Freddie Jones (I) (1927–2019) |
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British character actor Freddie Jones came to the acting profession after ten years of working as a laboratory assistant and acting in amateur theater on the side. To kick off his mid-life career change, Jones attended Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in Kent, England, on a scholarship. He then worked in repertory theater, later joining up...
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Died:(age 91) in Oxfordshire, England, UK |
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Actor (213 credits)
Actor (213 credits)
2005-2018
Emmerdale Farm
(TV Series)
Sandy Thomas
Sandy Thomas
- Episode #1.8074
(2018)
... Sandy Thomas
- Episode #1.8073
(2018)
... Sandy Thomas
- Episode #1.8072
(2018)
... Sandy Thomas
- Episode #1.8071
(2018)
... Sandy Thomas
- Episode #1.8070
(2018)
... Sandy Thomas
1993-2009
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Howard Druce / Fred Braithwaite / George Woodford / ...
Howard Druce / Fred Braithwaite / George Woodford / ...
- Looking for Isabella
(2009)
... Howard Druce
- Family Ties
(2005)
... Fred Braithwaite
- Old Masters
(2001)
... George Woodford
- Dead Ringer
(1993)
... Mr. Parrish
2005
Casanova
(TV Mini Series)
Bragadin
Bragadin
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Bragadin
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Bragadin (uncredited)
2000-2004
Casualty
(TV Series)
Iain Roles / Henry Wallowski
Iain Roles / Henry Wallowski
- Passions and Convictions
(2004)
... Iain Roles
- Sympathy for the Devil
(2000)
... Henry Wallowski
2004
The Royal
(TV Series)
Sebastian Fox-Kirby
Sebastian Fox-Kirby
- For Those in Peril
(2004)
... Sebastian Fox-Kirby
- Holding on Tight
(2004)
... Sebastian Fox-Kirby
2001
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
(TV Series)
Carodoc Evans
Carodoc Evans
- Revenge of the Bog People
(2001)
... Carodoc Evans
2000
The League of Gentlemen
(TV Series)
Dr. Magnus Purblind
Dr. Magnus Purblind
- The League of Gentlemen Christmas Special
(2000)
... Dr. Magnus Purblind
1998
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Bamford
Dr. Bamford
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Dr. Bamford
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Dr. Bamford
1997
Drovers' Gold
(TV Mini Series)
Moc
Moc
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... Moc
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Moc
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Moc
1996
Neverwhere
(TV Mini Series)
The Earl
The Earl
- As Above, So Below
(1996)
... The Earl
- Earl's Court to Islington
(1996)
... The Earl
1995
Tales of Mystery and Imagination
(TV Series)
Fortunato
Fortunato
- The Cask of Amontillado
(1995)
... Fortunato
1994
Just William
(TV Series)
Sir Giles Hampton
Sir Giles Hampton
- William and the Great Actor
(1994)
... Sir Giles Hampton
1994
A Pinch of Snuff
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Gilbert Haggard
Dr. Gilbert Haggard
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Dr. Gilbert Haggard
1993
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Birdy
Birdy
- Young Indiana Jones and the Phantom Train of Doom
(1993)
... Birdy
1993
Mr. Wroe's Virgins
(TV Mini Series)
Tobias
Tobias
- Martha's Story
(1993)
... Tobias
- Hannah's Story
(1993)
... Tobias
- Joanna's Story
(1993)
... Tobias
- Leah's Story
(1993)
... Tobias
1991
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Harry Field Senior
Harry Field Senior
- Who Killed Harry Field?
(1991)
... Harry Field Senior
1986-1990
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Agejev / Ulick Uniake
Agejev / Ulick Uniake
- The Kremlin Farewell
(1990)
... Agejev
- Time After Time
(1986)
... Ulick Uniake
1989
Sob Sisters
(TV Series)
Leo
Leo
- We Need a Little Christmas
(1989)
... Leo
- A Night at the Opera
(1989)
... Leo
- Streetwise
(1989)
... Leo
- Who Was That Gentleman I Saw You with Last Night?
(1989)
... Leo
- She Wore the Dress, While I Stayed Home
(1989)
... Leo
1988
How to Be Cool
(TV Series)
Dr. Benjamin Barnard Walters
Dr. Benjamin Barnard Walters
- The Vortex
(1988)
... Dr. Benjamin Barnard Walters
- The Frontiers of Style
(1988)
... Dr. Benjamin Barnard Walters
- The Rule of Cool
(1988)
... Dr. Benjamin Barnard Walters
1988
Room at the Bottom
(TV Series)
Andre Shepherd - The Chef
Andre Shepherd - The Chef
- The Chef
(1988)
... Andre Shepherd - The Chef
1988
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Inspector Baynes
Inspector Baynes
- Wisteria Lodge
(1988)
... Inspector Baynes
1987
Vanity Fair
(TV Series)
Sir Pitt Crawley
Sir Pitt Crawley
- Struggles and Trials
(1987)
... Sir Pitt Crawley
- How to Live Well on Nothing a Year
(1987)
... Sir Pitt Crawley
- Widow and Mother
(1987)
... Sir Pitt Crawley
- Who Played on the Piano?
(1987)
... Sir Pitt Crawley
- Arcadian Simplicity
(1987)
... Sir Pitt Crawley
1987
The District Nurse
(TV Series)
Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
- Mercy Killing?
(1987)
... Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
- A Blind Eye
(1987)
... Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
- Myths and Follies
(1987)
... Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
- Highjinks and Tomfooling
(1987)
... Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
- The Market Price
(1987)
... Dr. Emlyn Isaacs
1985
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾
(TV Series)
Mr. Scruton
Mr. Scruton
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Mr. Scruton
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Mr. Scruton
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Mr. Scruton
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Mr. Scruton
1983
The Country Girls
(TV Movie)
(uncredited)
1980
The Greeks: A Journey in Space and Time
(TV Series)
Socrates
Socrates
- The Minds of Men
(1980)
... Socrates
- The Classical Age
(1980)
... Socrates
- The Greek Beginning
(1980)
... Socrates
1979
The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris
(TV Series)
Selwyn Raven
Selwyn Raven
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
... Selwyn Raven
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... Selwyn Raven
- Episode #1.4
(1979)
... Selwyn Raven
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Selwyn Raven
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Selwyn Raven
1974-1978
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Head Maltster - 'Audience' / Joe Jones
Head Maltster - 'Audience' / Joe Jones
- Sorry...
(1978)
... Head Maltster - 'Audience'
- Joe's Ark
(1974)
... Joe Jones
1978
The Devil's Crown
(TV Series)
Bertrand de Born
Bertrand de Born
- The Flowers Are Silent
(1978)
... Bertrand de Born
- Bolt from the Blue
(1978)
... Bertrand de Born
- Richard Yea and Nay
(1978)
... Bertrand de Born
1970-1978
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Gibbet / Vanya
Gibbet / Vanya
- The Beaux Stratagem
(1978)
... Gibbet
- Uncle Vanya
(1970)
... Vanya
1978
Pennies from Heaven
(TV Mini Series)
Headmaster
Headmaster
- Easy Come, Easy Go
(1978)
... Headmaster
- The Sweetest Thing
(1978)
... Headmaster
1976-1978
The Ghosts of Motley Hall
(TV Series)
Sir George Uproar / 'Sir Richard' / Sir Henry
Sir George Uproar / 'Sir Richard' / Sir Henry
- Narcissus Bullock's Bell
(1978)
... Sir George Uproar
- Party Piece
(1978)
... Sir George Uproar
- Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 2
(1978)
... Sir George Uproar
- Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 1
(1978)
... Sir George Uproar
- Ghost Writer
(1978)
... Sir George Uproar / 'Sir Richard'
1978
The Mayor of Casterbridge
(TV Mini Series)
Fall
Fall
- Episode #1.6
(1978)
... Fall
- Episode #1.3
(1978)
... Fall
1977
Target
(TV Series)
Det. Chief Supt. Neville Clegg
Det. Chief Supt. Neville Clegg
- Carve Up
(1977)
... Det. Chief Supt. Neville Clegg
1977
The Duchess of Duke Street
(TV Series)
Professor Stubbs
Professor Stubbs
- Poor Catullus
(1977)
... Professor Stubbs
1977
Nicholas Nickleby
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Vincent Crummles
Mr. Vincent Crummles
- Episode #1.4
(1977)
... Mr. Vincent Crummles
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Mr. Vincent Crummles
1977
Three Piece Suite
(TV Series)
Him - All in the Mind
Him - All in the Mind
- Come in, No.1/This Situation/All in the Mind
(1977)
... Him - All in the Mind
1970-1977
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer: Part 5 - The Accused
(1977)
... Storyteller
- Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer: Part 4 - The Criminal
(1977)
... Storyteller
- Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer: Part 3 - The Companion
(1977)
... Storyteller
- Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer: Part 2 - The Solicitor
(1977)
... Storyteller
- Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer: Part 1 - The Star
(1977)
... Storyteller
1977
Children of the Stones
(TV Mini Series)
Dai
Dai
- Full Circle
(1977)
... Dai
- Narrowing Circle
(1977)
... Dai
- Serpent in the Circle
(1977)
... Dai
- Circle of Fear
(1977)
... Dai
- Into the Circle
(1977)
... Dai
1976
The Government Inspector
(TV Series)
Mayor
Mayor
- All Is Revealed
(1976)
... Mayor
- Bribery and Corruption
(1976)
... Mayor
- The Inspector Arrives
(1976)
... Mayor
1975
The Fight Against Slavery
(TV Mini Series)
Chief Minister
Chief Minister
- A Matter of Insurance
(1975)
... Chief Minister
1975
Centre Play
(TV Series)
Walter / Tiny
Walter / Tiny
- Tea at Four
(1975)
... Walter
- Snooker
(1975)
... Tiny
1974
Marked Personal
(TV Series)
George Prewett
George Prewett
- Episode #1.78
(1974)
... George Prewett
- Episode #1.77
(1974)
... George Prewett
1974
Fall of Eagles
(TV Mini Series)
Witte
Witte
- The Appointment
(1974)
... Witte
- The Last Tsar
(1974)
... Witte
1967-1973
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Fiodor Dostoyevski / Seymour / John Dolby
Fiodor Dostoyevski / Seymour / John Dolby
- Russian Roulette
(1973)
... Fiodor Dostoyevski
- Another Branch of the Family
(1967)
... Seymour
- Will You Come a Little Closer
(1967)
... John Dolby
1972
Love and Mr Lewisham
(TV Series)
Mr. Chaffery
Mr. Chaffery
- Part 4
(1972)
... Mr. Chaffery
- Part 3
(1972)
... Mr. Chaffery
- Part 2
(1972)
... Mr. Chaffery
1971
For the Love of Ada
(TV Series)
David Llewellin Griffiths
David Llewellin Griffiths
- The Admirer
(1971)
... David Llewellin Griffiths
1971
Doctor at Large
(TV Series)
Sir Robert Joyce
Sir Robert Joyce
- Let's Start at the Beginning
(1971)
... Sir Robert Joyce
1971
Six Dates with Barker
(TV Series)
Major Rupert Yappe
Major Rupert Yappe
- 1915: Lola
(1971)
... Major Rupert Yappe
1970
The Main Chance
(TV Series)
Professor Ian Allardyce
Professor Ian Allardyce
- The Walls of Jericho
(1970)
... Professor Ian Allardyce
1970
Menace
(TV Series)
Elystan Griffiths
Elystan Griffiths
- The Straight and the Narrow
(1970)
... Elystan Griffiths
1966-1970
Mystery and Imagination
(TV Series)
Sweeney Todd / Vaudin / Parkes
Sweeney Todd / Vaudin / Parkes
- Sweeney Todd
(1970)
... Sweeney Todd
- The Telltale Heart
(1968)
... Vaudin
- Lost Hearts
(1966)
... Parkes
1970
Germinal
(TV Mini Series)
Maheu
Maheu
- Soldiers
(1970)
... Maheu
- Mob Rule
(1970)
... Maheu
- Mutual Aid
(1970)
... Maheu
- Miners
(1970)
... Maheu
1969
My Partner the Ghost
(TV Series)
James McAllister
James McAllister
- For the Girl Who Has Everything
(1969)
... James McAllister
1969
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Wilfred Eames
Wilfred Eames
- You've Made Your Bed: Now Lie in It
(1969)
... Wilfred Eames
1968
Treasure Island
(TV Series)
Ben Gunn
Ben Gunn
- Gold
(1968)
... Ben Gunn
- Silver's Embassy
(1968)
... Ben Gunn
- The Stockade
(1968)
... Ben Gunn
- Mutiny
(1968)
... Ben Gunn
1968
The Caesars
(TV Mini Series)
Claudius
Claudius
- Claudius
(1968)
... Claudius
- Caligula
(1968)
... Claudius
- Sejanus
(1968)
... Claudius
- Tiberius
(1968)
... Claudius
- Germanicus
(1968)
... Claudius
1968
Nana
(TV Mini Series)
Count Muffat
Count Muffat
- Fall of an Empire
(1968)
... Count Muffat
- The Queen
(1968)
... Count Muffat
- The Victim
(1968)
... Count Muffat
- The Courtesan
(1968)
... Count Muffat
- The Actress
(1968)
... Count Muffat
1968
Cold Comfort Farm
(TV Mini Series)
Urk Starkadder / Dr Adolf Mudel
Urk Starkadder / Dr Adolf Mudel
- Doom
(1968)
... Urk Starkadder / Dr Adolf Mudel
- Woodshed
(1968)
... Urk Starkadder
1967
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Ludovic
Ludovic
- Sword of Honour #3: Unconditional Surrender
(1967)
... Ludovic
- Sword of Honour #2: Officers and Gentlemen
(1967)
... Ludovic
1963-1965
Our Man at St. Mark's
(TV Series)
Benson / George Gregory
Benson / George Gregory
- Ninety-Nine and Objection Sustained
(1965)
... Benson
- A Previous Conviction
(1963)
... George Gregory
1963
The Victorians
(TV Mini Series)
Maltby / Bailiff
Maltby / Bailiff
- The Ticket-of-Leave Man
(1963)
... Maltby (as Frederick Jones)
- London Assurance
(1963)
... Bailiff (as Frederick Jons)
1960
Androcles and the Lion
(TV Mini Series)
Christian
Christian
- Episode #1.2
(1960)
... Christian (as Frederick Jones)
- Episode #1.1
(1960)
... Christian (as Frederick Jones)
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Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
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He acted in both stage productions of Ronald Harwood's play, "The Dresser", was first performed at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, England and later at London's Queen's Theatre in England with Sir Tom Courtenay, Isabel Dean (Manchester only), Jane Wenham (London only) in the cast and directed by Michael Elliott. See more »Alternate Names:
Freddy Jones | Frederick Jones | Frederick JonsHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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