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Bob Godfrey

Directing Born May 27, 1921 Maitland, South Australia, Australia 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1955–2025
71 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bob Godfrey works in directing. Born May 27, 1921 in Maitland, South Australia, Australia. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

I am a Rebel
Secrets of British Animation40 Great Years
What is Animation?
Ice Cream and Jelly and a Punch in the Belly
Know Your Europeans: The United KingdomSmall Talk
Honestly It's the Story of My Life
Henry's Cat
I'm Not Feeling Myself TonightDear Margery Boobs
The Do-It-Yourself Film Animation Show
The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
Henry 9 'til 5
Two off the Cuff
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
L'art pour l'art
Help!
A Hard Day's Night
Battle of New Orleans
Bride and Groom

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Man in Pub (uncredited)
  • Help! (1965) as Priest/Thug
  • Henry's Cat (1983) as Narrator (voice) / Various Characters (voice)
  • The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968) as Factory Mechanic
  • The Do-It-Yourself Film Animation Show (1974) as Bob Godfrey
  • I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight (1976) as Postman
  • Secrets of British Animation (2018) as Self (archive Photos)
  • Two off the Cuff (1969)
  • Advertisement
  • Dear Margery Boobs (1976) as Worried Streatham (voice)
  • Battle of New Orleans (1960)
  • Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom (1994)
  • L'art pour l'art (1966) as Pop
  • I am a Rebel (2025) as Himself (voice)
  • What is Animation? (2014) as Narrator (voice)
  • Honestly It's the Story of My Life (1988) as Barber
  • 40 Great Years (2018) as Himself (archive)
  • Small Talk (1994) as Voices
  • Bride and Groom (1955)
  • The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator (1971) as Self
  • Henry 9 'til 5 (1970) as Henry
  • Ice Cream and Jelly and a Punch in the Belly (1997) as Entertainer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bob Godfrey best known for?

Bob Godfrey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965), Henry's Cat (1983).

When and where was Bob Godfrey born?

Bob Godfrey was born on May 27, 1921 in Maitland, South Australia, Australia.

How many credits does Bob Godfrey have?

Bob Godfrey has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.

What is Bob Godfrey's background in cinema and television?

Roland Frederick Godfrey MBE (27 May 1921 – 21 February 2013), known as Bob Godfrey, was an English animator whose career spanned more than fifty years. He is probably best known for the children's cartoon series Roobarb (1974), Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk (1976–77) and Henry's Cat (1983–93) and for the Trio chocolat...

Bob Godfrey by the numbers

21credits
19films
2TV series
1955–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Man in Pub (uncredited) — aged about 43
  • Help! (1965) as Priest/Thug — aged about 44
  • Henry's Cat (1983) as Narrator (voice) / Various Characters (voice) — aged about 62

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