David Lodge
Biography
David William Frederick Lodge was a British character actor born on August 19, 1921, in Rochester, Kent, and died on October 18, 2003, in Northwood, Middlesex. Before starting his acting career, he worked as a circus clown, and also appeared in Gang Shows and variety. He made his screen debut in The Cockleshell Heroes and went on to feature in many British films, usually portraying military types and often comedic roles. In 1958, he appeared in ten films. He was a close friend of Peter Sellers and appeared as part of Spike Milligan's team on his Q programmes. His television credits also include a 1969 episode of Randall and Hopkirk Deceased titled Who Killed Cock Robin?.
Career overview
David William Frederick Lodge was a British character actor born on August 19, 1921, in Rochester, Kent. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a circus clown, and also appeared in variety and Gang Shows. He made his screen debut in The Cockleshell Heroes and went on to feature in many British films, where he typically portrayed military types and frequently took on comedic roles. In 1958, he appeared in ten films.
Lodge was a close friend of Peter Sellers and was part of Spike Milligan's team on his Q programmes. His television work included appearing in a 1969 episode of Randall and Hopkirk Deceased titled Who Killed Cock Robin. During his career, he accumulated 120 known credits in film and television.
He passed away on October 18, 2003, at the age of 82 in Northwood, Middlesex.
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133 titles- Subway Surfers: The Animated Series (2018) as Guard / Dog / Mr. Fairchild
- The Paranormal Peter Sellers (2001) as Self (Archive footage)
- The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000) as Self
- Edge of Sanity (1989) as Underwood
- Lovejoy (1986) as Crawley
- Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984) as Inspector Goule
- There's A Lot Of It About (1982)
- Minder (1979) as Soldier Atkins
- Worzel Gummidge (1979) as The Strong Man
- Murder at the Wedding (1979) as Bigwood
- Target (1977) as Escott
- You're Only Young Twice (1977) as Rex King
- Potter's Picture Palace (1976)
- Carry On England (1976) as Captain Bull
- The Sweeney (1975) as Pop Garret
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Labour Exchange Clerk
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Mr Runcorn
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Police Inspector
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Self
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Weightlifter
- Larry Grayson (1975) as Doctor
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) as Mac
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Duke Boris
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Sir Simon de Montfort
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Colonel
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as William the Conqueror
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Inspector Bungler
- Carry On Behind (1975) as Landlord
- Father Brown (1974) as Mr Banks
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Eddie
- Carry On Dick (1974) as Bullock
- A Killer with Two Faces (1974) as Bradley
- Thriller (1973) as Bradley
- Nobody Is Norman Wisdom (1973) as Assistant
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Police Inspector
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973) as Zante
- Mutiny on the Buses (1972) as Safari Guard
- The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972) as Mr. Wickens
- The Fiend (1972) as CID Inspector
- Hide and Seek (1972) as Baker
- Nobody Ordered Love (1972) as Sergeant
- Some Kind of Hero (1972)
- Raising the Roof (1972)
- On the Buses (1971) as Busman
- Blood Suckers (1971) as Colonel
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
- Mr. Horatio Knibbles (1971) as Sergeant
- Bachelor of Arts (1971) as Customs Officer
- Scream and Scream Again (1970) as Detective Inspector Phil Strickland
- Eyewitness (1970) as Local Policeman
- The Railway Children (1970) as Bandmaster
- Hoffman (1970) as Foreman (uncredited)
- Norman (1970)
- Crime Doesn't Pay (1970)
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969) as Beeches
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Chief Supt. Guthrie
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Sup. Guthrie
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Chief Insp. Guthrie
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Ch. Supt. Guthrie
- Q... (1969)
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Recruiting Sergeant at Music Hall
- The Smashing Bird I Used to Know (1969) as Richard Johnson
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Policeman
- What's Good for the Goose (1969) as Porter
- The Champions (1968) as Porth
- The Champions (1968) as Filmer
- Only When I Larf (1968) as Captain (uncredited)
- Corruption (1968) as Groper
- Seven Times Seven (1968) as Police Sergeant
- Headline Hunters (1968)
- Smashing Time (1967) as Caretaker
- The Sky Bike (1967) as Airfield Guard
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Corpse Remover
- After the Fox (1966) as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Press for Time (1966) as Mr. Ross
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Charlie
- United! (1965) as Gerry Barford
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Morris
- The Alphabet Murders (1965) as Sergeant
- San Ferry Ann (1965) as Dad
- The Early Bird (1965) as Angry Husband (uncredited)
- Catch Us If You Can (1965) as Louis
- The Intelligence Men (1965) as Stage Manager
- Cup Fever (1965) as Mr. Bates
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) as Georges
- The Long Ships (1964) as Olla
- Guns at Batasi (1964) as Muscles
- Saturday Night Out (1964) as Arthur
- Two Left Feet (1963) as Bill
- The Saint (1962) as Harry Duggan
- Captain Clegg (1962) as Navy Bosun
- The Pirates of Blood River (1962) as Smith
- On the Beat (1962) as Inspector Cecil Hobson
- The Boys (1962) as Mr. Herne
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Sergeant
- Kill or Cure (1962) as Richards
- Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1962) as Frank Gibbons
- Time to Remember (1962) as Jumbo Johnson
- The Dock Brief (1962) as Frank Bateson
- The Avengers (1961) as Policeman
- They Met in a City (1961) as Mr. Price
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Wine Connoisseur
- The Hellfire Club (1961) as Timothy
- No, My Darling Daughter (1961) as Flanigan
- Raising the Wind (1961) as Cabbie
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) as C.S.M.
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Jelly Knight
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Chief Petty Officer Knowles
- Watch Your Stern (1960) as Security sergeant
- Never Let Go (1960) as Cliff
- Jazz Boat (1960) as Holy Mike
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Card Player
- Yesterday's Enemy (1959) as Perkins
- Idol on Parade (1959) as Shorty
- Bobbikins (1959)
- The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film (1959)
- Life In Emergency Ward 10 (1959) as Mr. Phillips
- The Ugly Duckling (1959) as Peewee
- Ice Cold in Alex (1958) as C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)
- After Hours (1958)
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Sergeant RAPC
- Tank Force! (1958) as Patterson
- The Silent Enemy (1958) as Sergeant
- Further Up the Creek (1958) as Scouse
- Up the Creek (1958) as Scouse
- Theatre Night (1957) as Soldier
- The Naked Truth (1957) as PC Johnson
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Sgt Lockwood
- Strangers' Meeting (1957) as Fred
- The Counterfeit Plan (1957) as Sam Watson
- The Long Arm (1956) as Detective at Car Lot (uncredited)
- The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) as Marine Ruddock
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Lodge best known for?
David Lodge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lovejoy (1986), There's A Lot Of It About (1982), Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Worzel Gummidge (1979).
When and where was David Lodge born?
David Lodge was born on August 19, 1921 in Rochester, Kent, England, UK. They passed away on October 18, 2003.
How many credits does David Lodge have?
David Lodge has accumulated over 133 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2018.
What is David Lodge's background in cinema and television?
David William Frederick Lodge was a British character actor born on August 19, 1921, in Rochester, Kent, and died on October 18, 2003, in Northwood, Middlesex. Before starting his acting career, he worked as a circus clown, and also appeared in Gang Shows and variety. He made his screen debut in The Cockleshell Heroes ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Policeman — aged about 47
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Chief Supt. Guthrie — aged about 47
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Sup. Guthrie — aged about 47
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Chief Insp. Guthrie — aged about 47
- The Main Chance (1969) as Det. Ch. Supt. Guthrie — aged about 47
- The Sweeney (1975) as Pop Garret — aged about 53
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