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Kenneth Colley was born on December 7, 1937 in Manchester, England. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Firefox (1982) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). He has been married to Mary Dunne since 1962.
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Actor (153 credits)
Actor (153 credits)
2005-2016
Holby City
(TV Series)
Dudley Drake / Vaughn Chewer / Don Lawson
Dudley Drake / Vaughn Chewer / Don Lawson
- Indefensible
(2016)
... Dudley Drake
- My No.1 Fan
(2010)
... Vaughn Chewer
- Rat Race
(2005)
... Don Lawson
2016
Peaky Blinders
(TV Series)
Vicente Changretta
Vicente Changretta
- Episode #3.3
(2016)
... Vicente Changretta
- Episode #3.2
(2016)
... Vicente Changretta
1991-2011
Casualty
(TV Series)
Arthur Cobb / Clifford Watkins / Paddy
Arthur Cobb / Clifford Watkins / Paddy
- System Error
(2011)
... Arthur Cobb
- A Turn of the Scrooge
(2000)
... Clifford Watkins
- Humpty Dumpty
(1991)
... Paddy
2009
Casualty 1909
(TV Series)
Dr. Frederick Smith
Dr. Frederick Smith
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Dr. Frederick Smith
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Dr. Frederick Smith
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... Dr. Frederick Smith
2008
Holby Blue
(TV Series)
John Snr
John Snr
- Episode #2.12
(2008)
... John Snr
- Episode #2.11
(2008)
... John Snr
- Episode #2.6
(2008)
... John Snr
- Episode #2.5
(2008)
... John Snr
2003
EastEnders
(TV Series)
Brian
Brian
- Episode dated 19 June 2003
(2003)
... Brian
- Episode dated 17 June 2003
(2003)
... Brian
- Episode dated 16 June 2003
(2003)
... Brian
2000
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
(TV Series)
Archie Burlington
Archie Burlington
- The Rising of the Moon
(2000)
... Archie Burlington
1995-1999
The Bill
(TV Series)
Mr. Baker / Acting Supt. Shannon / Patrick Houghton
Mr. Baker / Acting Supt. Shannon / Patrick Houghton
- Slinging Mud
(1999)
... Mr. Baker (as Ken Colley)
- Boiling Point
(1996)
... Acting Supt. Shannon
- Who Cares?
(1995)
... Patrick Houghton
1994-1995
Moving Story
(TV Series)
Ken Uttley
Ken Uttley
- Canterbury Tales
(1995)
... Ken Uttley
- Superstition
(1995)
... Ken Uttley
- Trivial Pursuits
(1995)
... Ken Uttley
- Something Blue
(1995)
... Ken Uttley
- Bear Necessities
(1995)
... Ken Uttley
1993
Between the Lines
(TV Series)
Chief Supt. Tattersall
Chief Supt. Tattersall
- Manoeuvre 11
(1993)
... Chief Supt. Tattersall
1991
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Detective Chief Inspector Patrick Dawson
Detective Chief Inspector Patrick Dawson
- Second Time Around
(1991)
... Detective Chief Inspector Patrick Dawson
1990
Poirot
(TV Series)
Mathew Davenheim
Mathew Davenheim
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
(1990)
... Mathew Davenheim
1989
The Play on One
(TV Series)
Inspector Tennyson
Inspector Tennyson
- A Master of the Marionettes
(1989)
... Inspector Tennyson
1988
War and Remembrance
(TV Mini-Series)
SS Col. Paul Blobel
SS Col. Paul Blobel
- Part VII
(1988)
... SS Col. Paul Blobel
- Part V
(1988)
... SS Col. Paul Blobel
1988
Ten Great Writers of the Modern World
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Chief Inspector Heat
Chief Inspector Heat
- Joseph Conrad's 'The Secret Agent'
(1988)
... Chief Inspector Heat
1986
Return to Treasure Island
(TV Mini-Series)
Ben Gunn
Ben Gunn
- Treasure Island
(1986)
... Ben Gunn (as Ken Colley)
- Spanish Gold
(1986)
... Ben Gunn (as Ken Colley)
- In Chains
(1986)
... Ben Gunn (as Ken Colley)
- Fugitives
(1986)
... Ben Gunn (as Ken Colley)
- The Crow's Nest
(1986)
... Ben Gunn (as Ken Colley)
1984
All the World's a Stage
(TV Mini-Series)
Quotations Reader / Extracts: A Month in the Country; The Playboy of the Western World; The Plough and the Stars
Quotations Reader / Extracts: A Month in the Country; The Playboy of the Western World; The Plough and the Stars
- The Actors Do Not Understand
(1984)
... Quotations Reader / Extracts: A Month in the Country; The Playboy of the Western World; The Plough and the Stars
1982
I Remember Nelson
(TV Series)
Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
- Duty
(1982)
... Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
- Passion
(1982)
... Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
- Battle
(1982)
... Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
- Love
(1982)
... Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson
1979
The Danedyke Mystery
(TV Series)
The Major
The Major
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
... The Major
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... The Major
- Episode #1.4
(1979)
... The Major
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... The Major
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... The Major
1977-1978
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Frank Benyon / Bruce Tetley
Frank Benyon / Bruce Tetley
- One Bummer News Day
(1978)
... Frank Benyon
- Come the Revolution
(1977)
... Bruce Tetley
1978
Pennies from Heaven
(TV Mini-Series)
The Accordion Man / Accordion Man
The Accordion Man / Accordion Man
- Says My Heart
(1978)
... The Accordion Man (uncredited)
- Painting the Clouds
(1978)
... Accordion Man
- Better Think Twice
(1978)
... Accordion Man
- Easy Come, Easy Go
(1978)
... Accordion Man
- The Sweetest Thing
(1978)
... The Accordion Man
1972-1976
Crown Court
(TV Series)
James Armstong / Victor Snead / Stanley Meredith
James Armstong / Victor Snead / Stanley Meredith
- Those in Peril: Part 1
(1976)
... James Armstong
- Confine to Solitary: Part 1
(1974)
... Victor Snead
- Conspiracy: Regina v Luckhurst and Sawyer: Part 2
(1972)
... Stanley Meredith
1966-1976
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Yolinichev
Yolinichev
- Chester Mystery Cycle
(1976)
- Defection! The Case of Colonel Petrov
(1966)
... Yolinichev
1975
Churchill's People
(TV Series)
Ancient Beau
Ancient Beau
- The Fine Art of Bubble-Blowing
(1975)
... Ancient Beau
1975
The Love School
(TV Series)
Edward Burne-Jones
Edward Burne-Jones
- The Artisan
(1975)
... Edward Burne-Jones
- Beata Beatrix
(1975)
... Edward Burne-Jones
- Remember Me
(1975)
... Edward Burne-Jones
1964-1974
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Lennie Bowles / Rosser / Fenton
Lennie Bowles / Rosser / Fenton
- Family
(1974)
... Lennie Bowles
- The Long Spoon
(1965)
... Rosser
- Family Reunion
(1964)
... Fenton
1974
Fall of Eagles
(TV Mini-Series)
Father Gapon
Father Gapon
- The Appointment
(1974)
... Father Gapon (uncredited)
- Dearest Nicky
(1974)
... Father Gapon
1972
The Visitors
(TV Mini-Series)
Agent
Agent
- Episode #1.4
(1972)
... Agent
- Episode #1.3
(1972)
... Agent
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Farrish
Farrish
- The Case of the Mirror of Portugal
(1971)
... Farrish
- The Affair of the Avalanche Bicycle & Tyre Co. Ltd.
(1971)
... Farrish
1967-1970
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Charles I / Adolf Hitler / Dr. Emil Justin / ...
Charles I / Adolf Hitler / Dr. Emil Justin / ...
- Revolutions: Cromwell
(1970)
... Charles I
- These Men Are Dangerous: Hitler
(1969)
... Adolf Hitler
- Cause of Death
(1968)
... Dr. Emil Justin
- Haven't You People Got Homes?
(1967)
... Paddy
1965-1969
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Jock / Bethold Florenberg / Nick
Jock / Bethold Florenberg / Nick
- Happy
(1969)
... Jock
- Coincidence
(1968)
... Bethold Florenberg
- 3 Clear Sundays
(1965)
... Nick
1968-1969
The Expert
(TV Series)
Munt / Foreman
Munt / Foreman
- Eddie
(1969)
... Munt
- Fire Without Smoke
(1968)
... Foreman
1968
Look and Read
(TV Series)
Mr. Moon
Mr. Moon
- Len and the River Mob: Part 10 - After Them!
(1968)
... Mr. Moon
- Len and the River Mob: Part 9 - Find the S.S. Samba
(1968)
... Mr. Moon
- Len and the River Mob: Part 8 - Tied and Gagged
(1968)
... Mr. Moon
- Len and the River Mob: Part 7 - This Way Up
(1968)
... Mr. Moon
- Len and the River Mob: Part 5 - Captain Grenko
(1968)
... Mr. Moon
1967
Hobson's Choice
(TV Series)
Will Mossop
Will Mossop
- How to Do Right by Your Father and Still Make a Profit
(1967)
... Will Mossop
- How to Wed on a Shoe-String and Keep Your Father Out of Court
(1967)
... Will Mossop
- How to Rule a Father and Hook a Husband
(1967)
... Will Mossop
1966
The Government Inspector
(TV Mini-Series)
Postmaster
Postmaster
- Part 3
(1966)
... Postmaster
- Part 2
(1966)
... Postmaster
- Part 1
(1966)
... Postmaster
1964-1966
Emergency-Ward 10
(TV Series)
Arthur Pastor / Ed
Arthur Pastor / Ed
- Episode #1.927
(1966)
... Arthur Pastor
- Episode #1.926
(1966)
... Arthur Pastor
- Episode #1.763
(1964)
... Ed
- Episode #1.762
(1964)
... Ed
1963-1964
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Colin / Private Leetham
Colin / Private Leetham
- The Other Man
(1964)
... Colin
- For King and Country #3: Tunnel Trench
(1963)
... Private Leetham
1964
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Lionel
Lionel
- Episode #1.329
(1964)
... Lionel
- Episode #1.328
(1964)
... Lionel
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He acted in Louis Mellis and David Seinto's play, "Gangster No. 1," at the Almedia Theatre in London, England with Peter Bowles, Richard Johnson, John Cater, and Sharon Duce in the cast. Jonathan Kent was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Ken Colley | Kenneth CooleyHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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