Basil Clarke
Biography
Basil Clarke works in acting. Born September 26, 1913 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- E Street (1989) as Reverend Jimmy McCabe
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Clarrie Clarke
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) as Doctor
- The Edwardians (1972) as William James Baird Odhams
- Muriel's Wedding (1994) as Funeral Priest
- Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) as Abbot
- The Blood of Heroes (1989) as Red City Overlord
- Ring of Scorpio (1991) as Digby
- Oscar and Lucinda (1997) as Elderly Parishoner
- My Brilliant Career (1979) as Butler
- Young Einstein (1988) as Charles Darwin
- Where the Green Ants Dream (1984) as Judge Blackburn
- Are You Being Served in Australia? (1980)
- Praise (1999) as Footless Old Man
- The Secret Garden (1975) as Pitcher
- Resistance (1992) as Starkweather
- The Moon Over the Alley (1976) as Mr. Deray
- Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey (1988) as Mr. McHugh
- They (1998) as Four
- A Life Is Forever (1972)
- Rubia's Jungle (1970)
- Candy Regentag (1989) as George
- The Love Box (1972) as Old Man
- Tale of a Tiger (1984) as Jacko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Basil Clarke best known for?
Basil Clarke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including E Street (1989), Wild Orchid (1989), Babe: Pig in the City (1998), The Edwardians (1972).
When and where was Basil Clarke born?
Basil Clarke was born on September 26, 1913 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Basil Clarke have?
Basil Clarke has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 1999.
What is Basil Clarke's background in cinema and television?
Basil Clarke (September 26, 1913 - November 28, 2004) was an English-New Zealnder actor of the stage, film and television who at 86 won the best actor award at the Tropfest 2000 short film festival. Clarke was an actor who over his long life had three distinct careers and who never retired, remaining on his agent's bo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Clarrie Clarke — aged about 73
- The Secret Garden (1975) as Pitcher — aged about 61
- Where the Green Ants Dream (1984) as Judge Blackburn — aged about 70
- Muriel's Wedding (1994) as Funeral Priest — aged about 80
- E Street (1989) as Reverend Jimmy McCabe — aged about 75
- Ring of Scorpio (1991) as Digby — aged about 77
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