Vernon Dobtcheff |
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Once called "the patron saint of the acting profession" by Rupert Everett, Franco-British thespian Vernon Dobtcheff was born to a family of Russian extraction Nîmes and reared at Ascham Preparatory School in Eastbourne, Sussex, where he was bitten by the acting bug and won the school's Acting Cup. He became a staple of British television dramas in...
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Actor (368 credits)
Actor (368 credits)
2017-2018
The Durrells
(TV Series)
Mr. Kralefsky
Mr. Kralefsky
- Episode #3.6
(2018)
... Mr. Kralefsky
- Episode #2.3
(2017)
... Mr. Kralefsky
- Episode #2.2
(2017)
... Mr. Kralefsky
2017
Emerald City
(TV Series)
High Born Man
High Born Man
- Prison of the Abject
(2017)
... High Born Man
- The Beast Forever
(2017)
... High Born Man
2015
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
(TV Mini Series)
Laurence Strange
Laurence Strange
- Chapter One: The Friends of English Magic
(2015)
... Laurence Strange
2011-2013
The Borgias
(TV Series)
Cardinal Versucci
Cardinal Versucci
- The Banquet of Chestnuts
(2013)
... Cardinal Versucci
- Siblings
(2013)
... Cardinal Versucci
- The Purge
(2013)
... Cardinal Versucci
- The Face of Death
(2013)
... Cardinal Versucci
- The Confession
(2012)
... Cardinal Versucci
2011
Les petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie
(TV Series)
Anatole Deschanel
Anatole Deschanel
- Un Cadavre sur l'Oreiller
(2011)
... Anatole Deschanel
2008
SoeurThérèse.com
(TV Series)
Jean-Pierre Hermelin
Jean-Pierre Hermelin
- Thérèse et le voyant
(2008)
... Jean-Pierre Hermelin
2007-2008
Grand Star
(TV Series)
Tshishenish
Tshishenish
- Chapter XXV
(2008)
... Tshishenish
- Chapter XX
(2008)
... Tshishenish
- Chapter XIX
(2008)
... Tshishenish
- Chapter XV
(2007)
... Tshishenish
- Chapter XIV
(2007)
... Tshishenish
2007
The Legend of Three Keys
(TV Mini Series)
L'antropologue Gilles Clément
L'antropologue Gilles Clément
- Episode #1.3
(2007)
... L'antropologue Gilles Clément
- Episode #1.2
(2007)
... L'antropologue Gilles Clément
- Episode #1.1
(2007)
... L'antropologue Gilles Clément
2006
Courts mais GAY: Tome 12
(segment "Le moment venu")
2006
Surviving Disaster
(TV Mini Series)
Boris Scherbina
Boris Scherbina
- Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
(2006)
... Boris Scherbina
2002
White Teeth
(TV Mini Series)
Devil of Dachau
Devil of Dachau
- The Return of Magid Iqbal
(2002)
... Devil of Dachau
2001
Largo Winch
(TV Series)
Father Maurice de Beliveau
Father Maurice de Beliveau
- Redemption
(2001)
... Father Maurice de Beliveau
- Sins of the Father
(2001)
... Father Maurice de Beliveau
2000
Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Cleisthenes
Cleisthenes
- The Revolution
(2000)
... Cleisthenes (uncredited)
1999
Highlander: The Raven
(TV Series)
Count Van Der Meer
Count Van Der Meer
- Dead on Arrival
(1999)
... Count Van Der Meer
1998
Merlin
(TV Mini Series)
1st Physician
1st Physician
- Part 2
(1998)
... 1st Physician
- Part 1
(1998)
... 1st Physician
1997
The Odyssey
(TV Mini Series)
Aegyptius
Aegyptius
- Part II
(1997)
... Aegyptius
- Part I
(1997)
... Aegyptius
1993-1996
Highlander
(TV Series)
Hamad ben Salem / Carlo Luchesi
Hamad ben Salem / Carlo Luchesi
- Promises
(1996)
... Hamad ben Salem
- For Evil's Sake
(1993)
... Carlo Luchesi
1991
Strauss Dynasty
(TV Mini Series)
Hirsch
Hirsch
- Adele
(1991)
... Hirsch
- Hetti
(1991)
... Hirsch
- Lili
(1991)
... Hirsch
- Josef
(1991)
... Hirsch
- Revolution of 1848
(1991)
... Hirsch
1984-1990
Marie Pervenche
(TV Series)
Dr. Drumond / Le docteur Drumond
Dr. Drumond / Le docteur Drumond
- L'étoile filante
(1990)
... Dr. Drumond
- La filière argentine
(1984)
... Le docteur Drumond
1988-1990
Mr. Majeika
(TV Series)
Wizard Marks
Wizard Marks
- Bye Bye Barty, Barty Bye Bye
(1990)
... Wizard Marks
- Show Me the Way to Go Home
(1988)
... Wizard Marks
1989
Till We Meet Again
(TV Mini Series)
Felix Penroux
Felix Penroux
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Felix Penroux
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Felix Penroux
1988
Melba
(TV Mini Series)
Duc de Luyns
Duc de Luyns
- Episode #1.6
(1988)
... Duc de Luyns
- Episode #1.5
(1988)
... Duc de Luyns
- Episode #1.4
(1988)
... Duc de Luyns
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Duc de Luyns
1987
Fortunes of War
(TV Mini Series)
Hadjimoscos / Prince Hadjimoscos
Hadjimoscos / Prince Hadjimoscos
- Romania: June 1940
(1987)
... Hadjimoscos
- Romania: January 1940
(1987)
... Hadjimoscos
- The Balkans: September 1939
(1987)
... Prince Hadjimoscos
1985
A.D.
(TV Mini Series)
Flavius Sabinus
Flavius Sabinus
- Part 5
(1985)
... Flavius Sabinus
- Part 4
(1985)
... Flavius Sabinus
- Part 3
(1985)
... Flavius Sabinus
- Part 2
(1985)
... Flavius Sabinus
- Part 1
(1985)
... Flavius Sabinus
1985
Goldene Zeiten - Bittere Zeiten
(TV Series)
M. Bernard
M. Bernard
- Zwanzigster Teil
(1985)
... M. Bernard
- Neunzehnter Teil
(1985)
... M. Bernard
- Achzehnter Teil
(1985)
... M. Bernard
- Siebzehnter Teil
(1985)
... M. Bernard
- Sechzehnter Teil
(1985)
... M. Bernard
1981-1983
Wagner
(TV Mini Series)
Meyerbeer
Meyerbeer
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Meyerbeer
- Episode #1.4
(1981)
... Meyerbeer
1983
Rumpole of the Bailey
(TV Series)
Edward Gandolphini
Edward Gandolphini
- Rumpole and the Genuine Article
(1983)
... Edward Gandolphini
1983
Ringstraßenpalais
(TV Series)
Major Georges Comte de Castroux
Major Georges Comte de Castroux
- Die Heimkehrer
(1983)
... Major Georges Comte de Castroux
1982-1983
Emmenez-moi au théâtre
(TV Series)
Louis / Docteur Zerlebeck
Louis / Docteur Zerlebeck
- La soupière
(1983)
... Louis
- Chêne et lapins angora
(1982)
... Docteur Zerlebeck
1983
Marco Polo
(TV Mini Series)
Pietro d'Abano
Pietro d'Abano
- Episode #1.8
(1983)
... Pietro d'Abano
- Episode #1.7
(1983)
... Pietro d'Abano
1982
Mozart
(TV Mini Series)
Prince Galitzine
Prince Galitzine
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Prince Galitzine
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Prince Galitzine
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
... Prince Galitzine
1982
I Remember Nelson
(TV Series)
Cardinal Ruffo
Cardinal Ruffo
- Passion
(1982)
... Cardinal Ruffo
- Love
(1982)
... Cardinal Ruffo
1981
Le petit théâtre d'Antenne 2
(TV Series)
Le psychiatre
Le psychiatre
- Le petit menteur
(1981)
... Le psychiatre
1981
Masada
(TV Mini Series)
Chief Priest
Chief Priest
- Part IV
(1981)
... Chief Priest
- Part III
(1981)
... Chief Priest
- Part II
(1981)
... Chief Priest
- Part I
(1981)
... Chief Priest
1979
Joséphine ou la comédie des ambitions
(TV Mini Series)
Siéyès
Siéyès
- Deuxième Époque: La chaumière de madame Tallien (hiver 1795-11 mars 1796)
(1979)
... Siéyès
- Première Époque: La Prison des Carmes (Avril-Août 1794)
(1979)
... Siéyès
1979
Screenplay
(TV Series)
General Von Winterfeldt
General Von Winterfeldt
- Gossip from the Forest
(1979)
... General Von Winterfeldt
1979
Ike: The War Years
(TV Mini Series)
Gen. Charles DeGaulle
Gen. Charles DeGaulle
- Part III
(1979)
... Gen. Charles DeGaulle
- Part II
(1979)
... Gen. Charles DeGaulle
1978
Mazarin
(TV Mini Series)
Dom Pimentel
Dom Pimentel
- Les enfants qui s'aiment
(1978)
... Dom Pimentel
- Le fugitif
(1978)
... Dom Pimentel
- Les Princes en cage
(1978)
... Dom Pimentel
- Le Roi est mort vive le cardinal
(1978)
... Dom Pimentel
1978
Lillie
(TV Mini Series)
George Lewis / Sir George Lewis
George Lewis / Sir George Lewis
- Home on the Range
(1978)
... Sir George Lewis
- Going on the Stage
(1978)
... George Lewis
- The Sailor Prince
(1978)
... George Lewis
1976-1978
Crown Court
(TV Series)
John Maitland-Wilson
John Maitland-Wilson
- A Man with Everything: Part 2
(1978)
... John Maitland-Wilson
- A Man with Everything: Part 1
(1978)
... John Maitland-Wilson
- A Bang or a Whimper: Part 1
(1976)
... John Maitland-Wilson
1978
The Devil's Crown
(TV Series)
Peter of Wakefield
Peter of Wakefield
- To the Devil They Go
(1978)
... Peter of Wakefield
- Tainted King
(1978)
... Peter of Wakefield
1974-1978
The Tiger Brigades
(TV Series)
Sir Francis Bertie / L'inspecteur Howard
Sir Francis Bertie / L'inspecteur Howard
- Cordialement vôtre
(1978)
... Sir Francis Bertie
- Visite incognito
(1974)
... L'inspecteur Howard
1978
Holocaust
(TV Mini Series)
Karp
Karp
- Part 4: 1944-1945
(1978)
... Karp
- Part 3: 1942-1944
(1978)
... Karp
1975-1977
Michel Strogoff
(TV Mini Series)
Blount
Blount
- Folge 7
(1977)
... Blount
- Folge 6
(1977)
... Blount
- Folge 5
(1977)
... Blount
- Folge 4
(1977)
... Blount
- Folge 3
(1977)
... Blount
1976
Killers
(TV Series)
Clerk of the Assizes
Clerk of the Assizes
- Murder at the Metropole
(1976)
... Clerk of the Assizes
1976
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Monsieur Maingot
Monsieur Maingot
- French Without Tears
(1976)
... Monsieur Maingot
1976
Jackanory Playhouse
(TV Series)
Jafar the Vizier
Jafar the Vizier
- The Magic Gorilla
(1976)
... Jafar the Vizier
1975
Des Christoffel von Grimmelshausen abenteuerlicher Simplicissimus
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Canard
Dr. Canard
- Adieu Welt
(1975)
... Dr. Canard
1974
Fall of Eagles
(TV Mini Series)
Count Stookau
Count Stookau
- Requiem for a Crown Prince
(1974)
... Count Stookau
1973
Jean Pinot, médecin d'aujourd'hui
(TV Series)
Dr. Beaugency
Dr. Beaugency
- Episode #1.11
(1973)
... Dr. Beaugency
1973
The Protectors
(TV Series)
Joe Flynn
Joe Flynn
- It Could Be Practically Anywhere on the Island
(1973)
... Joe Flynn
1973
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Molbech
Molbech
- The Sensible Action of Lieutenant Holst
(1973)
... Molbech
1972
Clochemerle
(TV Series)
3rd Secretary
3rd Secretary
- The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic
(1972)
... 3rd Secretary
1970
Ace of Wands
(TV Series)
Senor Zandar / Senor Zandor
Senor Zandar / Senor Zandor
- The Mind Robbers: Part 4
(1970)
... Senor Zandar
- The Mind Robbers: Part 3
(1970)
... Senor Zandor
- The Mind Robbers: Part 2
(1970)
... Senor Zandar
- The Mind Robbers: Part 1
(1970)
... Senor Zandar
1969
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Scientist
Scientist
- The War Games: Episode Six
(1969)
... Scientist
- The War Games: Episode Five
(1969)
... Scientist
- The War Games: Episode Four
(1969)
... Scientist
1968-1969
The Champions
(TV Series)
Policeman at Aero Club / Manager
Policeman at Aero Club / Manager
- The Gun-Runners
(1969)
... Policeman at Aero Club (uncredited)
- The Gilded Cage
(1968)
... Manager
1966-1969
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Stenson / Spencer / Pushkin
Stenson / Spencer / Pushkin
- Thingumajig
(1969)
... Stenson
- The Living Dead
(1967)
... Spencer
- Room Without a View
(1966)
... Pushkin
1966-1969
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Johann Kanya / Carpenter
Johann Kanya / Carpenter
- These Men Are Dangerous: Hitler
(1969)
... Johann Kanya
- O-Goshi
(1966)
... Carpenter
1968
Virgin of the Secret Service
(TV Series)
Grigori Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin
- Russian Roundabout
(1968)
... Grigori Rasputin
1967
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
(TV Series)
Monsignor de Gondy
Monsignor de Gondy
- Escape
(1967)
... Monsignor de Gondy
- Rebellion
(1967)
... Monsignor de Gondy
- Abduction
(1967)
... Monsignor de Gondy
- Peril
(1967)
... Monsignor de Gondy
- Conspiracy
(1967)
... Monsignor de Gondy
1966
Breaking Point
(TV Series)
Hedworth
Hedworth
- Episode #1.5
(1966)
... Hedworth
- Episode #1.4
(1966)
... Hedworth
- Episode #1.3
(1966)
... Hedworth
- Episode #1.2
(1966)
... Hedworth
- Episode #1.1
(1966)
... Hedworth
1964-1966
Dixon of Dock Green
(TV Series)
Counsel for Defence / Magistrate / Higgs / ...
Counsel for Defence / Magistrate / Higgs / ...
- You Can't Buy a Miracle
(1966)
... Counsel for Defence
- Witness Summons
(1965)
... Magistrate
- A Fine Art
(1965)
... Higgs
- Mr. Farthing Takes a Walk
(1964)
... Defence Counsel
1964-1965
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Goldstein / Priest
Goldstein / Priest
- The World of George Orwell: 1984
(1965)
... Goldstein
- The Seekers #2: The Idealists
(1964)
... Priest
1965
The Mask of Janus
(TV Series)
Colonel Valenkov
Colonel Valenkov
- And the Fish Are Biting
(1965)
... Colonel Valenkov
1965
The World of Wooster
(TV Series)
Assistant in Music Store
Assistant in Music Store
- Jeeves and the Song of Songs
(1965)
... Assistant in Music Store
1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Member of French Team (uncredited)
Member of French Team (uncredited)
1959-1965
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Lord Marchmont / A. Ratt / Maitre Huspar
Lord Marchmont / A. Ratt / Maitre Huspar
- The Edwardians #1: The Walls of Jericho
(1965)
... Lord Marchmont
- Camino Real
(1964)
... A. Ratt
- The Traveller Without Luggage
(1959)
... Maitre Huspar
1964
The Count of Monte Cristo
(TV Series)
Prison Inspector
Prison Inspector
- The Abbe Faria
(1964)
... Prison Inspector
1964
Martin Chuzzlewit
(TV Mini Series)
Footman
Footman
- Episode #1.10
(1964)
... Footman
- Episode #1.6
(1964)
... Footman
- Episode #1.3
(1964)
... Footman
1963
Compact
(TV Series)
Croupier
Croupier
- The New Editor
(1963)
... Croupier
- Wait for the Bang
(1963)
... Croupier
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Writer (1 credit)
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Additional Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (4 credits)
Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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He acted in Leon Griffith's play, "The Game As Played," at the New Arts Theatre in London, England with Denholm Elliott, George Murcell, Bryan Pringle, Bettina Dickson, and Michael Martin in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Vernon Dobcheff | Alexander Vernon Dobtcheff | Alexandre Vernon Dobtcheff | Vernon Alexandre Dobtcheff | Vernon DobthcheffHeight:
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