Gerald Harper
Biography
Gerald Harper works in acting. Born February 15, 1931 in London, England, UK. Died July 2, 2025. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- Verity Lambert: Drama Queen (2008)
- Noel's Telly Years (1996) as Self
- The Lady Vanishes (1979) as Todhunter
- Princely Toys: One Man's Private Kingdom (1976) as narrator
- If It's a Man – Hang Up! (1975) as Greg Miles
- Thriller (1973) as Greg Miles
- Hadleigh (1969) as James Hadleigh
- The Champions (1968) as Croft
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- The Caesars (1968) as Lucius Vitellius
- Gazette (1968) as James Hadleigh
- The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) as Brian
- Adam Adamant Lives! (1966) as Adam Adamant
- A Game of Murder (1966) as Det. Insp. Jack Kerry
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Deputy Commander Rae Cox
- Public Eye (1965) as Raymond Franks
- A Man Called Harry Brent (1965) as DI Alan Milton
- The Joe Baker Show (1965)
- Strangler's Web (1965) as Inspector Murray
- The Protectors (1964) as The Honourable Arthur Keir
- Wonderful Life (1964) as Sheik / Scotsman / Harold
- The Punch and Judy Man (1963) as 1st Drunk
- Out of This World (1962) as Colonel Tanner
- The Avengers (1961) as Colonel Corf
- The Young Ones (1961) as Watts
- Tunes of Glory (1960) as Major Hugo Macmillan
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) as Captain Saunders
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- A Night to Remember (1958) as 3rd Officer - Carpathia
- The Admirable Crichton (1957) as Ernest
- Tiger in the Smoke (1956) as Walter "Duds" Morrison
- Stars in Your Eyes (1956) as Dicky
- The Dam Busters (1955) as RAF Officer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gerald Harper best known for?
Gerald Harper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), The Lady Vanishes (1979), Freaks (1932), Hadleigh (1969).
When and where was Gerald Harper born?
Gerald Harper was born on February 15, 1931 in London, England, UK. They passed away on July 2, 2025.
How many credits does Gerald Harper have?
Gerald Harper has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2008.
What is Gerald Harper's background in cinema and television?
Gerald Harper (15 February 1931 – 2 July 2025) was an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–67) and Hadleigh (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre. Harper was married to actress Jane Downs from 1957 until they divorced in 197...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Public Eye (1965) as Raymond Franks — aged about 34
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 37
- The Caesars (1968) as Lucius Vitellius — aged about 37
- Hadleigh (1969) as James Hadleigh — aged about 38
- The Avengers (1961) as Colonel Corf — aged about 30
- A Night to Remember (1958) as 3rd Officer - Carpathia — aged about 27
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