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John Challis (I) (1942–2021)
John Challis is an accomplished character actor, personality and raconteur whose wide-ranging career has gone from classical roles on the stage to heavies in television drama, a multitude of policemen, sitcom stardom, pantomime performances and even a one-man show. He wanted to act from a young age but was encouraged to get a "proper" job, so he ...
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Born:in Clifton, Bristol, England, UKDied:(age 79) |
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Actor (93 credits)
Actor (93 credits)
2015-2018
Benidorm
(TV Series)
Monty Staines
Monty Staines
- Episode #10.9
(2018)
... Monty Staines
- Episode #10.8
(2018)
... Monty Staines
- Episode #10.7
(2018)
... Monty Staines
- Episode #10.6
(2018)
... Monty Staines
- Episode #10.5
(2018)
... Monty Staines
2002-2015
Tohtorit
(TV Series)
Freddy Prenton / James Fletcher
Freddy Prenton / James Fletcher
- Vapour Trail
(2015)
... Freddy Prenton
- Feet of Clay
(2002)
... James Fletcher
2005-2009
The Green Green Grass
(TV Series)
Boycie
Boycie
- For Richer for Poorer
(2009)
... Boycie
- One Man's Junk
(2009)
... Boycie
- I Done It My Way
(2009)
... Boycie
- The Departed
(2009)
... Boycie
- Your Cheating Art
(2009)
... Boycie
1981-2003
Only Fools and Horses....
(TV Series)
Boycie
Boycie
- Sleepless in Peckham...!
(2003)
... Boycie
- Strangers on the Shore...!
(2002)
... Boycie
- If They Could See Us Now.....!
(2001)
... Boycie
- Time on Our Hands
(1996)
... Boycie
- Modern Men
(1996)
... Boycie
1994-1997
Noel's House Party
(TV Series)
Boycie / The Neighbour's Husband
Boycie / The Neighbour's Husband
- Episode #6.17
(1997)
... Boycie
- Noel's 100th House Party
(1996)
... The Neighbour's Husband
- Episode #4.21
(1995)
... Boycie
- Episode #4.12
(1995)
... Boycie
- Episode #4.4
(1994)
1996
Soldier Soldier
(TV Series)
Police Superintendent
Police Superintendent
- Delayed Action
(1996)
... Police Superintendent
1993
Then Churchill Said to Me
(TV Series)
Maj. Harry Bouchet
Maj. Harry Bouchet
- Nanny by Searchlight
(1993)
... Maj. Harry Bouchet
1992
Sitting Pretty
(TV Series)
The Trainer / Boris
The Trainer / Boris
- Happy Birthdays
(1992)
... The Trainer (voice)
- Anniversary Waltz
(1992)
... Boris (voice)
1992
Toinen jalka haudassa
(TV Series)
Jack the Burglar
Jack the Burglar
- Beware the Trickster on the Roof
(1992)
... Jack the Burglar (voice)
1991
Wicked Willie Rides Again!
(Video short)
(voice)
1988
Don't Wait Up
(TV Series)
Man in jewellery shop
Man in jewellery shop
- Episode #5.2
(1988)
... Man in jewellery shop
1988
Wish Me Luck
(TV Series)
Victor Travussini
Victor Travussini
- Episode #1.6
(1988)
... Victor Travussini
- Episode #1.5
(1988)
... Victor Travussini
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Victor Travussini
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Victor Travussini
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Victor Travussini
1987
Ever Decreasing Circles
(TV Series)
Maintenance Man
Maintenance Man
- Half an Office
(1987)
... Maintenance Man
1987
Lunta tupaan
(TV Series)
Mexican Hotel Receptionist
Mexican Hotel Receptionist
- Episode #4.4
(1987)
... Mexican Hotel Receptionist
1987
Ratman
(TV Series)
Police Chief
Police Chief
- The Fall and Rise of a Superhero Part 2
(1987)
... Police Chief
- The Fall and Rise of a Superhero Part 1
(1987)
... Police Chief
1986
Chance in a Million
(TV Series)
Policeman
Policeman
- And What Shall We Do for a Ring?
(1986)
... Policeman
1985
Howards' Way
(TV Series)
Morris
Morris
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Morris
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Morris
1982
Beau Geste
(TV Mini Series)
Cpl. Dupré
Cpl. Dupré
- Episode #1.7
(1982)
... Cpl. Dupré
- Episode #1.6
(1982)
... Cpl. Dupré
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... Cpl. Dupré
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Cpl. Dupré
1980-1981
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Stutterer / Harry / Victor Mintell
Stutterer / Harry / Victor Mintell
- A Turn for the Worse
(1981)
... Stutterer (voice)
- Before Water Lilies
(1981)
... Harry
- Number on End
(1980)
... Victor Mintell
1980
Citizen Smith
(TV Series)
Chief Inspector Humphreys
Chief Inspector Humphreys
- The Letter of the Law
(1980)
... Chief Inspector Humphreys
1979
Doctor Snuggles
(TV Series)
(voice)
1967-1977
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Detective Sergeant Phillips / Detective Constable Phillips / George Naylor
Detective Sergeant Phillips / Detective Constable Phillips / George Naylor
- Episode #1.1676
(1977)
... Detective Sergeant Phillips
- Episode #1.1464
(1975)
... Detective Sergeant Phillips
- Episode #1.1463
(1975)
... Detective Sergeant Phillips
- Episode #1.1462
(1975)
... Detective Sergeant Phillips
- Episode #1.1461
(1975)
... Detective Sergeant Phillips
1976
The Cedar Tree
(TV Series)
Leonard Barnet
Leonard Barnet
- Mice at Play: Part 2
(1976)
... Leonard Barnet
- Mice at Play: Part 1
(1976)
... Leonard Barnet
1976
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Scorby
Scorby
- The Seeds of Doom: Part Six
(1976)
... Scorby
- The Seeds of Doom: Part Five
(1976)
... Scorby
- The Seeds of Doom: Part Four
(1976)
... Scorby
- The Seeds of Doom: Part Three
(1976)
... Scorby
- The Seeds of Doom: Part Two
(1976)
... Scorby
1967-1975
Radiopartio
(TV Series)
Sgt. Culshaw / Det. Con. Armitage / Desk Sergeant
Sgt. Culshaw / Det. Con. Armitage / Desk Sergeant
- Bit of Business
(1975)
... Sgt. Culshaw
- Quiet as the Grave
(1974)
... Sgt. Culshaw
- Bits An' Bats
(1974)
... Sgt. Culshaw
- Intruder
(1974)
... Sgt. Culshaw
- Allegiance
(1974)
... Sgt. Culshaw
1974
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Det. Insp. Stoddard
Det. Insp. Stoddard
- The Messenger Boy: Part 1
(1974)
... Det. Insp. Stoddard
1972
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Factory Guard
Factory Guard
- The Last Journey
(1972)
... Factory Guard
1971
Crossroads
(TV Series)
Jim Wright
Jim Wright
- Episode #1.1490
(1971)
... Jim Wright
- Episode #1.1488
(1971)
... Jim Wright
- Episode #1.1489
(1971)
... Jim Wright
- Episode #1.1485
(1971)
... Jim Wright
- Episode #1.1487
(1971)
... Jim Wright
1969
Strange Report
(TV Series)
Soldier
Soldier
- Report 7931: Sniper - When Is Your Cousin Not?
(1969)
... Soldier
1969
Canterbury Tales
(TV Series)
Farmhand
Farmhand
- The Shipman's Tale/The Nun's Priest's Tale
(1969)
... Farmhand
1969
Who-Dun-It
(TV Series)
Rev. Lindsay Whittaker
Rev. Lindsay Whittaker
- An Embarrassment of Murder
(1969)
... Rev. Lindsay Whittaker
1969
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Carstairs
Carstairs
- The John Hilarian Salt Exhibition and Numerous Illustrated Slides
(1969)
... Carstairs
1969
Big Breadwinner Hog
(TV Series)
1st Operative
1st Operative
- Self-Discipline Is Its Own Reward
(1969)
... 1st Operative
1969
For Schools and Colleges: Drama
(TV Series)
Blackmore
Blackmore
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 2
(1969)
... Blackmore
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 1
(1969)
... Blackmore
1968
Softly Softly
(TV Series)
Det. Con. Rankin
Det. Con. Rankin
- On Christmas Day in the Morning
(1968)
... Det. Con. Rankin
- Big Boats, Little Boats
(1968)
... Det. Con. Rankin
1968
Virgin of the Secret Service
(TV Series)
Captain Raffles Kirby
Captain Raffles Kirby
- The Rajah and the Suffragette
(1968)
... Captain Raffles Kirby
1967
The Newcomers
(TV Series)
Harry Kapper
Harry Kapper
- Episode #1.208
(1967)
... Harry Kapper
- Episode #1.207
(1967)
... Harry Kapper
- Episode #1.158
(1967)
... Harry Kapper
- Episode #1.155
(1967)
... Harry Kapper
- Episode #1.154
(1967)
... Harry Kapper
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (65 credits)
Self (65 credits)
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Acted in a TV commercial for Brooke Bond tea brand, "D" (the "I could do with a D" campaign). See more »Height:
6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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