Alan Rothwell
Biography
Alan Rothwell works in acting. Born February 9, 1937 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. Died May 14, 2026. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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40 titles- Walk Like a Panther (2018) as Douglas
- A Song for Jenny (2015) as Uncle Jimmie
- The Musketeers (2014) as Villager
- The Driver (2014) as Reg
- Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) as Old Man on Pier
- New Street Law (2006) as Dennis Smith
- Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart (2006) as Addict 1
- Dead Man Weds (2005) as Gerry Stringer
- Shameless (2004) as Bill
- Shameless (2004) as Stanton
- Conviction (2004)
- The Falklands Play (2002) as John Wells MP (Conservative)
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) as Alan Massey
- Queer as Folk (1999) as Dudley Jackson
- The Cater Street Hangman (1998) as Duty Sergeant
- The Grand (1997) as Paul Fairfax
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Peter Stone
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Dr. Fisher (voice)
- (All Quiet on the) Preston Front (1994) as Mr Dearman
- Harry (1993) as Buxton
- Heartbeat (1992) as Reverend Jackson
- Heartbeat (1992) as Vicar
- The Master Blackmailer (1992) as Tronson, The Butler
- The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) as (voice)
- Children's Ward (1989)
- Angel Voices (1989) as Vicar
- Watching (1987) as Vicar
- Open Air (1986)
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Tronson, The Butler
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Hubert Merrick
- Cilla's Comedy Six (1975)
- Zeppelin (1971) as Brandner
- The Lie (1970) as Fisher
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Bill Rose
- Nothing But the Best (1964) as Young Husband
- Oliver Twist (1962)
- Oliver Twist (1962) as Charley Bates
- Top Secret (1961)
- Linda (1960) as Phil
- No Hiding Place (1959)
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What movies or TV shows is Alan Rothwell best known for?
Alan Rothwell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Musketeers (2014), Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013), Critters 4 (1992), Shameless (2004).
When and where was Alan Rothwell born?
Alan Rothwell was born on February 9, 1937 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. They passed away on May 14, 2026.
How many credits does Alan Rothwell have?
Alan Rothwell has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2018.
What is Alan Rothwell's background in cinema and television?
Alan Rothwell was a British actor and television presenter. He played David Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as a regular from 1960 to 1961, and again from 1963 to 1968. He was Nicholas Black in Brookside between 1985 and 1986. He presented the children's TV series Picture Box from 1968 to 1989.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Watching (1987) as Vicar — aged about 50
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Tronson, The Butler — aged about 47
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Hubert Merrick — aged about 41
- Shameless (2004) as Bill — aged about 67
- Shameless (2004) as Stanton — aged about 67
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Peter Stone — aged about 59
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