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"Sherlock Holmes" (1954): Season 1: Episode 7 -- Sherlock Holmes seeks a rational explanation for the Winthrop family legend, which foretells the death of any family member who unexpectedly finds silver coins in his possession.
Oliver Twist (2005) -- Clip: Oliver Twist Meets The Artful Dodger
Oliver Twist (2005) -- An adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.
"Sherlock Holmes" (1954): Season 1: Episode 2 -- Lady Beryl confesses to a murder that was committed at her home, but Sherlock Holmes is convinced that she is innocent.
Oliver Twist (2005) -- Clip: The Handkerchief Game

Overview

Date of Death:
7 October 2008, Bristol, England, UK more
Trivia:
Was a Communist party member in the 1940s and early '50s; while he eventually... more
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Filmography

Actor
View by NEW
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Colour of Magic (2008) (TV)   Greyhald Spold 2008 - 7.2 (2,533)
AKAs:
  • Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic (International: English title: complete title)
  • The Color of Magic (USA: new title)
- 2. Riot at the Rite (2005) (TV) Elderly patron 2005 - 7.1 (106)
- 3. Oliver Twist (2005)   Dining Hall Master 2005 - 7.0 (9,338)
AKAs:
  • Oliver Twist (France) (Italy)
- 4. Kingdom of Heaven (2005)   Old Pilgram (director's cut) 2005 $208M 7.1 (74,558)
AKAs:
  • El reino de los cielos (Spain)
  • Königreich der Himmel (Germany)
- 5. "The Last Detective" (2003)   Colonel Colin Ingate (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 8.3 (224)
1 TV episode:
  • Lofty (2003) Colonel Colin Ingate
- 6. "Doctors" (2000)   Frankie Jones (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 5.9 (227)
1 TV episode:
- 7. Strange (2002) (TV) Reverend Rutt 2002 - 7.6 (101)
- 8. "Wives and Daughters" (1999)   Robinson (4 episodes, 1999) 1999 - 8.5 (1,645)
4 TV episodes:
- 9. "Casualty" (1986)   Ernest Ellis / Dan Woods (3 episodes, 1991-1999) 1999 - 5.7 (349)
3 TV episodes:
- 10. Janice Beard 45 WPM (1999)   Sean's Father 1999 - 5.9 (222)
AKAs:
  • Janice Beard (USA)
- 11. "Where the Heart Is" (1997)   Sam Burridge (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.5 (36)
1 TV episode:
- 12. "The Bill" (1984)   Mr. Faddon (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 6.1 (571)
1 TV episode:
- 13. Far from the Madding Crowd (1998) (TV) Old Man 1998 - 8.2 (231)
- 14. "Jonathan Creek" (1997)   Eric (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.9 (1,078)
1 TV episode:
- 15. Second Best (1994) Percy 1994 - 7.0 (698)
- 16. "Cadfael" (1994)   Abbot Herribert / 3 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1994) 1994 - 8.7 (410)
- 17. "All or Nothing at All" (1993) Mr Garlic (unknown episodes) 1993 - 6.5 (48)
- 18. "Lovejoy" (1986)   Harold Richards (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.2 (524)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "Grange Hill" (1978)   Vicar (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.9 (170)
1 TV episode:
- 20. "Ruth Rendell Mysteries" (1988)   Harry Betts (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.7 (53)
1 TV episode:
- 21. A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992) (TV) Maitland 1992 - 6.9 (249)
- 22. "Josie" (1991)   (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 23. "Agatha Christie: Poirot" (1989)   Burgoyne (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 9.0 (2,753)
AKAs:
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (UK: complete title)
  • Poirot (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 24. "The Paper Man" (1990) Preston Bede 1990 - 6.1 (11)
- 25. "One Foot in the Grave" (1990)   Leonard (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 8.7 (654)
1 TV episode:
- 26. "Hot Metal" (1986)   Records Clerk (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 8.7 (28)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "Never Say Die" (1987)   George (5 episodes, 1987) 1987 - -
5 TV episodes:
- 28. Empire of the Sun (1987) British Prisoner 1987 - 7.7 (31,534)
- 29. Miss Marple: Nemesis (1987) (TV)   Archdeacon Brabazon 1987 - 7.6 (330)
AKAs:
  • Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: Nemesis (UK: complete title)
- 30. "Les aventuriers du Nouveau-Monde" (1986) Le juge 1986 - -
- 31. "Return to Treasure Island" (1986)   Dr. Livesey (2 episodes, 1986) 1986 - 9.0 (149)
AKAs:
  • John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (UK: complete title)
2 TV episodes:
- 32. "King of the Ghetto" (1986)   Vicar (2 episodes, 1986) 1986 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 33. The Importance of Being Earnest (1986) (TV) Grisby 1986 - 7.6 (73)
- 34. "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1984) Marshal Strakencz 1984 - 6.6 (8)
- 35. "Caught in a Free State" (1984)   Sir John Maffey (2 episodes, 1984) 1984 - -
- 36. "Strangers and Brothers" (1984)   Despard-Smith (2 episodes, 1984) 1984 - 6.9 (34)
2 TV episodes:
- 37. "The Gathering Seed" (1983)   (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - -
1 TV episode:
- 38. "Nanny" (1981)   Bowles (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 8.2 (24)
1 TV episode:
- 39. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)   Dr. Harrison (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 8.6 (63)
AKAs:
  • Hallmark Television Playhouse
1 TV episode:
- 40. "The Chinese Detective" (1981)   Cunninghame-Price (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.3 (31)
1 TV episode:
  • Pasts (1982) Cunninghame-Price
- 41. "Into the Labyrinth" (1981)   Kubla Khan (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.2 (38)
1 TV episode:
- 42. "Play for Today" (1970)   Commissioner (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 7.1 (52)
1 TV episode:
- 43. "Bless Me Father" (1978)   Father Abe (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 8.0 (36)
1 TV episode:
- 44. "Tales of the Unexpected" (1979)   Man at Railway Station (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 7.7 (237)
AKAs:
  • Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
1 TV episode:
- 45. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) Rev. Muldaur 1980 - 6.9 (988)
- 46. "Premiere" (1977)   (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - -
1 TV episode:
- 47. "Flambards" (1979)   Perkins (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 8.3 (195)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Churchill and the Generals (1979) (TV) Gen. Sir John Dill 1979 - 7.3 (35)
- 49. "Crown Court" (1972)   Judge Edmonds / 4 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1973-1978) 1978 - 6.9 (45)
5 TV episodes:
- 50. "The Famous Five" (1978)   Mr. Finniston (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 7.8 (92)
AKAs:
  • Enid Blyton's Famous Five (UK: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 51. "Anna Karenina" (1977)   Priest (2 episodes, 1977) 1977 - 8.4 (103)
2 TV episodes:
- 52. "The Foundation" (1977)   Dr. Richard Montagu (1 episode, 1977-1978) 1977 - -
1 TV episode:
- 53. "Three Piece Suite" (1977)   General Moreau (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - -
1 TV episode:
- 54. The Black Panther (1977) 1977 - 6.1 (46)
- 55. "The New Avengers" (1976)   Prof. Waterlow (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - 7.3 (245)
AKAs:
  • Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir (France: dubbed version)
  • The New Avengers in Canada (Canada: English title: last season title)
1 TV episode:
- 56. "The Cedar Tree" (1976)   Lt. Cmdr. Jack White (2 episodes, 1976) 1976 - 7.4 (8)
2 TV episodes:
- 57. "Bill Brand" (1976)   Cedric Maddocks (5 episodes, 1976) 1976 - 6.3 (7)
5 TV episodes:
- 58. "Sutherland's Law" (1973)   Peter Todd (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - 7.6 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 59. Shout at the Devil (1976) Admiral Howe 1976 - 6.1 (813)
- 60. Peer Gynt (1976) 1976 - -
- 61. "Doctor Who" (1963)   Dr. Warlock (2 episodes, 1975) 1975 - 8.7 (2,172)
- 62. "The Hill of the Red Fox" (1975) Major Cassell 1975 - -
- 63. Hennessy (1975) Home Secretary 1975 - 5.9 (169)
- 64. "Sky" (1975)   Revil (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 7.3 (27)
1 TV episode:
- 65. "Survivors" (1975)   Dr. Bronson (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 8.7 (218)
1 TV episode:
- 66. "The Venturers" (1975)   Sir Stanley Pelham (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - -
1 TV episode:
- 67. "Father Brown" (1974)   Rev. John Walters (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 7.5 (41)
1 TV episode:
- 68. "Fall of Eagles" (1974)   Bethmann-Hollweg (2 episodes, 1974) 1974 - 8.4 (156)
2 TV episodes:
- 69. "Vienna 1900" (1973)   Herr Schleheim (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.8 (12)
1 TV episode:
- 70. "Arthur of the Britons" (1972)   Berthold (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 8.4 (39)
1 TV episode:
- 71. "The Dragon's Opponent" (1973)   Dr. Gough (2 episodes, 1973) 1973 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 72. "Armchair Theatre" (1956)   Dr Charteris / Dr. Clarkson (3 episodes, 1965-1973) 1973 - 7.4 (22)
3 TV episodes:
- 73. "Armchair 30" (1973)   Mr. Justice Hobbin (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - -
1 TV episode:
- 74. "Follyfoot" (1971)   Sir John (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.7 (28)
1 TV episode:
- 75. "Justice" (1971)   (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - -
1 TV episode:
- 76. Gawain and the Green Knight (1973)   Pilgrim 1973 - 5.7 (108)
AKAs:
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- 77. That's Your Funeral (1972) 1st Funeral Director 1972 - 3.0 (75)
- 78. "The Long Chase" (1972)   Morrison (5 episodes, 1972) 1972 - 9.8 (11)
- 79. "Softly Softly" (1966)   Ben Snow / Brigadier Jamieson (2 episodes, 1966-1972) 1972 - 6.5 (23)
AKAs:
  • Softly, Softly: Task Force (UK: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 80. "The Man Outside" (1972)   The Editor (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
1 TV episode:
- 81. What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972)   Dickson 1972 - 4.4 (18)
AKAs:
  • Romeo and Juliet '71
- 82. "Callan" (1967)   Peter Rose (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.9 (99)
1 TV episode:
- 83. "The Regiment" (1972)   Colonel Kekewich (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
1 TV episode:
- 84. "Clochemerle" (1972)   General De Laflanel (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.4 (25)
1 TV episode:
- 85. "The Brothers" (1972)   Mr. Stevens (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.1 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 86. "You're Only Young Twice" (1971)   Peter (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - -
1 TV episode:
- 87. "Z Cars" (1962)   Housemaster (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.5 (65)
1 TV episode:
- 88. "Out of the Unknown" (1965)   Charles Wilson / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1965-1971) 1971 - 7.2 (11)
3 TV episodes:
- 89. The Laughing Stock of Television (1971) (TV)   1971 - -
AKAs:
  • Frankie Howerd: The Laughing Stock of Television (UK: alternative title)
- 90. "Hadleigh" (1969)   Cyril Leyburn (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 6.3 (8)
1 TV episode:
- 91. "Bless This House" (1971)   J. G. (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.8 (84)
1 TV episode:
- 92. Jane Eyre (1970) (TV) John 1970 - 6.7 (401)
- 93. "Big Brother" (1970)   Orford (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
1 TV episode:
- 94. "Doomwatch" (1970)   Admiral Tranton (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 6.3 (35)
1 TV episode:
- 95. "Paul Temple" (1969)   Mr. Wallace (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 6.9 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 96. "Manhunt" (1969)   Martin (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 6.7 (16)
1 TV episode:
- 97. All at Sea (1970) Mr. Gordon 1970 - -
- 98. "Department S" (1969)   The Auctioneer (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.0 (60)
1 TV episode:
- 99. "Detective" (1964)   Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke / Stephen Huitelin (2 episodes, 1964-1969) 1969 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 100. "The Gold Robbers" (1969)   Asst. Commissioner Farr (3 episodes, 1969) 1969 - 7.2 (5)
3 TV episodes:
- 101. Tower of London: The Innocent (1969) (TV) Archbishop Morton 1969 - -
- 102. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) Principal 1969 - 6.8 (1,056)
- 103. "The Prior Commitment" (1969) Cadwaller (unknown episodes) 1969 - -
- 104. "The Champions" (1968)   Antrobus (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.0 (171)
1 TV episode:
- 105. Imperial Palace (1969) (TV) Emile Cousin 1969 - -
- 106. "The Troubleshooters" (1965)   Compton-Forbes / MacLaren (2 episodes, 1966-1969) 1969 - 7.0 (14)
AKAs:
  • Mogul (USA)
2 TV episodes:
- 107. Walk a Crooked Path (1969) Arnold Oberon 1969 - 6.7 (8)
- 108. Mosquito Squadron (1969) Mr. Scott 1969 - 5.4 (347)
- 109. The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) English Cardinal 1968 - 6.8 (1,214)
- 110. "The Avengers" (1961)   Henry Barker / Major Sparshott (2 episodes, 1963-1968) 1968 - 8.6 (1,165)
2 TV episodes:
- 111. "City 68'" (1967)   Dermat (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - -
1 TV episode:
- 112. "The Expert" (1968)   Hillard (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 7.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 113. "Theatre 625" (1964)   Hector McKellar / Seyffert, Counsel for the Prosecution (2 episodes, 1967-1968) 1968 - 5.3 (8)
2 TV episodes:
- 114. "The Informer" (1966)   Richard Edwards (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 6.9 (8)
1 TV episode:
- 115. Quatermass and the Pit (1967)   Howell 1967 - 7.4 (2,562)
AKAs:
  • Five Million Years to Earth (USA)
  • The Mind Benders
- 116. "Sanctuary" (1967)   Mr. Courtney (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - -
1 TV episode:
- 117. "Half Hour Story" (1967)   Mr. Fergus (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 6.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 118. The Jokers (1967/I) (uncredited) Defence Lawyer 1967 - 6.6 (235)
- 119. "The Wednesday Play" (1964)   General Friedrich Olbright / Roger Gibbs (2 episodes, 1964-1967) 1967 - 7.2 (19)
- 120. "The Forsyte Saga" (1967)   Rev. Hilary Charwell (2 episodes, 1967) 1967 - 8.8 (241)
2 TV episodes:
- 121. "Our Man at St. Mark's" (1963)   Mr Dexter (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - -
1 TV episode:
- 122. "BBC Play of the Month" (1965)   Home Secretary (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 7.5 (24)
1 TV episode:
- 123. "Knock on Any Door" (1965)   Brooks (2 episodes, 1965-1966) 1966 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 124. "A Game of Murder" (1966)   Norman Penn (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - -
1 TV episode:
- 125. "Redcap" (1964)   Col. Matthews (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - -
1 TV episode:
- 126. "ITV Play of the Week" (1955)   Cardinal Ricci / The reverend (2 episodes, 1960-1965) 1965 - 8.0 (15)
AKAs:
  • Play of the Week (UK: short title)
2 TV episodes:
- 127. Help! (1965) Jeweller 1965 - 7.0 (6,409)
- 128. The Knack ...and How to Get It (1965)   Picture Owner 1965 - 6.8 (1,017)
AKAs:
  • The Knack... and How to Get It (USA)
- 129. "The Saint" (1962)   Don Morland (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 7.8 (606)
1 TV episode:
- 130. "Thorndyke" (1964)   Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke (3 episodes, 1964) 1964 - -
3 TV episodes:
- 131. "Danger Man" (1964)   Brett (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 8.5 (211)
AKAs:
  • Secret Agent (USA)
  • Secret Agent aka Danger Man (USA: video box title)
1 TV episode:
- 132. King & Country (1964)   Colonel 1964 - 7.7 (395)
AKAs:
  • King and Country (Europe: DVD box title)
- 133. The Third Secret (1964) Dr. Leo Whitset 1964 - 6.9 (189)
- 134. "The Plane Makers" (1963)   Maj. Mortimer Crabbe (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - -
1 TV episode:
- 135. "Suspense" (1962)   Barrister (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 5.9 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 136. "Dimensions of Fear" (1963)   Prof. Meredith (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - -
1 TV episode:
- 137. Victim (1961) Paul Mandrake 1961 - 7.8 (1,193)
- 138. "Maigret" (1960)   (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 7.9 (38)
1 TV episode:
- 139. Follow That Horse! (1960) Garrod 1960 - -
- 140. "No Hiding Place" (1959)   Radcliffe (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 7.2 (15)
1 TV episode:
- 141. The Mystery in the Mine (1959) Tom Abbott 1959 - -
- 142. "The Naked Lady" (1959)   Laurence Odell (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - -
1 TV episode:
- 143. "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1950)   Father / 5 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1952-1959) 1959 - 7.7 (17)
5 TV episodes:
- 144. "The Last Chronicle of Barset" (1959)   Mr. Thumble (3 episodes, 1959) 1959 - -
- 145. A Tale of Two Cities (1958) (uncredited) Mellor 1958 - 7.2 (481)
- 146. The Government Inspector (1958) (TV) School Superintendant 1958 - -
- 147. Just My Luck (1957) Gilbert Weaver 1957 - 5.8 (187)
- 148. Time Without Pity (1957) Prison chaplain 1957 - 6.9 (221)
- 149. The Man Without a Body (1957) Leslie 1957 - 4.8 (63)
- 150. "David Copperfield" (1956)   Mr. Bellstruther (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 151. "The Other Man" (1956)   Ralph Merson (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 152. Peril for the Guy (1956) Ritter 1956 - -
- 153. Foreign Intrigue (1956) Brown 1956 - 5.9 (238)
- 154. The End Begins (1956) (TV) Tom Jarrow 1956 - -
- 155. The Woman for Joe (1955) (uncredited) Solicitor 1955 - 5.3 (33)
- 156. "Fabian of the Yard" (1954)   Audley / Brownlove (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 7.7 (5)
AKAs:
  • Fabian of Scotland Yard (UK: alternative title)
  • Inspector Fabian of Scotland Yard (UK: alternative title)
  • Patrol Car (USA)
1 TV episode:
- 157. "Sherlock Holmes" (1954)   John Winthrop / Lord Beryl (2 episodes, 1954) 1954 - 7.7 (116)
AKAs:
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (International: English title)
2 TV episodes:
- 158. Montserrat (1954) (TV) Soldier 1954 - -
- 159. Saadia (1953) Leader Mokhazenis 1953 - 4.2 (24)
- 160. The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953)   (uncredited) 1953 - -
AKAs:
  • Gibraltar Adventure
- 161. The Sword and the Rose (1953)   Sir Edwin Caskoden 1953 - 6.7 (197)
AKAs:
  • When Knighthood Was in Flower (UK) (USA: TV title)
- 162. "The Pickwick Papers" (1952)   Mr. Alfred Jingle (3 episodes, 1952) 1952 - -
3 TV episodes:
- 163. The Hour of 13 (1952) Cummings 1952 - 6.1 (142)
- 164. The Card (1952)   (uncredited) Shillitoe 1952 - 7.0 (377)
AKAs:
  • The Promoter (USA)
- 165. The Elusive Pimpernel (1950)   (uncredited) Tailor 1950 - 6.5 (220)
AKAs:
  • The Fighting Pimpernel (USA)
- 166. Golden Salamander (1950) Aribi 1950 - 6.1 (120)
- 167. Farewell Again (1937)   (uncredited) Cast member 1937 - 6.3 (6)
AKAs:
  • Troopship (USA)
- 168. Tell Me If It Hurts (1934) Waiter 1934 - 7.0 (11)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Osirian Gothic (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - 7.0 (16)
- 2. "Armada" (1988) (voice) 1988 - -
- 3. "NBC Experiment in Television" (1967)   Bank Manager (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
1 TV episode:
- 1. "Disneyland"  
2 TV episodes:

Additional Details

Other Works:
(1988) He acted in Sir Tom Stoppard's play, "Artist Descending A Staircase," at the Duke of York's Theatre in London, England with Alan MacNaughton and Sarah Woodward. more
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Genres:
Drama | Crime | Comedy | Mystery more

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