Andrew Sachs (II) (1930–2016) |
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Andrew Sachs born Andreas Siegfried Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany, he and his family emigrated to London in 1938, to escape persecution under the Nazis. He made his name on British television and rose to fame in the 1970s for his portrayals of the comical Spanish waiter Manuel in Fawlty Towers (1975), a role for which he was BAFTA nominated. He...
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Born:in Berlin, GermanyDied:(age 86) in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, UK |
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Actor (121 credits)
Actor (121 credits)
2015
EastEnders
(TV Series)
Cyril Bishop
Cyril Bishop
- Episode dated 19 March 2015
(2015)
... Cyril Bishop
- Episode #1.5034
(2015)
... Cyril Bishop
2013
Spies of Warsaw
(TV Mini-Series)
Herschenson
Herschenson
- Episode #1.4
(2013)
... Herschenson
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Herschenson
2008-2011
Casualty
(TV Series)
Father Morgan / Mendel Lan
Father Morgan / Mendel Lan
- Pascal's Wager
(2011)
... Mendel Lan
- Took a Long Time to Come
(2008)
... Father Morgan
- This Will Be Our Year
(2008)
... Father Morgan
2010
Going Postal
(TV Mini-Series)
Groat
Groat
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Groat
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Groat
2009
Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures
(TV Mini-Series)
Crassostrea
Crassostrea
- Orbis
(2009)
... Crassostrea (voice)
2009
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Ramsay Clegg
Ramsay Clegg
- Episode #1.7147
(2009)
... Ramsay Clegg
- Episode #1.7146
(2009)
... Ramsay Clegg
- Episode #1.7145
(2009)
... Ramsay Clegg
- Episode #1.7142
(2009)
... Ramsay Clegg
- Episode #1.7141
(2009)
... Ramsay Clegg
1994-2005
Timewatch
(TV Series documentary)
Dr. Eduard Bloch / Narrator
Dr. Eduard Bloch / Narrator
- Inside the Mind of Adolf Hitler
(2005)
... Dr. Eduard Bloch
- The Myth of the Spanish Inquisition
(1994)
... Narrator
2004
Heroes Delight
(TV Series)
Vincent's Grandpa
Vincent's Grandpa
- Vincent Goes Laughing
(2004)
... Vincent's Grandpa (voice)
2003
Doctor Who: Shada
(TV Mini-Series)
Skagra
Skagra
- Shada: Part Six
(2003)
... Skagra (voice)
- Shada: Part Five
(2003)
... Skagra (voice)
- Shada: Part Four
(2003)
... Skagra (voice)
- Shada: Part Three
(2003)
... Skagra (voice)
- Shada: Part Two
(2003)
... Skagra (voice)
2000
Silent Witness
(TV Series)
Josef Horowitz
Josef Horowitz
- The World Cruise: Part 2
(2000)
... Josef Horowitz
- The World Cruise: Part 1
(2000)
... Josef Horowitz
2000
That Peter Kay Thing
(TV Mini-Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Lonely at the Top (The Marc Park Story)
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
- Leonard
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Arena
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Ice Cream Man Cometh
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
- Eyes Down
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
1999
Jack of Hearts
(TV Series)
Peter Pryce
Peter Pryce
- Episode #1.6
(1999)
... Peter Pryce
- Episode #1.5
(1999)
... Peter Pryce
- Episode #1.4
(1999)
... Peter Pryce
- Episode #1.3
(1999)
... Peter Pryce
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Peter Pryce
1996-1998
Big Bag
(TV Series)
Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons")
Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons")
- Parrot Patrol
(1998)
... Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons") (voice)
- Bathtub Blues
(1998)
... Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons") (voice)
- Fair Play at the Country Fair
(1998)
... Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons") (voice)
- Chelli's in Charge
(1998)
... Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons") (voice)
- Case to the Missing Sock
(1998)
... Narrator (segment "William's Wish Wellingtons") (voice)
1998
The Legend of the Lost Keys
(TV Series)
George Gardener
George Gardener
- The Final Hour
(1998)
... George Gardener
- Betrayed
(1998)
... George Gardener
- Into the Box
(1998)
... George Gardener
- The Box is Opened
(1998)
... George Gardener
- The Trap
(1998)
... George Gardener
1994-1997
Pirates
(TV Series)
Mr. Neville Jones / Basmati Bill
Mr. Neville Jones / Basmati Bill
- Episode #3.1
(1997)
... Mr. Neville Jones / Basmati Bill
- Episode #2.1
(1995)
... Mr. Neville Jones / Basmati Bill
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Mr. Neville Jones / Basmati Bill
1996
Horizon
(TV Series documentary)
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
- Einstein: Fame
(1996)
... Albert Einstein
- Einstein: The Miracle Year
(1996)
... Albert Einstein
1994-1995
William's Wish Wellingtons
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- King William
(1995)
... Narrator (voice)
- William the Storyteller
(1995)
... Narrator (voice)
- Jurassic William
(1995)
... Narrator (voice)
- William and the Pirate's Wreck
(1995)
... Narrator (voice)
- William and the Wrong Feet
(1994)
... Narrator (voice)
1993
Every Silver Lining
(TV Series)
Nat Silver
Nat Silver
- And...
(1993)
... Nat Silver
- Funny Valentine
(1993)
... Nat Silver
- Free Lunch
(1993)
... Nat Silver
- Brotherhood
(1993)
... Nat Silver
- No Cappuccino
(1993)
... Nat Silver
1993
The Mushroom Picker
(TV Mini-Series)
Tadeus
Tadeus
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Tadeus
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Tadeus
1992
The Gingerbread Man
(TV Series)
- Old Bag in Danger
(1992)
... (voice)
- Arrival
(1992)
... (voice)
1991
Q.E.D.
(TV Series documentary)
Stephen Kingsley
Stephen Kingsley
- Whatever Happened to the Leisure Age?
(1991)
... Stephen Kingsley
1985
There Comes a Time
(TV Series)
Tony James
Tony James
- Episode #1.7
(1985)
... Tony James
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Tony James
- Episode #1.5
(1985)
... Tony James
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Tony James
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Tony James
1983
It'll All Be Over in Half an Hour
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Various Characters
1982
Dead Ernest
(TV Series)
Ernest Springer
Ernest Springer
- Episode #1.7
(1982)
... Ernest Springer
- Episode #1.6
(1982)
... Ernest Springer
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... Ernest Springer
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Ernest Springer
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Ernest Springer
1978-1980
Monkey
(TV Series)
Horse / Yu-Lung (season 2)
Horse / Yu-Lung (season 2)
- Seirô Maô mangetsu no tôboe
(1980)
... Horse (English version, voice)
- Isetsu Kishibojin yurai ki
(1980)
... Horse (English version, voice)
- Moeta byôbu no Shichifukujin
(1980)
... Horse (English version, voice)
- Ikareta teishu no deshiiri shigan
(1980)
... Horse (English version, voice)
- Kijo Yôkai: Nerawareta shinkon fûfu
(1980)
... Horse (English version, voice)
1980
The History of Mr. Polly
(TV Mini-Series)
Alfred Polly
Alfred Polly
- Episode #1.5
(1980)
... Alfred Polly
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Alfred Polly
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Alfred Polly
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Alfred Polly
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Alfred Polly
1979
Not the Nine O'Clock News
(TV Series)
Manuel
Manuel
- Unaired Pilot
(1979)
... Manuel (uncredited)
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
... (credit only)
1975-1979
Fawlty Towers
(TV Series)
Manuel
Manuel
- Basil the Rat
(1979)
... Manuel
- The Anniversary
(1979)
... Manuel
- The Kipper and the Corpse
(1979)
... Manuel
- Waldorf Salad
(1979)
... Manuel
- The Psychiatrist
(1979)
... Manuel
1979
Lovely Couple
(TV Series)
Vicar
Vicar
- Wedding Bells
(1979)
... Vicar
- Australia Calling
(1979)
... Vicar
1978
Cooper, Just Like That
(TV Series)
Foreign Legionnaire
Foreign Legionnaire
- Show Two
(1978)
... Foreign Legionnaire
1970
My Partner the Ghost
(TV Series)
Commentator
Commentator
- Somebody Just Walked Over My Grave
(1970)
... Commentator
1968-1969
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Morris Harper / Sergei Sergeich / Nigel Fenn
Morris Harper / Sergei Sergeich / Nigel Fenn
- The John Hilarian Salt Exhibition and Numerous Illustrated Slides
(1969)
... Morris Harper
- If Only the Trains Come
(1968)
... Sergei Sergeich
- Number Ten
(1968)
... Nigel Fenn
1960-1969
Brian Rix Presents ...
(TV Series)
Pierre / Ike Smith / An Auld Scots Prisoner (and player of many parts)
Pierre / Ike Smith / An Auld Scots Prisoner (and player of many parts)
- Two on the Tiles
(1969)
... Pierre
- A Bit on the Side
(1968)
... Ike Smith
- Boobs in the Wood
(1960)
... An Auld Scots Prisoner (and player of many parts)
1966
Intrigue
(TV Series)
Brachman's Assistant
Brachman's Assistant
- Scratch the Surface... and What Do You Find?
(1966)
... Brachman's Assistant
1965
Buddenbrooks
(TV Mini-Series)
Pastor Tiburtius
Pastor Tiburtius
- Lengthening Shadows
(1965)
... Pastor Tiburtius
- Children's Day
(1965)
... Pastor Tiburtius
1965
Legend of Death
(TV Series)
Dr. Zemouron
Dr. Zemouron
- The Death Switch
(1965)
... Dr. Zemouron
- The Black Return
(1965)
... Dr. Zemouron
- Journey Into Danger
(1965)
... Dr. Zemouron
- The Golden Intruder
(1965)
... Dr. Zemouron
1962
Mr. Toby's Christmas
(TV Series)
Mr. Toby
Mr. Toby
- Episode #1.3
(1962)
... Mr. Toby
- Episode #1.2
(1962)
... Mr. Toby
- Episode #1.1
(1962)
... Mr. Toby
1962
Dial RIX
(TV Series)
Thin Furniture Man / Harry Daisy
Thin Furniture Man / Harry Daisy
- No Plums in the Pudding
(1962)
... Thin Furniture Man
- What a Drag
(1962)
... Harry Daisy
1962
The Six Proud Walkers
(TV Series)
Willie Walker
Willie Walker
- The Mulberry Accelerator
(1962)
... Willie Walker
- All in the Family
(1962)
... Willie Walker
- Two Into One
(1962)
... Willie Walker
- ... Now You Don't
(1962)
... Willie Walker
- Now You See Him...
(1962)
... Willie Walker
1961
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Dino Giovanni / Reporter
Dino Giovanni / Reporter
- Brian Rix Presents #14: Flat Spin
(1961)
... Dino Giovanni
- Brian Rix Presents #11: A Fair Cop
(1961)
... Reporter
1959
Dial 999
(TV Series)
Salesman / Attendant
Salesman / Attendant
- Rolling Racketeers
(1959)
... Salesman
- Robbery with Violence
(1959)
... Attendant
1958-1959
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Niblett / Rev. Cathcart Sloley-Jones / First Ambulance Man
Mr. Niblett / Rev. Cathcart Sloley-Jones / First Ambulance Man
- Brian Rix Presents #9: A Cup of Kindness
(1959)
... Mr. Niblett
- Brian Rix Presents #4: A Cuckoo in the Nest
(1958)
... Rev. Cathcart Sloley-Jones
- Brian Rix Presents #1: On Monday Next
(1958)
... First Ambulance Man
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Writer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (83 credits)
Self (83 credits)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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Other Works:
Narrator/voice of characters on BBC Schools series "Number Adventures". See more »Alternate Names:
A. SachsHeight:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on criticism that Manuel was a racist stereotype] If it's insulting to the Spanish what is Basil to the British? See more »Trivia:
There is a wax figure of him as "Manuel", from Fawlty Towers (1975), in Madam Tussaud's in London. See more »Trademark:
The role of Manuel, the Spanish-speaking flunky on "Fawlty Towers"Nickname:
AndyStar Sign:
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