrose
- Happy Returns
(1986)
... Guy
- The Old Folks at Home
(1986)
... Guy
- A Dickens of a Christmas
(1985)
... Guy Penrose
- Alarums and Excursions
(1985)
... Guy
- Crossed Lines
(1985)
... Guy
1986
Dramarama
(TV Series)
Rupert Berkeley-Urquhart
Rupert Berkeley-Urquhart
- Last Days of Black Berts
(1986)
... Rupert Berkeley-Urquhart
1972-1980
The Dick Emery Show
(TV Series)
- Episode #18.6
(1980)
- Christmas Special
(1975)
- Episode #14.6
(1975)
- The Best of Dick Emery
(1973)
- Episode #12.11
(1973)
1980
The Goodies
(TV Series)
Chairman of the British Olympic Committee
Chairman of the British Olympic Committee
- A Kick in the Arts
(1980)
... Chairman of the British Olympic Committee
- Saturday Night Grease
(1980)
... (uncredited)
1975-1979
Fawlty Towers
(TV Series)
Major Gowen
Major Gowen
- Basil the Rat
(1979)
... Major Gowen
- The Anniversary
(1979)
... Major Gowen
- The Kipper and the Corpse
(1979)
... Major Gowen
- Waldorf Salad
(1979)
... Major Gowen
- The Psychiatrist
(1979)
... Major Gowen
1977
The Many Wives of Patrick
(TV Series)
Smythe-Robinson
Smythe-Robinson
- Engaged Signal
(1977)
... Smythe-Robinson
1977
Just William
(TV Series)
Major Franklin
Major Franklin
- William and the Sleeping Major
(1977)
... Major Franklin
1975
Wodehouse Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sir Alexander
Sir Alexander
- Unpleasantness at Bludleigh Court
(1975)
... Sir Alexander
1970-1973
Father, Dear Father
(TV Series)
Col. Battersby / Mr. Bates / Colonel
Col. Battersby / Mr. Bates / Colonel
- In All Directions
(1973)
... Col. Battersby
- Housey Housey
(1971)
... Mr. Bates
- One Dog and His Man
(1970)
... Colonel
1972
The Shadow of the Tower
(TV Series)
Sir Thomas Tyrrel
Sir Thomas Tyrrel
- A Fly in the Ointment
(1972)
... Sir Thomas Tyrrel
1967-1970
Comedy Playhouse
(TV Series)
Col. Satchwell-Simpson / Mr. Roddie
Col. Satchwell-Simpson / Mr. Roddie
- Haven of Rest
(1970)
... Col. Satchwell-Simpson
- Uncle Fred Flits By
(1967)
... Mr. Roddie
1956-1969
Dixon of Dock Green
(TV Series)
Colonel / Victor Dowson / Mr. Briggs / ...
Colonel / Victor Dowson / Mr. Briggs / ...
- The Paperhangers
(1969)
... Colonel
- A Quiet, Ordinary Woman
(1961)
... Victor Dowson
- A Spot of Overtime
(1960)
... Mr. Briggs
- George Drops the Book
(1959)
... Charles Devenish
- The Pyromaniac
(1958)
... Mr. Noakes
1969
The Very Merry Widow and How
(TV Series)
Second 'Times'
Second 'Times'
- How About Going Into Transports of Delight?
(1969)
... Second 'Times'
1967-1969
All Gas and Gaiters
(TV Series)
Lord Ringmould
Lord Ringmould
- The Bishop Has a Flutter
(1969)
... Lord Ringmould
- The Bishop Goes to Town
(1967)
1969
The Ugliest Girl in Town
(TV Series)
Man in Car
Man in Car
- The Ugliest Boy in Town
(1969)
... Man in Car
1965-1968
Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Sir Charles Baskerville / Sir James Damery
Sir Charles Baskerville / Sir James Damery
- The Hound of the Baskervilles: Part One
(1968)
... Sir Charles Baskerville
- The Illustrious Client
(1965)
... Sir James Damery
1968
Misleading Cases
(TV Series)
Sir Ethelred Rutt, QC
Sir Ethelred Rutt, QC
- Skirting the Issue
(1968)
... Sir Ethelred Rutt, QC
1967-1968
The Newcomers
(TV Series)
Colonel Renshaw
Colonel Renshaw
- Episode #1.284
(1968)
... Colonel Renshaw
- Episode #1.283
(1968)
... Colonel Renshaw
- Episode #1.282
(1968)
... Colonel Renshaw
- Episode #1.281
(1968)
... Colonel Renshaw
- Episode #1.226
(1967)
... Colonel Renshaw
1968
Detective
(TV Series)
Assistant Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner
- Dover and the Deadly Poison Pen Letters
(1968)
... Assistant Commissioner
1968
Sexton Blake
(TV Series)
John Pollock
John Pollock
- The Red Swordsman: Part 1 - The First Matador
(1968)
... John Pollock
1967
The Very Merry Widow
(TV Series)
Mr. Leitch
Mr. Leitch
- Square Meals at Round Tables
(1967)
... Mr. Leitch
1967
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
First Committee Member
First Committee Member
- Message for Posterity
(1967)
... First Committee Member
1967
Who Is Sylvia?
(TV Series)
- A Pool of Blood and a Red Carnation
(1967)
- The Great Lover
(1967)
1966
United!
(TV Series)
Dr. Newkes
Dr. Newkes
- Episode #1.86
(1966)
... Dr. Newkes
- Episode #1.85
(1966)
... Dr. Newkes
- Episode #1.83
(1966)
... Dr. Newkes
- Episode #1.82
(1966)
... Dr. Newkes
- Episode #1.81
(1966)
... Dr. Newkes
1964-1966
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
(TV Series)
Sir Thomas MacNab / Colonel Cayley
Sir Thomas MacNab / Colonel Cayley
- A Matter of Confidence
(1966)
... Sir Thomas MacNab
- My Late Dear Husband
(1964)
... Colonel Cayley
1964
Swizzlewick
(TV Series)
Major Lamb
Major Lamb
- The Axe Falls
(1964)
... Major Lamb
- An Important Discovery
(1964)
... Major Lamb
- The Spider's Web
(1964)
... Major Lamb
- The Exercise
(1964)
... Major Lamb
- Balance of Power
(1964)
... Major Lamb
1960-1962
Here's Harry
(TV Series)
Minister
Minister
- The Licence
(1962)
- The Wedding Present
(1962)
- The Holiday
(1961)
... Minister
- The Umbrella
(1960)
1960-1962
No Hiding Place
(TV Series)
Beverley / Simmy Knowles
Beverley / Simmy Knowles
- The Skeleton Wore Boots
(1962)
... Beverley
- The Goat's Whiskers
(1960)
... Simmy Knowles
1962
Brothers in Law
(TV Series)
The Magistrate
The Magistrate
- Solicitor's Instructions
(1962)
... The Magistrate
1961-1962
The Cheaters
(TV Series)
Mansion / Jefford / Harry Tyler
Mansion / Jefford / Harry Tyler
- The Back of Beyond
(1962)
... Mansion
- The Mighty Warrior
(1961)
... Jefford
- Libel
(1961)
... Harry Tyler
1961
Deadline Midnight
(TV Series)
Desmond
Desmond
- The Girl from Harrow
(1961)
... Desmond
- The Tenpenny Scandal
(1961)
... Desmond
- An Eye for Detail
(1961)
... Desmond
- Take Over
(1961)
... Desmond
- The Unforgiven
(1961)
... Desmond
1961
The World of Tim Frazer
(TV Series)
Chief Constable
Chief Constable
- The Mellin Forest Mystery: Part 4
(1961)
... Chief Constable
1960
On Trial
(TV Series)
Mr. Knowlys / L.W. Kershaw
Mr. Knowlys / L.W. Kershaw
- Governor Wall
(1960)
... Mr. Knowlys
- Sir Roger Casement
(1960)
... L.W. Kershaw
1960
A Life of Bliss
(TV Series)
Bernard Marshall
Bernard Marshall
- Astir in the Country!
(1960)
... Bernard Marshall
1958-1959
The Common Room
(TV Series)
Mr. Vaughan
Mr. Vaughan
- Future Imperfect
(1959)
... Mr. Vaughan
- Dreams and Reality
(1959)
... Mr. Vaughan
- The Visitors
(1959)
... Mr. Vaughan
- The Moths and the Butterfly
(1959)
... Mr. Vaughan
- Love Your Neighbour
(1959)
... Mr. Vaughan
1958
Leave It to Todhunter
(TV Series)
Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
- Rope's End
(1958)
... Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
- Cherchez l'Homme
(1958)
... Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
- Pistols for Two
(1958)
... Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
- Death on the Lawn
(1958)
... Det. Chief Insp. Moresby
1955-1958
The Adventures of Robin Hood
(TV Series)
Tybalt / Count de Waldern
Tybalt / Count de Waldern
- Roman Gold
(1958)
... Tybalt
- Queen Eleanor
(1955)
... Count de Waldern (as Ballard Berkley)
1957
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
(TV Series)
Runnals
Runnals
- Charlie's Highland Fling
(1957)
... Runnals
1956-1957
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Findley / Mr. John Lawson QC
Findley / Mr. John Lawson QC
- Dangerous Cargo
(1957)
... Findley
- The Man in the Dock
(1956)
... Mr. John Lawson QC
1956-1957
The Crime of the Century
(TV Series)
Major Trump
Major Trump
- The Century Closes
(1957)
... Major Trump
- The Century Opens
(1956)
... Major Trump
- Major Trump
(1956)
... Major Trump
- Taffy
(1956)
... Major Trump
- Abbie
(1956)
... Major Trump
1956
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
(TV Series)
Sir Urgan the Strong
Sir Urgan the Strong
- The Ferocious Fathers
(1956)
... Sir Urgan the Strong
1953
A Place of Execution
(TV Series)
Mr. Bradfield
Mr. Bradfield
- The Hand of Kailak
(1953)
... Mr. Bradfield
- Eye for an Eye
(1953)
... Mr. Bradfield
1950-1953
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Bentley / Waverley Ango
Bentley / Waverley Ango
- Our Marie
(1953)
... Bentley
- The Faithful Heart
(1950)
... Waverley Ango
1933
Trouble
(uncredited)
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Self (2 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
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He acted in the play, "Bonaventure," at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, England with Fay Compton, Mary Kerridge, Nell Ballantyne, John Crocker, and Colin Douglas in the cast. Charles Hickman was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Ballard Barclay | Ballard BerkleyHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)Spouse:
Dorothy Long
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