Derek Royle
Acting Born Sep 7, 1928 Died Jan 23, 1990 Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK 22 credits
Biography
Derek Royle works in acting. Born September 7, 1928 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK. Died January 23, 1990. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Young Charlie Chaplin
Indiscreet
The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt
The Bill'Allo 'Allo!
Number 10
Shine on Harvey Moon
Death Watch
Life Begins at FortyWill ShakespeareLife of Shakespeare
Fawlty TowersHogg's Back
Confessions of a Sex Maniac
Men of AffairsMen of AffairsMen of AffairsDon't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Work Is a 4-Letter Word
Magical Mystery Tour
The End of Arthur's Marriage
Full Filmography
22 titles- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Mr. Leeman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Young Charlie Chaplin (1989) as Workhouse Registrar
- Indiscreet (1988) as Lawford
- The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt (1986) as The Professor/Frank Lucas
- The Bill (1984)
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Ernest Leclerc
- Number 10 (1983) as Turnham
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Civil Defence Man
- Death Watch (1980) as Dave Matthieson
- Life Begins at Forty (1978) as Maurice Brough
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as William Kempe
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as William Kempe
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Mr. Leeman
- Hogg's Back (1975)
- Confessions of a Sex Maniac (1974) as Sir Bernard Storm
- Men of Affairs (1973) as Withers
- Men of Affairs (1973) as Hotel Porter
- Men of Affairs (1973) as Fred
- Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973) as Potts
- Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) as Briggs
- Magical Mystery Tour (1967) as Jolly Jimmy
- The End of Arthur's Marriage (1965) as Taxi Driver
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Derek Royle best known for?
Derek Royle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bill (1984), 'Allo 'Allo! (1984), Heart and Souls (1993), Life Begins at Forty (1978).
When and where was Derek Royle born?
Derek Royle was born on September 7, 1928 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK. They passed away on January 23, 1990.
How many credits does Derek Royle have?
Derek Royle has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2005.
Derek Royle by the numbers
22credits
9films
13TV series
1965–2005active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Mr. Leeman — aged about 46
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Ernest Leclerc — aged about 55
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Civil Defence Man — aged about 53
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 55
- Life Begins at Forty (1978) as Maurice Brough — aged about 49
- Magical Mystery Tour (1967) as Jolly Jimmy — aged about 38
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