Geoffrey Palmer (I) (1927–2020) |
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Lugubrious-faced English actor Geoffrey Palmer was born in London, the son of a chartered accountant. After leaving school, he did his national service with the Royal Marines where he became a field training and small arms instructor. He then briefly tried his hand at accountancy before his girlfriend talked him into joining the local amateur ...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 93) in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire, England, UK |
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Actor (199 credits)
Actor (199 credits)
2012
The Hollow Crown
(TV Series)
Lord Chief Justice
Lord Chief Justice
- Henry IV, Part 2
(2012)
... Lord Chief Justice
2009-2011
The Grumpy Guide to...
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Work
(2011)
... Narrator (voice)
- Food
(2011)
... Narrator (voice)
- Christmas
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
2010
Grandpa in My Pocket
(TV Series)
Grandad Gilbert
Grandad Gilbert
- Captain Dumbletwit's Toughest Mission Yet!
(2010)
... Grandad Gilbert
2007
Wobblyland
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Wobbly Sandcastles
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Wobbly Winter
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
1992-2005
As Time Goes By
(TV Series)
Lionel Hardcastle
Lionel Hardcastle
- Reunion Special: Part 2
(2005)
... Lionel Hardcastle
- Reunion Special: Part 1
(2005)
... Lionel Hardcastle
- You Must Remember This....
(2002)
... Lionel Hardcastle
- What Now?
(2002)
... Lionel Hardcastle
- The Wedding
(2002)
... Lionel Hardcastle
2004
He Knew He Was Right
(TV Mini Series)
Sir Marmaduke Rowley
Sir Marmaduke Rowley
- Part 4
(2004)
... Sir Marmaduke Rowley
- Part 3
(2004)
... Sir Marmaduke Rowley
- Part 1
(2004)
... Sir Marmaduke Rowley
2002
Dickens
(TV Mini Series)
Thackeray
Thackeray
- Terror to the End
(2002)
... Thackeray
- Blazing Away
(2002)
... Thackeray
- Secrets
(2002)
... Thackeray
2002
Stig of the Dump
(TV Mini Series)
Robert
Robert
- Going Home
(2002)
... Robert
- Man of the Match
(2002)
... Robert
- Undercover
(2002)
... Robert
- The Snargets
(2002)
... Robert
- Over the Edge
(2002)
... Robert
2001
The Savages
(TV Series)
Donald
Donald
- The Ex Files
(2001)
... Donald
- Finding Dad a Girlfriend
(2001)
... Donald
- Scary Drawings
(2001)
... Donald
- Learning to Cook
(2001)
... Donald
- Books
(2001)
... Donald
1996
The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
(TV Series)
Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Anderson
- Episode #1.7
(1996)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Episode #1.6
(1996)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Episode #1.5
(1996)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Episode #1.4
(1996)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Jimmy Anderson
1995
Look at the State We're in!
(TV Mini Series)
The ruler
The ruler
- The Status Quo
(1995)
... The ruler
- Nanny Knows Best
(1995)
... The ruler
- Legal System
(1995)
... The ruler
- Local Government
(1995)
... The ruler
- Secrecy
(1995)
... The ruler
1990
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Matthew Copley-Barnes
Matthew Copley-Barnes
- The Infernal Serpent
(1990)
... Matthew Copley-Barnes
1989
After the War
(TV Mini Series)
Major Gen. Sir Robert Godolphin
Major Gen. Sir Robert Godolphin
- Fathers and Sons
(1989)
... Major Gen. Sir Robert Godolphin
1986-1989
Hot Metal
(TV Series)
Harold Stringer
Harold Stringer
- The Satellite Years
(1989)
... Harold Stringer
- The Respectable Prostitute
(1986)
... Harold Stringer
- The Slaughter of the Innocent
(1986)
... Harold Stringer
- Casting the Runes
(1986)
... Harold Stringer
- Beyond the Infinite
(1986)
... Harold Stringer
1988
Christabel
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Burton
Mr. Burton
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Mr. Burton
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Mr. Burton
1986
Executive Stress
(TV Series)
Donald Fairchild
Donald Fairchild
- Episode #1.7
(1986)
... Donald Fairchild
- Episode #1.6
(1986)
... Donald Fairchild
- Episode #1.5
(1986)
... Donald Fairchild
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Donald Fairchild
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Donald Fairchild
1984-1986
Fairly Secret Army
(TV Series)
Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
- Treacherous Chaps, Causes
(1986)
... Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
- You're Going to Be a Hero, Harry
(1986)
... Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
- Ever Tried Making Love to a Marxist?
(1986)
... Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
- One Mistake, Whole Caboosh Plughole
(1986)
... Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
- This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
(1986)
... Major Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott
1978-1983
Butterflies
(TV Series)
Ben Parkinson
Ben Parkinson
- Loose Ends
(1983)
... Ben Parkinson
- Breaking Up
(1983)
... Ben Parkinson
- Calling
(1983)
... Ben Parkinson
- Cleaning Windows
(1983)
... Ben Parkinson
- Pot
(1983)
... Ben Parkinson
1983
Death of an Expert Witness
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Edwin Lorrimer
Dr. Edwin Lorrimer
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Dr. Edwin Lorrimer
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Dr. Edwin Lorrimer
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Dr. Edwin Lorrimer
1981-1983
The Last Song
(TV Series)
Leo Bannister
Leo Bannister
- Episode #2.7
(1983)
... Leo Bannister
- Episode #2.6
(1983)
... Leo Bannister
- Episode #2.5
(1983)
... Leo Bannister
- Episode #2.4
(1983)
... Leo Bannister
- Episode #2.3
(1983)
... Leo Bannister
1982-1983
The Kenny Everett Television Show
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #2.2
(1983)
... Various
- Episode #2.0
(1982)
... Various
1978-1983
The Professionals
(TV Series)
Avery / Simon Sinclair
Avery / Simon Sinclair
- The Ojuka Situation
(1983)
... Avery
- Where the Jungle Ends
(1978)
... Simon Sinclair
1967-1982
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Eric / Dick / Man at the clinic / ...
Eric / Dick / Man at the clinic / ...
- The Houseboy
(1982)
... Eric
- Saint Vitus' Dance
(1979)
... Dick
- The High Game
(1970)
... Man at the clinic
- The Tigers of Subtopia
(1968)
... Bradley Fawcett
- Who Is Sylvia?
(1968)
... Oscar
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(TV Series)
Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
(1982)
... Foreign Secretary
- The Violet Hour
(1982)
... Foreign Secretary
- How to Get Rid of It
(1982)
... Foreign Secretary
- Autumn Cannibalism
(1982)
... Foreign Secretary
1977-1981
Young at Heart
(TV Series)
Mr. Gosling Jnr.
Mr. Gosling Jnr.
- Everything in the Garden's Lovely
(1981)
... Mr. Gosling Jnr.
- Pastures Green and New
(1980)
... Mr. Gosling Jnr.
- Pilot
(1977)
... Mr. Gosling Jnr.
1976-1979
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
(TV Series)
Jimmy Anderson / Jimmy
Jimmy Anderson / Jimmy
- Amalgamated Aerosols
(1979)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Jinx
(1979)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Timebomb
(1979)
... Jimmy Anderson
- Communal Social Evenings
(1978)
... Jimmy Anderson
- The Trickle of Visitors
(1978)
... Jimmy Anderson
1978
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Kenneth Eden
Kenneth Eden
- A Man with Everything: Part 2
(1978)
... Kenneth Eden
- A Man with Everything: Part 1
(1978)
... Kenneth Eden
1976-1978
Happy Ever After
(TV Series)
Bob Holsgrove / Mr. Critchley
Bob Holsgrove / Mr. Critchley
- The More We Are Together
(1978)
... Bob Holsgrove
- The Protest
(1976)
... Mr. Critchley
1978
Scorpion Tales
(TV Series)
Arnold Sparrow
Arnold Sparrow
- The Ghost in the Pale Blue Dress
(1978)
... Arnold Sparrow
1975-1976
Angels
(TV Series)
Lawrence Rutherford
Lawrence Rutherford
- Decision
(1976)
... Lawrence Rutherford
- Home Sweet Home
(1976)
... Lawrence Rutherford
- Arrival
(1975)
... Lawrence Rutherford
1976
Bill Brand
(TV Mini Series)
Malcolm Frear
Malcolm Frear
- Revisions
(1976)
... Malcolm Frear
- Anybody's
(1976)
... Malcolm Frear
- Resolution
(1976)
... Malcolm Frear
- Yarn
(1976)
... Malcolm Frear
1970-1976
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Graviter / Monteith
Graviter / Monteith
- Loyalties
(1976)
... Graviter
- Macbeth
(1970)
... Monteith
1971-1976
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Det. Chief Insp. Harris / Jack / Richard Nicholls / ...
Det. Chief Insp. Harris / Jack / Richard Nicholls / ...
- A Story to Frighten the Children
(1976)
... Det. Chief Insp. Harris
- Goodbye
(1975)
... Jack
- Only Make Believe
(1973)
... Richard Nicholls
- Michael Regan
(1971)
... Chief Superintendent
1975
The Poisoning of Charles Bravo
(TV Series)
Sir Henry James
Sir Henry James
- Public Exposure
(1975)
... Sir Henry James
1973
Six Days of Justice
(TV Series)
Mr. Nicholas
Mr. Nicholas
- A Question of Discipline
(1973)
... Mr. Nicholas
1972-1973
Colditz
(TV Series)
Doc
Doc
- Gone Away: Part 1 - Gone Away
(1973)
... Doc
- Tweedledum
(1972)
... Doc
1972
Fly Into Danger
(TV Series)
Air Traffic Controller
Air Traffic Controller
- Final Approach
(1972)
... Air Traffic Controller
- Forced Take-off
(1972)
... Air Traffic Controller
1970-1972
Doomwatch
(TV Series)
Chief Supt. Mallory / Major Sims
Chief Supt. Mallory / Major Sims
- Say Knife, Fat Man
(1972)
... Chief Supt. Mallory
- Invasion
(1970)
... Major Sims
1970-1972
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Masters / Permanent Under Secretary Masters / Administrator
Masters / Permanent Under Secretary Masters / Administrator
- The Mutants: Episode One
(1972)
... Administrator
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 6
(1970)
... Masters
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 5
(1970)
... Masters
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 4
(1970)
... Masters
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 3
(1970)
... Permanent Under Secretary Masters (uncredited)
1972
The Shadow of the Tower
(TV Series)
John Mayne
John Mayne
- The Crowning of Apes
(1972)
... John Mayne
- The Schooling of Apes
(1972)
... John Mayne
1965-1971
Out of the Unknown
(TV Series)
Jack Mervyn / Gosford / Chief Officer
Jack Mervyn / Gosford / Chief Officer
- The Uninvited
(1971)
... Jack Mervyn
- 1+1=1.5
(1969)
... Gosford
- No Place Like Earth
(1965)
... Chief Officer
1969-1971
Me Mammy
(TV Series)
Mr. Cleaver / Mr. Purdy
Mr. Cleaver / Mr. Purdy
- The Night the Banshee Brought Me Home
(1971)
... Mr. Cleaver
- The Day Concepta Got Engaged
(1969)
... Mr. Purdy
1969-1971
The Expert
(TV Series)
Asst. Chief Con. Rogers / Carter
Asst. Chief Con. Rogers / Carter
- Whose Child?: Part 1: The Wife
(1971)
... Carter
- The Visitor: Part 2 - Hard Facts
(1969)
... Asst. Chief Con. Rogers
- The Visitor: Part 1: Hypothesis
(1969)
... Asst. Chief Con. Rogers
1970
Softly Softly: Task Force
(TV Series)
Professor Brett
Professor Brett
- The Lie Direct
(1970)
... Professor Brett
1970
NBC Experiment in Television
(TV Series)
Police Driver
Police Driver
- The Engagement
(1970)
... Police Driver
1970
The Worker
(TV Series)
Professor Robinson
Professor Robinson
- Now Is the Time for All Left Legs
(1970)
... Professor Robinson
1969
Detective
(TV Series)
Chief Superintendent Smeed
Chief Superintendent Smeed
- Hunt the Peacock
(1969)
... Chief Superintendent Smeed
1966-1969
Love Story
(TV Series)
Oliver / The doctor
Oliver / The doctor
- The Dolly Spike
(1969)
... Oliver
- The Public Duck
(1966)
... The doctor
1968
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Professor Whybrow
Professor Whybrow
- The Chequers Manoeuvre
(1968)
... Professor Whybrow
1967-1968
City '68
(TV Series)
Robins
Robins
- The System: Keep Out of Sight
(1968)
... Robins
- In Memoriam
(1968)
... Robins
- The Shooting War
(1967)
... Robins
1968
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Superintendent Registrar
Superintendent Registrar
- Episode #1.778
(1968)
... Superintendent Registrar
1967-1968
Mogul
(TV Series)
Jeremy Martin
Jeremy Martin
- The Minister of the Crown... and the Very Compromising Photograph
(1968)
... Jeremy Martin
- And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
(1967)
... Jeremy Martin
1967
The Further Adventures of the Musketeers
(TV Series)
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
- Treachery
(1967)
... Oliver Cromwell
- The Oath
(1967)
... Oliver Cromwell
1966
ITV Sunday Night Drama
(TV Series)
Coroticus
Coroticus
- Four Triumphant: St Patrick
(1966)
... Coroticus
1966
The Rat Catchers
(TV Series)
Timothy Hoylake / Washington TV Reporter / TV Interviewer
Timothy Hoylake / Washington TV Reporter / TV Interviewer
- Rendezvous - Vienna
(1966)
... Timothy Hoylake
- The Edge of Disaster
(1966)
... Washington TV Reporter
- Return of Evil
(1966)
... TV Interviewer
1965-1966
Public Eye
(TV Series)
Dr. Pringle / Donald Halston
Dr. Pringle / Donald Halston
- No, No, Nothing Like That
(1966)
... Dr. Pringle
- 'And a Very Fine Fiddle Has He'
(1965)
... Donald Halston
1966
Sergeant Cork
(TV Series)
James Meredith
James Meredith
- The Case of a Lady's Good Name
(1966)
... James Meredith
1966
The Baron
(TV Series)
Anstruther
Anstruther
- The Killing
(1966)
... Anstruther
- Masquerade
(1966)
... Anstruther
1965-1966
Pardon the Expression
(TV Series)
Hotel Manager / Mr. Bentley
Hotel Manager / Mr. Bentley
- Big Hotel
(1966)
... Hotel Manager
- The Brain Drain
(1965)
... Mr. Bentley
1961-1965
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Martin Smythe / Dr. Terence / Paul Manning / ...
Martin Smythe / Dr. Terence / Paul Manning / ...
- A Surfeit of H2O
(1965)
... Martin Smythe
- Man with Two Shadows
(1963)
... Dr. Terence
- Propellant 23
(1962)
... Paul Manning
- Dance with Death
(1961)
... Philip Anthony
1965
Riviera Police
(TV Series)
Ludovic
Ludovic
- Bubbles Through a Looking Glass/The Fuse That Didn't
(1965)
... Ludovic
1960-1963
Bootsie and Snudge
(TV Series)
Policeman / Police Constable / Police Sergeant / ...
Policeman / Police Constable / Police Sergeant / ...
- Silence in Court
(1963)
... Policeman
- Small Back Garden
(1963)
... Police Constable
- The Pillar Box
(1963)
... Policeman
- The Toerag
(1963)
... Policeman
- The Importance of Being Jumbo
(1962)
... Policeman
1963
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Dr. Tanfield
Dr. Tanfield
- Incident at Midnight
(1963)
... Dr. Tanfield
1959-1962
Garry Halliday
(TV Series)
Narrator / Commentator / Captain Willis / ...
Narrator / Commentator / Captain Willis / ...
- The Hi-Jackers
(1962)
... Captain Willis
- A Fall from Power
(1961)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Secret of Batch 3
(1961)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Disappearing Rabbits
(1961)
... Narrator (voice)
- Halliday Must Die!
(1961)
... Narrator (voice)
1961
Family Solicitor
(TV Series)
Hugh Cowley
Hugh Cowley
- Test Case
(1961)
... Hugh Cowley
- House in Order
(1961)
... Hugh Cowley
- Threats and Menaces
(1961)
... Hugh Cowley
- Robbery with Violence
(1961)
... Hugh Cowley
- The Quarry
(1961)
... Hugh Cowley
1959-1961
Probation Officer
(TV Series)
Dr. Rayburn / Padre / Charles Main
Dr. Rayburn / Padre / Charles Main
- Episode #2.31
(1961)
... Padre
- Episode #1.31
(1960)
... Dr. Rayburn
- Episode #1.24
(1960)
... Dr. Rayburn
- Episode #1.4
(1959)
... Charles Main
1960
The Odd Man
(TV Series)
Const. Swift
Const. Swift
- Episode #1.8
(1960)
... Const. Swift
- Episode #1.7
(1960)
... Const. Swift
- Episode #1.6
(1960)
... Const. Swift
- Episode #1.4
(1960)
... Const. Swift
1959-1960
The Army Game
(TV Series)
Soldier / Corporal / Radio Presenter / ...
Soldier / Corporal / Radio Presenter / ...
- The Kindest Man in Britain
(1960)
... Radio Presenter
- Waltzing Matilda
(1960)
... Orderly Corporal
- The Do-Gooders
(1960)
... Police Sergeant
- The Return of the Pig
(1960)
... Sergeant
- Pen Pals Anonymous
(1960)
... Corporal
1960
The Strange World of Gurney Slade
(TV Mini Series)
Floor Manager
Floor Manager
- Episode #1.1
(1960)
... Floor Manager
1960
St. Ives
(TV Series)
Gautier
Gautier
- A La Belle Flora
(1960)
... Gautier
- Lion Rampant
(1960)
... Gautier
1960
Arthur's Treasured Volumes
(TV Series)
Detective Inspector
Detective Inspector
- A Blow in Anger
(1960)
... Detective Inspector
1958
The Killing Stones
(TV Series)
George Stacey
George Stacey
- The Carefulness of Kleiber
(1958)
... George Stacey
1955
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
2nd Operative
2nd Operative
- The Makepeace Story #4: The New Executive
(1955)
... 2nd Operative
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (40 credits)
Self (40 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He played Mr. Brownlow in a Focus on the Family radio production of Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist". See more »Height:
5' 11" (1.81 m)Spouse:
Sally Green (his death) (2 children)Parents:
Frederick Charles Palmer | Norah Gwendolen Palmer
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