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Tim Pigott-Smith (1946–2017)
British classical stage and TV actor Tim Pigott-Smith was a familiar face both here and in his native England. A drama major, he graduated from the University of Bristol in 1967 (where he frequently returned to lecture) and made his professional debut two years later with the Bristol Old Vic. Predominantly a stage player in both regional and ...
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Born:in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UKDied:(age 70) in Northampton, England, UK |
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Actor (105 credits)
Actor (105 credits)
2017
Decline and Fall
(TV Mini-Series)
Sniggs
Sniggs
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Sniggs
- Episode #1.1
(2017)
... Sniggs
2015
Inspector Lewis
(TV Series)
Jasper Hammond
Jasper Hammond
- One for Sorrow: Part 2
(2015)
... Jasper Hammond
- One for Sorrow: Part 1
(2015)
... Jasper Hammond
2014
Houdini
(TV Mini-Series)
William Melville
William Melville
- Part 2
(2014)
... William Melville
- Part 1
(2014)
... William Melville
2014
37 Days
(TV Mini-Series)
Herbert Henry Asquith
Herbert Henry Asquith
- One Long Weekend
(2014)
... Herbert Henry Asquith
- One Week in July
(2014)
... Herbert Henry Asquith
- One Month in Summer
(2014)
... Herbert Henry Asquith
2013
Doomsday: World War I
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- The Fall of Man
(2013)
... Narrator (English version, voice)
- The Battle of Nations
(2013)
... Narrator (English version, voice)
- Purgatory
(2013)
... Narrator (English version, voice)
2013
The Great Train Robbery
(TV Mini-Series)
DS Maurice Ray
DS Maurice Ray
- A Copper's Tale
(2013)
... DS Maurice Ray
2013
Silent Witness
(TV Series)
John Briggs
John Briggs
- Change: Part 2
(2013)
... John Briggs
- Change: Part 1
(2013)
... John Briggs
2012
Strike Back
(TV Series)
Patrick Burton
Patrick Burton
- Vengeance, Part 2
(2012)
... Patrick Burton
- Vengeance, Part 1
(2012)
... Patrick Burton
2011
The Hour
(TV Series)
Lord Elms
Lord Elms
- Episode #1.6
(2011)
... Lord Elms
- Episode #1.5
(2011)
... Lord Elms
- Episode #1.2
(2011)
... Lord Elms
- Pilot
(2011)
... Lord Elms
2010
The Little House
(TV Series)
Frederick
Frederick
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Frederick
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Frederick
2010
Money
(TV Mini-Series)
Barry Self
Barry Self
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Barry Self
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Barry Self
2010
Foyle's War
(TV Series)
Brigadier Timothy Wilson
Brigadier Timothy Wilson
- The Russian House
(2010)
... Brigadier Timothy Wilson
2006-2009
Crimes That Shook the World
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Monster of Florence
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Lucie Blackman Murder
(2009)
... Narrator
- The Bodies in the Barrels
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- Yorkshire Ripper
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
- Aileen Wuornos
(2009)
... Narrator (voice)
2007
Holby Blue
(TV Series)
DCI Harry Hutchinson
DCI Harry Hutchinson
- Episode #1.8
(2007)
... DCI Harry Hutchinson
- Episode #1.7
(2007)
... DCI Harry Hutchinson
- Episode #1.6
(2007)
... DCI Harry Hutchinson
- Episode #1.5
(2007)
... DCI Harry Hutchinson
- Episode #1.4
(2007)
... DCI Harry Hutchinson
2004
North & South
(TV Mini-Series)
Richard Hale
Richard Hale
- Episode #1.4
(2004)
... Richard Hale
- Episode #1.3
(2004)
... Richard Hale
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... Richard Hale
- Episode #1.1
(2004)
... Richard Hale
2001-2003
The Vice
(TV Series)
D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers / D.S. Frank Vickers
D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers / D.S. Frank Vickers
- Lust
(2003)
... D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers
- Birdhouse
(2003)
... D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers
- Outcast
(2003)
... D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers
- Gameboys
(2003)
... D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers
- Control
(2003)
... D.S. / D.C.I. Frank Vickers
2002
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
(TV Series)
Philip Weaver
Philip Weaver
- For the Sake of Elena
(2002)
... Philip Weaver
2001
Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible
(TV Series)
Dr. Maitland
Dr. Maitland
- Voodoo Feet of Death
(2001)
... Dr. Maitland
1995
Ghosts
(TV Series)
Dr. Evans / Mr. Maradick
Dr. Evans / Mr. Maradick
- Shadowy Third
(1995)
... Dr. Evans / Mr. Maradick
1990-1993
The Chief
(TV Series)
Chief Constable John Stafford
Chief Constable John Stafford
- Episode #3.2
(1993)
... Chief Constable John Stafford
- Episode #3.1
(1993)
... Chief Constable John Stafford
- Episode #2.6
(1991)
... Chief Constable John Stafford
- Episode #2.5
(1991)
... Chief Constable John Stafford
- Episode #2.4
(1991)
... Chief Constable John Stafford
1987
Horizon
(TV Series documentary)
Francis Crick
Francis Crick
- The Race for the Double Helix
(1987)
... Francis Crick
1986-1987
The Challenge
(TV Mini-Series)
Peter De Savary
Peter De Savary
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Peter De Savary
- Episode #1.5
(1987)
... Peter De Savary
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Peter De Savary
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Peter De Savary
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Peter De Savary
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
(TV Mini-Series)
Ronald Merrick
Ronald Merrick
- The Division of the Spoils
(1984)
... Ronald Merrick
- Pandora's Box
(1984)
... Ronald Merrick
- The Moghul Room
(1984)
... Ronald Merrick
- Travelling Companions
(1984)
... Ronald Merrick
- An Evening at the Maharanee's
(1984)
... Ronald Merrick
1983-1984
Struggle
(TV Series)
Steve Marsh
Steve Marsh
- Art for the Workers' Sake
(1984)
... Steve Marsh
- One Person One Vote
(1983)
... Steve Marsh
- Better Red Than Dead
(1983)
... Steve Marsh
- Karl Marx Slept Here
(1983)
... Steve Marsh
- Manning the Barricades
(1983)
... Steve Marsh
1982
I Remember Nelson
(TV Series)
Capt. Thomas Hardy
Capt. Thomas Hardy
- Duty
(1982)
... Capt. Thomas Hardy
- Passion
(1982)
... Capt. Thomas Hardy
- Battle
(1982)
... Capt. Thomas Hardy
- Love
(1982)
... Capt. Thomas Hardy
1982
Fame Is the Spur
(TV Mini-Series)
Hamer Shawcross
Hamer Shawcross
- Episode #1.8
(1982)
... Hamer Shawcross
- Episode #1.7
(1982)
... Hamer Shawcross
- Episode #1.6
(1982)
... Hamer Shawcross
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... Hamer Shawcross
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Hamer Shawcross
1981
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
(TV Mini-Series)
Brendan Bracken
Brendan Bracken
- What Price Churchill?
(1981)
... Brendan Bracken
- The Long Tide of Surrender
(1981)
... Brendan Bracken
- His Own Funeral
(1981)
... Brendan Bracken
- The Flying Peril
(1981)
... Brendan Bracken
- A Menace in the House
(1981)
... Brendan Bracken
1980
Hannah
(TV Series)
Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Mr. Samuel Blenkinsop
1979-1980
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Michael / Timothy Perkins
Michael / Timothy Perkins
- In Hiding
(1980)
... Michael
- School Play
(1979)
... Timothy Perkins
1978
The Lost Boys
(TV Mini-Series)
Arthur Llewelyn Davies
Arthur Llewelyn Davies
- Dark and Sinister Man
(1978)
... Arthur Llewelyn Davies
- We Set Out to Be Wrecked
(1978)
... Arthur Llewelyn Davies
1977
Eustace and Hilda
(TV Series)
Dick Staveley
Dick Staveley
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Dick Staveley
- The Sixth Heaven
(1977)
... Dick Staveley
1971-1976
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Marco / Captain Harker
Marco / Captain Harker
- The Masque of Mandragora: Part Four
(1976)
... Marco
- The Masque of Mandragora: Part Three
(1976)
... Marco
- The Masque of Mandragora: Part Two
(1976)
... Marco
- The Masque of Mandragora: Part One
(1976)
... Marco
- The Claws of Axos: Episode Three
(1971)
... Captain Harker
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Miscellaneous Crew (4 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (4 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (44 credits)
Self (44 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
2007 - 2008: Played "Henry Higgins" in "Pygmalion", a play by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Peter Hall, at the Theatre Royal, Bath, UK, and later in 2008 at the Old Vic, London, UK. In 2007, the production also went on a National Tour with the play. See more »Alternate Names:
Tim Piggot-Smith | Tim Pigot-Smith | Tim Piggott SmithHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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[on playing villains] I never think of the people that I play as being bad, because I don't think most people, even if they are terrible, think of themselves as being bad. I think that may be part of the trick of it. See more »Trivia:
He died on the same day as Christopher Morahan, who directed him in his most famous television role in The Jewel in the Crown (1984). See more »Trademark:
He frequently played military officers and other authority figuresStar Sign:
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