Denis Lill
Acting Born Apr 22, 1942 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand 94 credits
Biography
Denis Lill works in acting. Born April 22, 1942 in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. Archytele tracks 94 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Freddie Jones
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Francesca Annis
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Jeremy Brett
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Rosalie Williams
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Edward Hardwicke
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Colin Jeavons
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Eric Porter
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Peter Blythe
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Marion Mathie
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Peter Cartwright
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Career timeline
The Salt Path
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
The RoyalNever Say Never Mind
Bertie and Elizabeth
24
CI5: The New Professionals
What Rats Won't Do
Midsomer MurdersFierce CreaturesRebeccaMrs. DallowayThe Untransmittable Lily Savage Show
Element of Doubt
Richard III
Outside EdgeThe Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesIn The Cold Light Of DayRed Dwarf: Smeg Ups
Frank Stubbs PromotesDon't Leave Me This Way
HeartbeatHighlander: The Series
The Darling Buds of MayBernard and the Genie
The Upper Hand
Agatha Christie's PoirotBatmanStay LuckySummer's LeaseSummer's Lease
Red DwarfHannayThe FearSalome's Last DanceBlackadder's Christmas Carol
CasualtyCasualtyYes, Prime MinisterThe Return of Sherlock Holmes
Mapp & LuciaThe InnocentArthur the KingFlorence Nightingale
Sherlock HolmesMr. Palfrey of WestminsterCharlieDoctor Who: The Awakening
BlackadderReilly: Ace of SpiesAgatha Christie's Partners in CrimeChina Rose
American PlayhouseThe Scarlet PimpernelBad Blood
BergeracOnly Fools and HorsesPeter and PaulHedda GablerThe Journal of Bridget Hitler
Terry and JuneScreenplay
LillieLillieFull Circle
The ProfessionalsThe Upchat LineDoctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
The Eagle Has Landed
Rumpole of the BaileyAngelsSurvivorsMadame Bovary
PlayhouseChurchill's PeopleFall of EaglesThe Gathering StormThe Case of Eliza Armstrong
Warship
Full Filmography
94 titles- The Salt Path (2025) as Dog Walker
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Eddie Dogberry
- The Royal (2003) as Mr. Rose
- Never Say Never Mind (2003)
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as Clement Attlee
- 24 (2001) as Captain of the Letitcia
- CI5: The New Professionals (1999)
- What Rats Won't Do (1998)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Simeon Rowling
- Fierce Creatures (1997) as Woman's Husband
- Rebecca (1997) as Giles
- Mrs. Dalloway (1997) as Doctor Holmes
- The Untransmittable Lily Savage Show (1997) as Colonel Dunbar
- Element of Doubt (1996) as Simon
- Richard III (1995) as Lord Mayor
- Outside Edge (1994) as Dennis Broadley
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Inspector Bradstreet
- In The Cold Light Of Day (1994) as Mr. Loveless
- Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) as Simulant Captain
- Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993) as Cyril
- Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) as Steve Fleming
- Heartbeat (1992)
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Alan Baines
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Inspector Jefferies
- Bernard and the Genie (1991) as Frank Kepple
- The Upper Hand (1990) as The Aussie
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir Reuben
- Batman (1989) as Bob the Cartoonist
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Blake
- Summer's Lease (1989)
- Summer's Lease (1989) as Ken Corduroy
- A Beginners Guide to Freud (1989) as Joseph Bretter
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Simulant Captain / Death
- Hannay (1988)
- The Fear (1988) as George Klein
- Salome's Last Dance (1988) as Tigellenus / Chilvers
- Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988) as Beadle
- Casualty (1986) as Tom Porter
- Casualty (1986) as Walter Fisher
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Inspector Bradstreet
- Mapp & Lucia (1985) as Major Benjamin 'Benjy' Flint
- The Innocent (1985) as Doctor
- Arthur the King (1985) as King Pellinore
- Florence Nightingale (1985) as Dr. Howe
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Inspector Bradstreet
- Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984) as Stefan Horvath
- Charlie (1984) as James Grant
- Doctor Who: The Awakening (1984) as Sir George Hutchinson
- Blackadder (1983) as Sir Talbot Buxomly
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as D'Arcy
- Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983)
- China Rose (1983) as Supt. George
- American Playhouse (1982) as Inspector Hodgson
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) as Count de Tournay
- Bad Blood (1982) as Ted Best
- Bergerac (1981) as George Marshall
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Alan Parry
- Peter and Paul (1981) as James I
- Hedda Gabler (1981) as George Tesmen
- The Journal of Bridget Hitler (1981) as Alois Hitler
- Terry and June (1979) as Inspector Gammage
- Screenplay (1979) as Martin Cathcar
- Lillie (1978) as King Edward VII
- Lillie (1978) as Prince of Wales / 'Bertie'
- Full Circle (1978) as Doctor
- The Professionals (1977) as Josef Merhart
- The Upchat Line (1977) as Oliver
- Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl (1977) as Dr. Fendelman
- The Eagle Has Landed (1976) as Churchill's aide
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Mr. Bernard
- Angels (1975)
- Survivors (1975) as Charles Vaughan
- Madame Bovary (1975) as Rodolphe Boulanger
- Playhouse (1974) as Alois Hitler
- Churchill's People (1974) as Lord Moleyns
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as 'Fritz', Prince Frederick William
- The Gathering Storm (1974) as George VI
- The Case of Eliza Armstrong (1974) as William Thomas Stead
- Who Killed Lamb? (1974) as Sgt. Beck
- Warship (1973)
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as Rick Gray
- Crown Court (1972) as Nigel Winterbourne
- Van der Valk (1972) as Van Houten
- Van der Valk (1972) as Roberts
- The Regiment (1972) as Alfred Slingsby
- Dead of Night (1972) as Froggat
- The Train Now Standing (1972) as Mr. Potts
- The Main Chance (1969) as Stephen Howard
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sir George Hutchinson
- Doctor Who (1963) as Dr. Fendelman
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as George VI
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Denis Lill best known for?
Denis Lill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Salt Path (2025), Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), 24 (2001).
When and where was Denis Lill born?
Denis Lill was born on April 22, 1942 in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
How many credits does Denis Lill have?
Denis Lill has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Denis Lill's background in cinema and television?
Denis Lill is a New Zealand born British based actor who is best known for the TV series Survivors, Only Fools and Horses and The Royal.