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Richard Wilson OBE (born Iain Carmichael Wilson; 9 July 1936) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He played Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave (1990). A later role was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin (2008). Wilson was born in Greenock, Scotland. He studied science in Greenock...
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Actor (118 credits)
Actor (118 credits)
2019
The Crystal Maze
(TV Series)
Father Christmas
Father Christmas
- Celebrity Christmas Special
(2019)
... Father Christmas
2008-2012
Merlin
(TV Series)
Gaius
Gaius
- The Diamond of the Day: Part Two
(2012)
... Gaius
- The Diamond of the Day: Part One
(2012)
... Gaius
- The Drawing of the Dark
(2012)
... Gaius
- The Kindness of Strangers
(2012)
... Gaius
- With All My Heart
(2012)
... Gaius
2009-2010
Children in Need
(TV Series)
Gaius
Gaius
- Episode #1.31
(2010)
... Gaius
- Episode #1.30
(2009)
... Gaius
2009
Demons
(TV Mini-Series)
Father Simeon
Father Simeon
- Nothing Like Nebraska
(2009)
... Father Simeon
- The Whole Enchilada
(2009)
... Father Simeon
2007-2008
Kingdom
(TV Series)
Professor Barkway
Professor Barkway
- Episode #2.5
(2008)
... Professor Barkway
- Episode #1.4
(2007)
... Professor Barkway
2004-2005
Born and Bred
(TV Series)
Dr. Donald Newman
Dr. Donald Newman
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(2005)
... Dr. Donald Newman
- A Wrathful God
(2005)
... Dr. Donald Newman
- The Milk of Human Kindness
(2005)
... Dr. Donald Newman
- Apple Day
(2005)
... Dr. Donald Newman
- Never Seek to Tell
(2005)
... Dr. Donald Newman
2005
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Dr. Constantine
Dr. Constantine
- The Doctor Dances
(2005)
... Dr. Constantine
- The Empty Child
(2005)
... Dr. Constantine
2001
Life as We Know It
(TV Series)
Alex Cameron
Alex Cameron
- Coming Apart
(2001)
... Alex Cameron
- Something for the Table
(2001)
... Alex Cameron
- Clubbing
(2001)
... Alex Cameron
- Hospital
(2001)
... Alex Cameron
- The Interview
(2001)
... Alex Cameron
2001
High Stakes
(TV Series)
Bruce Morton
Bruce Morton
- Dream Team
(2001)
... Bruce Morton
- The Challenge
(2001)
... Bruce Morton
- The Poacher
(2001)
... Bruce Morton
- The Devil Is in the Detail
(2001)
... Bruce Morton
- An Act of Defiance
(2001)
... Bruce Morton
1990-2001
One Foot in the Grave
(TV Series)
Victor Meldrew
Victor Meldrew
- Comic Relief Special: Visiting Uncle Dick
(2001)
... Victor Meldrew
- Things Aren't Simple Any More
(2000)
... Victor Meldrew
- The Dawn of Man
(2000)
... Victor Meldrew
- Threatening Weather
(2000)
... Victor Meldrew
- The Futility of the Fly
(2000)
... Victor Meldrew
1999
Life Support
(TV Series)
John Doone
John Doone
- The Undiscovered Country
(1999)
... John Doone
- Soul and Conscience
(1999)
... John Doone
- Playing God
(1999)
... John Doone
- The Price of Love
(1999)
... John Doone
- Trust
(1999)
... John Doone
1998
Duck Patrol
(TV Series)
PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
- The Siege of Mallory Wharf
(1998)
... PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
- River Rage
(1998)
... PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
- Duck Turpin
(1998)
... PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
- The Spirit of the Deep
(1998)
... PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
- Occurrences
(1998)
... PC Roland 'Prof' Rose
1998
In the Red
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Tone
Lord Tone
- Episode #1.3
(1998)
... Lord Tone
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Lord Tone
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Lord Tone
1996
Gulliver's Travels
(TV Mini-Series)
Professor of Language
Professor of Language
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Professor of Language
1992-1994
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
(TV Series)
Mr. McGregor
Mr. McGregor
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher
(1994)
... Mr. McGregor (voice)
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
(1992)
... Mr. McGregor (voice)
1994
Under the Hammer
(TV Series)
Ben Glazier
Ben Glazier
- Treasure Trove
(1994)
... Ben Glazier
- The Spectre at the Feast
(1994)
... Ben Glazier
- After Titian
(1994)
... Ben Glazier
- The Jolly Joker
(1994)
... Ben Glazier
- The Virgin of Vitebsk
(1994)
... Ben Glazier
1992
Unnatural Pursuits
(TV Series)
Hector Duff
Hector Duff
- I Don't Do Cuddles
(1992)
... Hector Duff
- I'm the Author
(1992)
... Hector Duff
1992
The Life and Times of Henry Pratt
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Litchfield
Mr. Litchfield
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Mr. Litchfield
1992
The Other Side of Paradise
(TV Mini-Series)
Doc Reid
Doc Reid
- Episode #1.4
(1992)
... Doc Reid
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Doc Reid
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Doc Reid
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Doc Reid
1991
Selling Hitler
(TV Mini-Series)
Henri Nannen
Henri Nannen
- Episode #1.5
(1991)
... Henri Nannen
- Episode #1.4
(1991)
... Henri Nannen
- Episode #1.3
(1991)
... Henri Nannen
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Henri Nannen
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Henri Nannen
1985-1990
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Lebedev / Sir Hugo Armstrong / Theodore Watts-Dunton
Lebedev / Sir Hugo Armstrong / Theodore Watts-Dunton
- The Kremlin Farewell
(1990)
... Lebedev
- Fellow Traveller
(1990)
... Sir Hugo Armstrong
- Poppyland
(1985)
... Theodore Watts-Dunton
1989
A Quiet Conspiracy
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Julius Schwob
Dr. Julius Schwob
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Dr. Julius Schwob
1986-1988
Room at the Bottom
(TV Series)
Chaplain Toby Duckworth
Chaplain Toby Duckworth
- Megla on the Orient Express
(1988)
... Chaplain Toby Duckworth
- The Accident
(1988)
... Chaplain Toby Duckworth
- Witchcraft
(1988)
... Chaplain Toby Duckworth
- The Chef
(1988)
... Chaplain Toby Duckworth
- The Birthday Party
(1988)
... Chaplain Toby Duckworth
1988
Hot Metal
(TV Series)
Dicky Lipton
Dicky Lipton
- Unleash the Kracken
(1988)
... Dicky Lipton
- Crown of Thorns
(1988)
... Dicky Lipton
- The Twilight Zone
(1988)
... Dicky Lipton
- The Hydra's Head
(1988)
... Dicky Lipton
- The Joker to the Thief
(1988)
... Dicky Lipton
1988
Arena
(TV Series documentary)
Eddy Clockerty / Self
Eddy Clockerty / Self
- Byrne About Byrne
(1988)
... Eddy Clockerty / Self
1987
Tutti Frutti
(TV Mini-Series)
Eddie Clockerty
Eddie Clockerty
- A Wop-Boppa Loo-Bop a Wop-Bam Boom
(1987)
... Eddie Clockerty
- Love Hurts
(1987)
... Eddie Clockerty
- Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
(1987)
... Eddie Clockerty
- Gin a Body, Dig a Body
(1987)
... Eddie Clockerty
- On the Road Again
(1987)
... Eddie Clockerty
1985-1987
High & Dry
(TV Series)
Richard Talbot
Richard Talbot
- Episode #1.7
(1987)
... Richard Talbot
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Richard Talbot
- Episode #1.5
(1987)
... Richard Talbot
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Richard Talbot
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Richard Talbot
1986
Emmerdale Farm
(TV Series)
Mr. Hall
Mr. Hall
- Episode #1.1023
(1986)
... Mr. Hall
- Episode #1.1022
(1986)
... Mr. Hall
- Episode #1.1021
(1986)
... Mr. Hall
1985
The Last Place on Earth
(TV Mini-Series)
Scott Keltie
Scott Keltie
- Poles Apart
(1985)
... Scott Keltie
- Minor Diversions
(1985)
... Scott Keltie
1985
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Duncan Ross
Duncan Ross
- The Red Headed League
(1985)
... Duncan Ross
1982-1983
Andy Robson
(TV Series)
Mr. Ridley
Mr. Ridley
- Royal Visit
(1983)
... Mr. Ridley
- The Championship
(1982)
... Mr. Ridley
- Flare Up
(1982)
... Mr. Ridley
1979-1982
Only When I Laugh
(TV Series)
Gordon Thorpe / Dr. Gordon Thorpe
Gordon Thorpe / Dr. Gordon Thorpe
- The Reunion
(1982)
... Gordon Thorpe
- When Did You Last See Your Father?
(1982)
... Gordon Thorpe
- Escape
(1982)
... Gordon Thorpe
- In Sickness & in Health
(1982)
... Gordon Thorpe
- All in the Mind
(1982)
... Gordon Thorpe
1979-1982
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Reverend Chadwick / Percy Openshaw
Reverend Chadwick / Percy Openshaw
- The Last Post
(1982)
... Reverend Chadwick
- The Rivals
(1979)
... Percy Openshaw
1980-1981
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Professor / Tom McCann
Professor / Tom McCann
- Virginia Fly Is Drowning
(1981)
... Professor
- Shaping Up
(1980)
... Tom McCann
1980
Strangers
(TV Series)
Steven Wardrope
Steven Wardrope
- No Orchids for Missing Blandisch
(1980)
... Steven Wardrope
1975-1980
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Abercrombie / Consultant / Registrar
Abercrombie / Consultant / Registrar
- Pasmore
(1980)
... Abercrombie
- Bet Your Life
(1976)
... Consultant
- Through the Night
(1975)
... Registrar
1977-1980
A Sharp Intake of Breath
(TV Series)
Dad / Basil Dawson / Henshaw / ...
Dad / Basil Dawson / Henshaw / ...
- Look Who's Coming for Ever
(1980)
... Dad
- Just Cause or Impediment
(1980)
... Basil Dawson
- The Spare Part
(1980)
... Henshaw
- What About the Workers?
(1979)
... Mr. Cotterill
- The Square on the Hypotenuse
(1979)
... Superintendent Redway
1973-1978
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Jeremy Parsons QC
Jeremy Parsons QC
- In the Heat of the Moment: Part 1
(1978)
... Jeremy Parsons QC
- To Catch a Thief: Part 3
(1978)
... Jeremy Parsons QC
- Echoes: Part 1
(1978)
... Jeremy Parsons QC
- A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing: Part 1
(1977)
... Jeremy Parsons QC
- A Matter of Faith: Part 3
(1977)
... Jeremy Parsons QC
1978
Pickersgill People
(TV Series)
Arthur Mackenzie Tooth
Arthur Mackenzie Tooth
- The Sheik of Pickersgill
(1978)
... Arthur Mackenzie Tooth
1978
The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
(TV Series)
TV Director
TV Director
- The Secret of Charles Dickens
(1978)
... TV Director
1977
Yanks Go Home
(TV Series)
Rev. Desmond Brierley
Rev. Desmond Brierley
- The First of the G.I. Brides
(1977)
... Rev. Desmond Brierley
- Alarm and Despondency
(1977)
... Rev. Desmond Brierley
1976
Cilla's World of Comedy
(TV Series)
Edwin Dawkins
Edwin Dawkins
- Desirable Property
(1976)
... Edwin Dawkins
1974
Soldier and Me
(TV Series)
Dr. Nixon
Dr. Nixon
- No Escape
(1974)
... Dr. Nixon
- Trapped
(1974)
... Dr. Nixon
- Conspiracy
(1974)
... Dr. Nixon
1974
The Tommy Cooper Hour
(TV Series)
Suit Shop Customer
Suit Shop Customer
- 24 April 1974
(1974)
... Suit Shop Customer
1972-1973
My Good Woman
(TV Series)
Reverend Martin Hooper
Reverend Martin Hooper
- Episode #3.5
(1973)
... Reverend Martin Hooper
- Episode #2.6
(1972)
... Reverend Martin Hooper
- Episode #1.1
(1972)
... Reverend Martin Hooper
1969-1970
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Det. Sgt. Sand / Mr. O'Flanagan / O'Leary / ...
Det. Sgt. Sand / Mr. O'Flanagan / O'Leary / ...
- The Day They Buried Cleaver
(1970)
... Det. Sgt. Sand
- Would You Look at Them Smashing all Those Lovely Windows?
(1970)
... Mr. O'Flanagan / O'Leary / Tram conductor
- The People's Jack
(1970)
... George III / Justice Pratt
- The Ha Ha
(1969)
... Trevor
- Stables Theatre Company #2: Wedding Night
(1969)
... Herr Kalewski
1968
The Flight of the Heron
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Everard Faulkner
Sir Everard Faulkner
- Torture
(1968)
... Sir Everard Faulkner
1967-1968
The Revenue Men
(TV Series)
Waterguard Officer / Controller
Waterguard Officer / Controller
- Sentimental Value
(1968)
... Waterguard Officer
- Borderline
(1967)
... Controller
1965
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
(TV Series)
Mason
Mason
- The Phantom Piper of Tannochbrae
(1965)
... Mason (as Iain Wilson)
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(1990s) Appeared in a series of Flora TV commercials. See more »Alternate Names:
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