David Tomlinson
Biography
David Tomlinson was a male English film actor born on May 7, 1917, in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He is known for his acting credits. Tomlinson's acting career spanned a total of 54 known credits. He passed away on June 24, 2000, at the age of 83.
Career overview
David Tomlinson was an English film actor. He is primarily remembered for his roles in several notable films. Born on May 7, 1917, in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK, Tomlinson began his acting career with numerous credits. The exact nature of his early work is not specified, but he went on to appear in a significant number of films.
Tomlinson is perhaps best known for his portrayal of authority figures and other memorable characters. He is particularly associated with his roles in Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and The Love Bug. These performances showcased his range as an actor and his ability to bring depth to a variety of characters. While the specifics of his career are not fully detailed, it is clear that Tomlinson was a prolific actor who appeared in a substantial number of films.
Throughout his career, Tomlinson accumulated a total of 54 known credits. His work spanned multiple genres and types of films, and he was able to establish himself as a versatile and accomplished actor. Tomlinson passed away on June 24, 2000, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and memorable film actor.
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- Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (2001) as Self
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) as Sir Roger Avery
- Dominique (1980) as Attorney
- The Water Babies (1978) as Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
- Wombling Free (1977) as Roland Frogmorton
- From Hong Kong with Love (1975) as Sir John Mac Gregor
- A Friend Indeed (1973) as Sir John Holt
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) as Emelius
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Blake
- The Love Bug (1968) as Peter Thorndyke
- The Liquidator (1965) as Quadrant
- The Truth About Spring (1965) as Skelton
- War-Gods of the Deep (1965) as Harold Tufnell-Jones
- Mary Poppins (1964) as Mr. Banks
- Tom Jones (1963) as Lord Fellamar
- Follow That Horse! (1960)
- Up the Creek (1958) as Lt. Fairweather
- Further Up the Creek (1958) as Lt. Fairweather
- Theatre Night (1957) as David Warren
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Tom Baker
- Three Men in a Boat (1956) as J
- All for Mary (1955) as Humphrey 'Humpy' Miller
- Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? (1953) as Frank Betterton
- The Postman (1952)
- The Magic Box (1952) as Lab Asst
- Castle in the Air (1952) as Earl of Locharne
- Made in Heaven (1952) as Basil Topham
- Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) as Algernon "Algy" Longworth
- Hotel Sahara (1951) as Captain Puffin Cheyne
- So Long at the Fair (1950) as Johnny Barton
- The Wooden Horse (1950) as Phil
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Nick Martin
- The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) as Lord Tony Pym
- Marry Me (1949) as David Haig
- Warning to Wantons (1949) as Count Max Kardak
- Vote for Huggett (1949) as Harold Hinchley
- Landfall (1949) as Binks
- Sleeping Car to Trieste (1948) as Tom Bishop
- Here Come the Huggetts (1948) as Harold Hinchley
- Miranda (1948) as Charles
- Broken Journey (1948) as Jimmy Marshall
- Easy Money (1948) as Martin Latham
- My Brother's Keeper (1948) as Ronnie Waring
- Love in Waiting (1948) as Robert Clitheroe
- Fame Is the Spur (1947) as Lord Liskeard
- The Master of Bankdam (1947) as Lancelot Handel Crowther
- I See a Dark Stranger (1946) as Intelligence Officer
- School for Secrets (1946) as Mr. Watlington
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as 'Prune' Parsons
- Journey Together (1945) as Smith
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Steve
- Quiet Wedding (1941) as John Royd
- My Wife's Family (1941) as Willie Bagshott