Dennis Price (I) (1915–1973) |
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This urbane, sourly handsome British actor was born to privilege and most of his roles would follow suit. Born Dennistoun John Franklyn Rose-Price in Berkshire in 1915, Dennis Price, the son of a brigadier-general, was expected to abide by his family wishes and make a career for himself in the army or the church. Instead he became an actor. First ...
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Born:in Twyford, Berkshire, England, UKDied:(age 58) in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK |
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Actor (150 credits)
Actor (150 credits)
1972-1973
The Adventurer
(TV Series)
Brandon
Brandon
- The Case of the Poisoned Pawn
(1973)
... Brandon
- The Not-So Merry Widow
(1973)
... Brandon
- Nearly the End of the Picture
(1972)
... Brandon
1972
Clochemerle
(TV Series)
Alexis Luvelat
Alexis Luvelat
- The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemey Piechut
(1972)
... Alexis Luvelat
- The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic
(1972)
... Alexis Luvelat
1971
Jason King
(TV Series)
Sir Brian
Sir Brian
- A Deadly Line in Digits
(1971)
... Sir Brian
- A Page Before Dying
(1971)
... Sir Brian
1969
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
(TV Series)
Huntley
Huntley
- Situations Vacant: Apply Saville Row
(1969)
... Huntley
1968
Os Vingadores
(TV Series)
Jason
Jason
- Whoever Shot Poor George Oblique Stroke XR40?
(1968)
... Jason
1965-1967
The World of Wooster
(TV Series)
Jeeves
Jeeves
- Jeeves and the Fixing of Freddie
(1967)
... Jeeves
- Jeeves and the Love That Purifies
(1967)
... Jeeves
- Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg
(1967)
... Jeeves
- Jeeves and the Impending Doom
(1967)
... Jeeves
- Jeeves and the Old School Chum
(1967)
... Jeeves
1966
Court Martial
(TV Series)
Lawrence Creighton
Lawrence Creighton
- Let Slip the Dogs of War
(1966)
... Lawrence Creighton
1956-1964
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
William / Michael Charlton / Steven Gaye / ...
William / Michael Charlton / Steven Gaye / ...
- Deep and Crisp and Stolen
(1964)
... William
- Some Other Love
(1962)
... Michael Charlton
- Skyline for Two
(1959)
... Steven Gaye
- Rope
(1957)
... Rupert
- The Age of Abandon
(1957)
... Peter Conway
1958-1963
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Col. Edward Aplin / Tony Peters / Michael
Col. Edward Aplin / Tony Peters / Michael
- In Confidence
(1963)
... Col. Edward Aplin
- What Shall We Tell Caroline?
(1958)
... Tony Peters
- The Fourposter
(1958)
... Michael
1963
Drama 61-67
(TV Series)
Percy Trouncer
Percy Trouncer
- Drama '63: My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen
(1963)
... Percy Trouncer
1962
It Happened Like This
(TV Series)
Sir James Hare
Sir James Hare
- A Two-to-One Chance
(1962)
... Sir James Hare
1962
No Hiding Place
(TV Series)
Commander Adrian Falconer
Commander Adrian Falconer
- Epitaph for Johnnie
(1962)
... Commander Adrian Falconer
1962
Behave Yourself
(Short)
(as Mr. Dennis Price)
1961
Colonel Trumper's Private War
(TV Series)
Col. Basil Trumper
Col. Basil Trumper
- Behind Enemy Lines
(1961)
... Col. Basil Trumper
- Factory Saboteurs
(1961)
... Col. Basil Trumper
- A Phoney Marks Time
(1961)
... Col. Basil Trumper
- The Spy School
(1961)
... Col. Basil Trumper
- Operation Lubenski
(1961)
... Col. Basil Trumper
1958-1961
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Lord Henry Wotton
Lord Henry Wotton
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
(1961)
... Lord Henry Wotton
- The Witching Hour
(1958)
1954-1958
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Charles Appleby
Charles Appleby
- Eden End (II)
(1958)
... Charles Appleby
- The Jewels
(1954)
1957
Assignment Foreign Legion
(TV Series)
Major Louis de la Tour
Major Louis de la Tour
- The White Witch of Makala
(1957)
... Major Louis de la Tour
1956
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(TV Series)
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- Mr. Utterson's Encounter
(1956)
... Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- Good Evening, Mr. Hyde
(1956)
... Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
1954-1955
The Vise
(TV Series)
Peter Stanton
Peter Stanton
- The Serpent Beneath
(1955)
... Peter Stanton
- Account Closed
(1955)
- Let Murder Be Done
(1954)
1954
Crime on Our Hands
(TV Series)
Cecil Davenport
Cecil Davenport
- Episode #1.6
(1954)
... Cecil Davenport
- Episode #1.4
(1954)
... Cecil Davenport
- Episode #1.3
(1954)
... Cecil Davenport
- Episode #1.2
(1954)
... Cecil Davenport
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Archive footage (12 credits)
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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "The Merchant of Venice," at the Queen's Theatre in London, England with John Gielgud, Peggy Ashcroft, Alec Guinness, Harry Andrwes, Leon Quartermaine, Richard Ainley, Angela Baddeley, George Devine, Glen Byam Shaw, George Howe, David Tomlinson, John Justin, and Merula Salaman in the cast... See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 9 Articles | 8 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Denis Price | Mr. Dennis Price | PriceHeight:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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I am a second-rate feature actor. I am not a star and never was. I lack the essential spark.Trivia:
He had two daughters with his wife. See more »Star Sign:
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