Brian Glover
Biography
Brian Glover was an English character actor, writer, and professional wrestler who also worked as a teacher and provided the voice for Tetley Tea. In professional wrestling, he performed under the name Leon Arras the Man From Paris. Born on April 2, 1934, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Glover established a career in film, television, and stage acting, accumulating 105 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He was married to writer Tara Prem from 1954 until his death. Glover passed away on July 24, 1997, at the age of 63.
Career overview
Brian Glover was an English character actor, writer, and professional wrestler. Born on April 2, 1934, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, his career path included working as a professional wrestler under the name Leon Arras the Man From Paris, as well as working as a teacher. He eventually transitioned into film, television, and stage acting, and also served as the voice of Tetley Tea.
Throughout his career, Glover accumulated a substantial body of work in the entertainment industry, known for 105 known credits in acting. His life and career spanned several decades before his passing on July 24, 1997, at the age of 63. In his personal life, he was married to writer Tara Prem starting in 1954 until his death in 1997.
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Full Filmography
105 titles- Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Stiff Upper Lips (1998) as Eric
- Up 'n' Under (1998) as Jack, Doreen's Father
- Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997) as Lars
- Bob's Weekend (1996) as The Boss
- Rumble (1995) as Johnny Pecs
- Anna Lee (1994) as Selwyn Price
- Prince of Jutland (1994) as Caedman
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) as General Douglas
- Angry George Irons (1993)
- Leon the Pig Farmer (1993) as Brian Chadwick
- Anna Lee: Headcase (1993) as Selwyn Price
- Alien³ (1992) as Andrews
- Six Characters in Search of An Author (1992) as Production Assistant
- Masters of the Canvas (1992) as Self
- Bottom (1991) as Mr. Rottweiller
- Performance (1991) as Floor Manager
- Kafka (1991) as Castle Hechman
- The World of Eddie Weary (1990) as Strip Club MC
- Press Gang (1989) as Dr. Threeways
- Campion (1989) as Magersfontein Lugg
- The Nineteenth Hole (1989) as Goatman
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as Adolf Verloc
- To Kill a Priest (1988) as Judge
- Daytime Live (1987)
- Lost Empires (1986) as Tommy Beamish
- The McGuffin (1986) as Man in Brown
- Talking Proper (1985) as Self
- The Mysteries (1985) as God / Cayphas
- Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen (1985) as Griffiths
- The Company of Wolves (1984) as Amorous Boy's Father
- Ordeal by Innocence (1984) as Executioner
- Laughterhouse (1984) as Father Christmas
- Laughterhouse (1984) Writer
- Red Monarch (1983) as Nikita Krushchev
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Britannia Hospital (1982) as Painter: The Workers
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) as Chess Player
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1981) as Bottom
- Death Angel (1981) Writer
- Sounding Brass (1980) as Horace Gilbert Bestwick
- Thicker Than Water (1980) Writer
- Minder (1979) as Yorkie
- Black Jack (1979) as Narrator (uncredited)
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self - God
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr Dawson
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Sam Plackett
- Hazell (1978) Writer
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Bottom
- The Famous Five (1978) as Tiger Dan
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) as Captain Jimmy
- Sense of Place (1978) as Im
- Absolution (1978) as the first policeman
- Send in the Girls (1978) as Promoter
- Send in the Girls (1978) Writer
- The Day Dumbfounded Got His Pylon (1978) as Im
- Secret Army (1977) as Cpl. Emil Schnorr
- Target (1977) as Labour Party Agent
- Raffles (1977) as Billy Purvis
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Armourer
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as Gaoler
- Sweeney! (1977) as Mac
- Plays for Britain (1976) Writer
- The Chester Mystery Plays (1976)
- Trial by Combat (1976) as Sidney Gore
- Sunshine in Brixton (1976) Writer
- Summer Season (1976) Writer
- It's No Joke Living in Barnsley (1976) as Self
- The Sweeney (1975) as Moose
- Shadows (1975) as Jim Debbitts
- Quiller (1975) as Sergeant
- Brannigan (1975) as Jimmy-the-Bet
- Shades of Greene (1975) as Adams
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1975) as Furnaceman
- Keep an Eye on Albert (1975) Writer
- Waiting at the Field Gate (1975) as Gallat
- Porridge (1974) as Heslop
- Not on Your Nellie (1974) as Battling Bill
- Initiation (1974) as Nobby
- Pig Bin (1974) Writer
- Three for the Fancy (1974) as Art
- Centre Play (1973) as Nobby
- Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) as Flint
- Second City Firsts (1973) as Gallat
- Second City Firsts (1973) Writer
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Plantation Foreman/Bassett
- Shakespeare or Bust (1973) as Art
- Speech Day (1973) as Mr Warboys
- If a Man Answers (1973) Writer
- The Protectors (1972) as Allen
- The Regiment (1972)
- The Frighteners (1972) as Porter
- The Fishing Party (1972) as Art
- A Day Out (1972) as Henry Boothroyd
- The Rank and File (1971)
- Play for Today (1970) Writer
- Kes (1970) as Mr. Sugden
- On the House (1970) as Bagley
- Sez Les (1969)
- Paul Temple (1969)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965)
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as The Guard
- Doctor Who (1963) as Griffiths
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Chuck Windell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brian Glover best known for?
Brian Glover is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Great Escape (2019), Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997), Alien³ (1992), Bottom (1991).
When and where was Brian Glover born?
Brian Glover was born on April 2, 1934 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. They passed away on July 24, 1997.
How many credits does Brian Glover have?
Brian Glover has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2003.
What is Brian Glover's background in cinema and television?
Brian Glover was an English character actor, writer, and professional wrestler who also worked as a teacher and provided the voice for Tetley Tea. In professional wrestling, he performed under the name Leon Arras the Man From Paris. Born on April 2, 1934, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Glover e...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Raffles (1977) as Billy Purvis — aged about 43
- The Sweeney (1975) as Moose — aged about 41
- Porridge (1974) as Heslop — aged about 40
- Bottom (1991) as Mr. Rottweiller — aged about 57
- Doctor Who (1963) as Griffiths — aged about 29
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr Dawson — aged about 44
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