Charles Tingwell
Biography
Charles William Bud Tingwell AM was an Australian actor who worked in film, television, theatre, and radio. Born in Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on January 3, 1923, he became one of the veterans of Australian film. His career included acting in his first motion picture in 1946, going on to appear in over 100 films and numerous television programs in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Known professionally as Bud Tingwell or Charles Bud Tingwell, he passed away on May 15, 2009 at the age of 86.
Career overview
Charles William Bud Tingwell AM, also known professionally as Charles Bud Tingwell, was an Australian film, television, theatre, and radio actor. Born on January 3, 1923, in Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he established himself as a veteran of Australian film throughout a prolific career. He acted in his first motion picture in 1946 and went on to appear in over 100 films, alongside numerous television programs, working in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
Recognized for his extensive contributions to the screen, his known credits include 110 entries on the Movie Database. His professional life spanned multiple mediums, making him one of the most prominent acting figures originating from Australia. Tingwell passed away on May 15, 2009, at the age of 86.
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128 titles- Salvation (2009) as Gallery Visitor
- Three Blind Mice (2008) as Bob Fisher
- Menzies and Churchill at War (2008) as Winston Churchill
- Let Me Not (2007) as Lionel
- Jindabyne (2006) as Minister
- Irresistible (2006) as Sam
- 20 to 1 (2005)
- Ned Kelly (2003) as Premier Graham Berry
- The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (2003) as John Conroy
- Legacy of the Silver Shadow (2002)
- WillFull (2002) as Martin
- The Secret Life of Us (2001) as Cyril
- Changi (2001) as Older David Collins
- The Inside Story (2001) as Edward Brooks
- The Dish (2000) as Reverend Loftus
- On the Beach (2000) as Professor Alan Nordstrum
- Innocence (2000) as Andreas Borg
- Rove (1999) as Self
- Chuck Finn (1999) as Old Snowy
- The Craic (1999) as Farmer
- All Saints (1998) as Dr Harry McKay
- Amy (1998) as Country Doctor
- Tulip (1998)
- The Castle (1997) as Lawrence Hammill
- The Last Bullet (1995) as Old Stanley
- The Man from Snowy River (1994) as Governor
- Ocean Girl (1994)
- The Silver Brumby (1994) as Narrator (voice)
- Blue Heelers (1993) as Hayes
- Round the Twist (1990) as Derek
- All The Rivers Run II (1990) as Charles
- Flair (1990) as Bert Clarke
- Evil Angels (1988) as Muirhead
- Tudawali (1988) as Dr. Rayment
- The Four Minute Mile (1988) as Sandy Duncan
- The Christmas Visitor (1987) as Max Bell
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Felix
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Hughie Geddes
- Windrider (1986) as Stewart Simpson Sr.
- Malcolm (1986) as Tramways supervisor
- My Brother Tom (1986) as Justice Masters
- The Cox Plate: Race of the Century (1986) as Host
- Zoo Family (1985) Director
- Anzacs (1985) as Narrator
- Mother and Son (1984)
- My First Wife (1984) as Helen's Father
- All the Rivers Run (1983) as Uncle Charles
- Freedom (1982) as Cassidy
- A Country Practice (1981)
- Puberty Blues (1981) as The Headmaster
- Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars (1981) as Lieutenant Dean / Carter (voice)
- Thunderbirds in Outer Space (1981) as International Space Control Commander (voice)
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Lt. Col. Denny
- Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons (1980) as Lieutenant Dean / Captain Brown / Agent 042 / Various Characters (voice)
- The Journalist (1979) as Sid Mitchell
- Father, Dear Father (1978) as Dr. Baker
- Money Movers (1978) as Jack Henderson
- Gone to Ground (1978) as Harry Ferguson
- Summerfield (1977) as Dr. Miller
- The Sullivans (1976) as Dr. Hammond / Quiz Host
- The Sullivans (1976) as Doctor (uncredited)
- The Sullivans (1976) Director
- The Adventures of Eliza Fraser (1976) as Duncan Fraser
- Is There Anybody There? (1976) as Redwood
- End Play (1976) as Dr. Fairburn
- Jock Petersen (1974) as Father
- UFO (1970) as Captain Beaver James
- Catweazle (1970) as Mr. Bennet
- Chariot of Fire (1970) as John Mitchell
- Immortality Inc (1969) as Mark Blaine
- Nobody Runs Forever (1968) as Jacko
- Got Yourself Sorted Out at All? (1968) as David Soames
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Captain Brown / Lieutenant Dean / Helicopter A42 Pilot (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Doctor Fawn / Captain Brown / Airport Operator / Agent 042 (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Macy (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Harris (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Marshall (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Lieutenant Belmont (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Doctor Fawn / Morgan (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Space General Paterson (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Captain Hassel (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Fairfield (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Base Controller (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Carter (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Lieutenant Dean (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Helicopter A42 Pilot (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Macey / 4th Policeman (voice)
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) as Alan Kent
- Thunderbirds Are GO (1966) as Dr. Tony Grant / Angry Young Man / Public Relations Officer (voice)
- An Enemy of the State (1966)
- Lambda 1 (1966) as Cpt. Dantor
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Johnson
- Thunderbirds (1965)
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Captain Jaffe
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Capt. Dantor
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Mark Blaine
- The Counterfeit Man (1965) as Captain Jaffe
- Homicide (1964) as Insp. Reg Lawson
- Detective (1964)
- Detective (1964) as Pederson
- Murder Most Foul (1964) as Inspector Craddock
- Murder Ahoy (1964) as Inspector Craddock
- The Secret of Blood Island (1964) as Major Dryden
- Crane (1963) as Albert Ringwood
- Murder at the Gallop (1963) as Inspector Craddock
- Beware of the Dog (1963)
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Avengers (1961) as Dr. Neville
- The Avengers (1961) as Venner
- Murder She Said (1961) as Inspector Craddock
- Danger Man (1960)
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Lestrange
- Tarzan the Magnificent (1960) as Conway
- Cone of Silence (1960) as Capt. Braddock
- Bobbikins (1959) as Luke Parker
- Life In Emergency Ward 10 (1959) as Alan Dawson
- Emergency: Ward 10 (1957) as Doctor Alan Dawson
- The Shiralee (1957) as Jim Muldoon
- Smiley (1956) as Mr. Stevens
- Studio 57 (1954)
- King of the Coral Sea (1954) as Peter Merriman
- The Desert Rats (1953) as Lt. Harry Carstairs
- Captain Thunderbolt (1953) as Alan Blake
- Kangaroo (1952) as Matt
- The Glenrowan Affair (1951) as Narrator
- Bitter Springs (1950) as John King
- Into the Straight (1949) as Sam Curzon
- Always Another Dawn (1948) as Terry Regan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Tingwell best known for?
Charles Tingwell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Restaurant: Impossible (2011), California Fever (1979), Ned Kelly (2003), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
When and where was Charles Tingwell born?
Charles Tingwell was born on January 3, 1923 in Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They passed away on May 15, 2009.
How many credits does Charles Tingwell have?
Charles Tingwell has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2009.
What is Charles Tingwell's background in cinema and television?
Charles William Bud Tingwell AM was an Australian actor who worked in film, television, theatre, and radio. Born in Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on January 3, 1923, he became one of the veterans of Australian film. His career included acting in his first motion picture in 1946, going on to appear in over ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Silver Brumby (1994) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 71
- All the Rivers Run (1983) as Uncle Charles — aged about 60
- UFO (1970) as Captain Beaver James — aged about 47
- The Avengers (1961) as Dr. Neville — aged about 38
- The Avengers (1961) as Venner — aged about 38
- Thunderbirds (1965) — aged about 42
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