Gary Wilmot
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1954 in Kensington, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1979–2024 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Gary Wilmot is a British actor and entertainer who was born on May 8, 1954, in Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom. Also known as Garry Wilmot, he works as an actor and writer with known credits across television, film, and theatre. His professional background includes winning New Faces in 1978 and receiving an MBE in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours. His notable screen and stage credits include appearances in The Keith and Paddy Picture Show in 2017, Anything Goes in 2021, Great Performances, Death in Paradise, and his first West End role as Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl in 1989.
Career overview
Gary Wilmot is a British actor and entertainer born on May 8, 1954, in Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom. Also known as Garry Wilmot, he has built a long career in acting, entertaining, and writing, with known credits including twenty-five entries on database records. His career milestones include winning New Faces in 1978. In the West End, his first role was playing Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl in 1989.
Over the course of his career, Wilmot has appeared in a variety of television productions and projects. His known television and screen credits include The Keith and Paddy Picture Show in 2017, Anything Goes in 2021, Great Performances starting from 1971, and Death in Paradise. Additionally, his theatrical and touring credits are tracked through industry platforms such as BroadwayWorld.
In recognition of his contributions, Wilmot was honored with an MBE in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours. He continues to be recognized for his extensive work as a British actor and entertainer across stage and screen.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- The Story of Panto with Gyles Brandreth (2024) as Self
- The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (2023) as Jethro
- Remembers… (2022)
- Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (2022) as Self
- Anything Goes (2021) as Elisha Whitney
- The Theatre Channel (2020)
- Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical (2020) as Grandpa Who
- Flowers For Mrs. Harris (2020) as Major / Monsieur Armanda / Head Waiter / Customs Officer
- Be Happy! (2019) as Peter
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Panellist
- The Wind in the Willows: The Musical (2017) as Badger
- You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully (2015) as Self - Entertainer & Former Contestant
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Anton Busette
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Panellist
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Rufus Coulter
- The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon (1997) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Showstoppers (1995) as Gary Wilmot
- Showstoppers (1995) Creator
- Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out (1988) as Self
- Cue Gary! (1987)
- Get Fresh (1986) as Self - Get the Joke
- Lollipop Dragon: The Magic Lollipop Adventure (1986) as Lollipop Dragon (voice)
- Lollipop Dragon: The Great Christmas Race (1985) as Lollipop Dragon / Hairy Troll (voice)
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest
- Rising Stars (1979) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gary Wilmot best known for?
Gary Wilmot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remembers… (2022), Born American (1986), Born American (1986), Hanna's War (1988).
When and where was Gary Wilmot born?
Gary Wilmot was born on May 8, 1954 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Gary Wilmot have?
Gary Wilmot has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2024.
What is Gary Wilmot's background in cinema and television?
Gary Wilmot is a British actor and entertainer who was born on May 8, 1954, in Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom. Also known as Garry Wilmot, he works as an actor and writer with known credits across television, film, and theatre. His professional background includes winning New Faces in 1978 and receiving an...
Gary Wilmot by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Panellist — aged about 53
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 27
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Anton Busette — aged about 57
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Rufus Coulter — aged about 43
- Remembers… (2022) — aged about 68
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self — aged about 42
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