George Woodbridge
Biography
George Arthur Woodbridge was an English actor born on February 16, 1907, in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. Known for his work in films, television, and theatre, his career spanned from the 1930s through the 1970s. Woodbridge was recognized for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and West Country accent. He appeared in a large body of screen work, accumulating ninety-six known acting credits. Throughout his life, he was also known by the name George A. Woodbridge. He passed away on March 31, 1973, at the age of sixty-six.
Career overview
George Arthur Woodbridge was an English actor whose career spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s. Born on February 16, 1907, in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, he built a substantial body of work across film, television, and theatre. Known professionally by his name and occasionally as George A, Woodbridge was recognized for his distinctive ruddy-cheeked complexion and West Country accent.
Over the course of his extensive career, Woodbridge accumulated numerous credits in the entertainment industry. His work encompassed both television and motion pictures, contributing to a total of ninety-six known acting credits recorded in professional databases. His active involvement in the performing arts endured for decades, reflecting a steady presence in British film and television productions throughout the mid-twentieth century.
Woodbridge passed away on March 31, 1973, at the age of sixty-six. His legacy remains tied to his long-standing contributions to acting across multiple mediums, leaving behind a comprehensive record of performances that spanned over forty years from his early beginnings in the 1930s until his final years in the 1970s.
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96 titles- London Conspiracy (1974) as Gregory Ward (archive footage)
- Pipkins (1973) as Inigo Pipkin
- Diamonds on Wheels (1973) as PC Andrew
- Doomwatch (1972) as Ferry Skipper
- Along the Way (1972)
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Gregory Ward
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Hotel Proprietor
- Jude the Obscure (1971) as Challow
- You're Only Young Twice (1971)
- Up Pompeii (1971) as Fat Bather
- Bachelor of Arts (1971)
- Take a Girl Like You (1970) as Publican
- All the Way Up (1970) as Landlord
- Where's Jack? (1969) as Hangman
- Whistle and I'll Come to You (1968) as Hotel Proprietor
- The Magnificent Six and ½: Kontiki Kids (1968) as Man in Car
- Omnibus (1967) as Hotel Proprietor
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Herr Kristensen
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) as Landlord
- The Reptile (1966) as Old Garnsey
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Det.-Sgt. Cloudby
- Some Lapse of Time (1965) as Det. Sgt. Cloudby
- Carry On Jack (1964) as Ned
- The Iron Maiden (1963) as Sid Ludge
- The Scarlet Blade (1963) as Town Crier
- Nurse on Wheels (1963) as Mr. Beacon
- Only Two Can Play (1962) as Farmer
- Out of the Fog (1962) as Chopper
- The Piper's Tune (1962) as The Woodman
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as Dominique
- What a Carve Up! (1961) as Dr. Edward Broughton
- Raising the Wind (1961) as Yorkshire Orchestra Leader
- Barnaby Rudge (1960) as Mr. Dugdale
- The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) as Dr. Ferguson
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Chief Prison Officer Jenkins
- Mystery of Edwin Drood (1960)
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- The Mummy (1959) as Police Constable
- Jack the Ripper (1959) as Blake
- The Siege of Pinchgut (1959) as Newspaper Editor (Uncredited)
- The Invisible Man (1958) as Pub Landlord (uncredited)
- Dracula (1958) as Landlord (uncredited)
- The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) as Janitor
- The Son of Robin Hood (1958) as Little John
- The Moonraker (1958) as Captain Lowry
- A King in New York (1957) as Member of Atomic Commission
- The Silver Sword (1957)
- The Passionate Stranger (1957) as 1st Landlord
- The Good Companions (1957) as Ripe Gentleman
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Leonides
- Whack-O! (1956) as Farmer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Lord Bancroft
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dominique
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as The Minister
- Jesus of Nazareth (1956) as Joseph
- Jane Eyre (1956) as Landlord
- Three Men in a Boat (1956) as Policeman
- Lost (1956) as Taxi Driver
- Now and Forever (1956) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Eyewitness (1956) as Hospital Security Man
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Jack Brasted
- An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as PC Jorkins (uncredited)
- The Constant Husband (1955) as Old Bailey Warder
- A Yank in Ermine (1955) as Landlord
- Passage Home (1955) as Yorkie
- An Inspector Calls (1954) as Fish & Chip Shop Owner - Stanley
- For Better, for Worse (1954) as Alf
- The Crowded Day (1954) as Mr Bunting's Friend
- Conflict of Wings (1954) as 'Old Circular'
- Third Party Risk (1954) as Inspector Goldfinch
- Mad About Men (1954) as Fisherman Outside Pub (uncredited)
- The Green Buddha (1954) as Farmer
- Companions in Crime (1954) as Sergeant Hawker
- The Flanagan Boy (1953) as Police Inspector
- Isn't Life Wonderful! (1953) as Cockie
- Cloudburst (1951) as Sgt. Ritchie
- Murder in the Cathedral (1951) as Second Tempter
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Admiral Watson
- Double Confession (1950) as Sgt. Sawnton
- The Naked Heart (1950) as Samuel Chapdelaine
- The Queen of Spades (1949) as Vassili
- Silent Dust (1949) as Foreman
- Children of Chance (1949) as Butcher
- The Fallen Idol (1948) as Police Sergeant
- My Brother Jonathan (1948) as Stevens
- Blanche Fury (1948) as Aimes
- Temptation Harbour (1947) as Joe Frost, the butcher
- The October Man (1947) as Grey
- Green for Danger (1946) as Detective Sgt. Hendricks
- I See a Dark Stranger (1946) as Walter
- A Diary for Timothy (1945) as Gravedigger (uncredited)
- The Flemish Farm (1943)
- The Big Blockade (1942) as Quisling
- The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) as Male Nurse
- Tower of Terror (1941) as Gruppenfuhrer Rudolf Jurgens
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Woodbridge best known for?
George Woodbridge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pipkins (1973), The Persuaders! (1971), A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971), Jude the Obscure (1971).
When and where was George Woodbridge born?
George Woodbridge was born on February 16, 1907 in Exeter, Devon, England, UK. They passed away on March 31, 1973.
How many credits does George Woodbridge have?
George Woodbridge has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1974.
What is George Woodbridge's background in cinema and television?
George Arthur Woodbridge was an English actor born on February 16, 1907, in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. Known for his work in films, television, and theatre, his career spanned from the 1930s through the 1970s. Woodbridge was recognized for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and West Country accent. He appeared i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Gregory Ward — aged about 64
- Where's Jack? (1969) as Hangman — aged about 62
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Hotel Proprietor — aged about 64
- Pipkins (1973) as Inigo Pipkin — aged about 66
- The Invisible Man (1958) as Pub Landlord (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Dracula (1958) as Landlord (uncredited) — aged about 51
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