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Dudley Moore

Acting Born Apr 19, 1935 Died Mar 27, 2002 Dagenham, Essex, England, UK 122 credits

Biography

Dudley Moore was an English actor, comedian, musician, and composer. He first came to prominence in the UK as a leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. Moore was a member of the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960, which created a boom in satiric comedy. He collaborated with Peter Cook on the BBC television series Not Only... But Also, and they jointly received the 1966 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance. Moore's acting career spanned over four decades, with a total of 107 known credits. He was born on April 19, 1935, and died on March 27, 2002.

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Career

Career overview

Dudley Moore was a prominent figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He was part of the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960, which contributed to a surge in satiric comedy. Moore collaborated with Peter Cook on the BBC television series Not Only... But Also, where their contrasting styles, with Moore's buffoonery and Cook's deadpan monologues, made them a popular double act.

Moore and Cook jointly received the 1966 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance. They worked together on other projects until the mid-1970s. Moore's career spanned multiple decades, with his first film appearances dating back to the mid-1960s. He gained significant recognition in the late 1970s with a notable role as a composer.

Moore's acting career was marked by his versatility and ability to adapt to various roles. His collaborations with other notable figures in the comedy world, such as Peter Cook, contributed to his success. Moore's contributions to British satire and comedy have had a lasting impact on the industry.

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Known for

Cuckoo

as Self (archive footage)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self - Guest
Film

Across 110th Street

as Dudley Bristol

Enchantment

as Melvyn Orton
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Pebble Mill

as Self

The Jim Henson Hour

as Self

Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way

as Self
Film

Like Father Like Son

as Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
Film

The Adventures of Milo and Otis

as Narrator (voice)

Zombie Hotel

as Patch
Film

Best Defense

as Wylie

Wogan

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Peter Cook 5 shared titles
Brian Dennehy 2 shared titles
Don Calfa 2 shared titles
John Hancock 2 shared titles
Lorry Goldman 2 shared titles
Ralph Richardson 2 shared titles
Brian Blessed 1 shared title
Isla Blair 1 shared title
Brian Conley 1 shared title
Ken Dodd 1 shared title

Career timeline

Jim Henson Idea Man
Parkinson at 50
Howard
The Undiscovered Peter CookPeter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
Waking Sleeping Beauty...Sings the Beatles
The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the UniverseOffensive: The Real Derek and Clive
Dudley Moore: After the Laughter
The Mighty Kong
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowA Weekend in the Country
Oscar's OrchestraOscar Peterson: Music in the Key of OscarSome Interesting Facts About Peter Cook
Parallel LivesReally Wild AnimalsDaddy's GirlsReally Wild Animals: Totally Tropical Rainforests
The PickleDudley
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime StoriesTerry Wogan's Friday NightBlame It on the Bellboy
Pebble MillVoices That Care
Life of PythonRichard Lewis: I'm DoomedCrazy PeopleCelebrity Guide to WineThe Best of What's Left of Not Only But Also
The Jim Henson HourClive James' Postcard fromMiss Piggy's HollywoodThe Secret Policeman’s Biggest BallSaturday Night Clive
Arthur 2: On the RocksArthur 2: On the Rocks · Executive Producer
Going Live!DollyLike Father Like Son
The Adventures of Milo and OtisW.C. Fields: Straight Up
Santa Claus: The MovieSanta Claus: The Making of the Movie
Unfaithfully YoursBest DefenseMicki & Maude
Romantic ComedyLovesickPlayboy Video Magazine, Volume 2
WoganElectric Blue 007Night of 100 StarsSix WeeksSix Weeks · Original Music Composer
ArthurThe Muppets Go to the MoviesAn Audience with Dudley Moore
Wholly Moses
10Derek and Clive Get the HornDerek and Clive Get the Horn · Writer
An Audience with...Ciné regardsFoul PlayThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Hound of the Baskervilles · Writer
The Muppet ShowThe Secret Policeman's BallPleasure at Her Majesty's

Full filmography

  • Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Parkinson at 50 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Howard (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Undiscovered Peter Cook (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • ...Sings the Beatles (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • Dudley Moore: After the Laughter (2000) as Self
  • The Mighty Kong (1998) as Carl Denham / King Kong (voice)
  • The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson (1997) as Himself
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
  • A Weekend in the Country (1996) as Simon Farrell
  • Oscar's Orchestra (1995) as Oscar
  • Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995) as Self
  • Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook (1995) as Self
  • Parallel Lives (1994) as Imaginary Friend / President Andrews
  • Really Wild Animals (1994) as Spin (voice)
  • Daddy's Girls (1994) as Dudley Walker
  • Really Wild Animals: Totally Tropical Rainforests (1994) as Spin (Voice)
  • The Pickle (1993) as Planet Cleveland Man (uncredited)
  • Dudley (1993) as Dudley Bristol
  • Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) as Narrator (voice)
  • Terry Wogan's Friday Night (1992) as Self
  • Blame It on the Bellboy (1992) as Melvyn Orton
  • Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
  • Voices That Care (1991) as Self - Choir Member
  • Life of Python (1990) as Self
  • Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990) as Self
  • Crazy People (1990) as Emory Leeson
  • Celebrity Guide to Wine (1990) as Self
  • The Best of What's Left of Not Only But Also (1990)
  • The Best of What's Left of Not Only But Also (1990) Creator
  • The Jim Henson Hour (1989) as Self
  • Clive James' Postcard from (1989) as Self
  • Miss Piggy's Hollywood (1989) as Self
  • The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989) as Self
  • Saturday Night Clive (1989)
  • Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music (1989) as Self
  • Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Arthur Bach
  • Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) Executive Producer
  • Going Live! (1987) as Self
  • Dolly (1987) as Self
  • Like Father Like Son (1987) as Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
  • The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986) as Narrator (voice)
  • W.C. Fields: Straight Up (1986)
  • Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) as Patch
  • Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985) as Self
  • Unfaithfully Yours (1984) as Claude Eastman
  • Best Defense (1984) as Wylie
  • Micki & Maude (1984) as Rob Salinger
  • Romantic Comedy (1983) as Jason Carmichael
  • Lovesick (1983) as Saul Benjamin
  • Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 2 (1983)
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • Electric Blue 007 (1982) as Self
  • Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
  • Six Weeks (1982) as Patrick Dalton
  • Six Weeks (1982) Original Music Composer
  • Arthur (1981) as Arthur Bach
  • The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) as Himself
  • An Audience with Dudley Moore (1981)
  • Wholly Moses (1980) as Harvey Orchid / Herschel
  • 10 (1979) as George Webber
  • Derek and Clive Get the Horn (1979) as Derek
  • Derek and Clive Get the Horn (1979) Writer
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self - Presenter
  • Ciné regards (1978) as Self
  • Foul Play (1978) as Stanley Tibbets
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) as Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) Writer
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) Music
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
  • Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) as Narrator
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • When Things Were Rotten (1975) as Sheik Achmed
  • ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen (1974) as British Comedian (voice)
  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) as Dormouse
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • The Dudley Moore Trio - Jazz in "Oz" (1971) as Piano
  • The Bed Sitting Room (1969) as Sergeant
  • Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969) as Lt. Kit Barrington
  • Staircase (1969) Music
  • One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously (1969)
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • Inadmissible Evidence (1968) Original Music Composer
  • 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! (1968) as Rupert Street
  • 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! (1968) Original Music Composer
  • 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! (1968) Writer
  • Goodbye Again (1968) as Various
  • Goodbye Again (1968) Writer
  • Omnibus (1967) as Self
  • Omnibus (1967)
  • One Pair of Eyes (1967)
  • Bedazzled (1967) as Stanley Moon
  • Bedazzled (1967) Story
  • Bedazzled (1967) Original Music Composer
  • NET Playhouse (1966) as Self
  • The Wrong Box (1966) as John Finsbury
  • Exit 19 (1966) as Maserati Driver
  • Flatland (1965) as A Square
  • The Day of Ragnarok (1965) Music
  • Off Beat... (1965)
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
  • Story Parade (1964) Musician
  • The Hat (1964) as George - The Second Border Guard (voice)
  • Beyond the Fringe (1964) as Various Characters
  • Beyond the Fringe (1964) Writer
  • Not Only... But Also (1964)
  • Not Only... But Also (1964) Writer
  • Heads I Win (1963) Music Score Producer
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Hole (1962) Original Music Composer
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Tempo (1961) as Self
  • The Third Alibi (1961) as Rehearsal Pianist (Uncredited)
  • The Bruce Forsyth Show (1959)
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self