Ian Bartholomew
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1954 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1960–2025 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
Ian Bartholomew is a male actor born on January 1, 1954, in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Known for his work in television and film, he has forty-three known acting credits. In March 2018, he joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, playing the character Geoff Metcalfe. On stage, Bartholomew played Chitterlow in the revival cast of Half A Sixpence and portrayed the Baker in the original West End production of Into the Woods.
Career overview
Ian Bartholomew is a male actor born on January 1, 1954, in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. His acting career includes forty-three known credits listed in media databases.
On stage, Bartholomew played Chitterlow in the revival cast of Half A Sixpence. He also portrayed the Baker in the original West End production of Into the Woods.
In television, Bartholomew joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street in March 2018, taking on the role of Geoff Metcalfe.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Fackham Hall (2025) as Austin Blaine
- Wonka (2023) as Sceptical Old Man
- Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) as Bakker
- Kipps - The New Half a Sixpence Musical (2021) as Chitterlow
- Denial (2016) as TV Historian
- DCI Banks (2011) as Timothy Randall
- Accused (2010) as Stephen Sullivan
- Florence Nightingale (2008) as Sir Sydney Herbert
- Empire (2005) as Cimber
- Open Wide (2005) as Ray
- New Tricks (2004)
- New Tricks (2004) as Tallis
- Making Waves (2004) as Lt Cdr William Lewis
- Pissed on the Job (2004) as Tube Manager
- Foyle's War (2002) as Dillon
- Spooks (2002) as Daniel Wise
- Esther Kahn (2000) as Norton
- Shiner (2000) as Man in Baseball Cap
- Eisenstein (2000) as Pinkov
- The Echo (1998) as D.S. Anderson
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Frank Mulroney
- Sardines (1995) as Lionel Pinner
- Wycliffe (1994) as Mick Sennan
- Harry (1993) as Snappy
- Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993) as Colin Dillon
- Heartbeat (1992) as Russell Bryant
- Thacker (1992) as Sgt Colin Creech
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Tommy Mason
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Inky
- Max and Helen (1990) as Magistrate
- The Land of Dreams (1990) as Immigration Officer
- A Prayer for the Dying (1987) as Kristou
- The Bill (1984)
- Breakout (1984) as Keith
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Policeman
- Bergerac (1981) as Simon Gibbins
- If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) as Naval Radio Operator
- Minder (1979) as Keith Wendell
- Minder (1979) as Ralphy
- Follow the Star (1979)
- The Professionals (1977) as Miller
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Mr Simmonds
- Coronation Street (1960) as Geoff Metcalfe
- The Sea Director
- The Sea Writer
- The Sea Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Bartholomew best known for?
Ian Bartholomew is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fackham Hall (2025), Wonka (2023), Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023), Denial (2016).
When and where was Ian Bartholomew born?
Ian Bartholomew was born on January 1, 1954 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Ian Bartholomew have?
Ian Bartholomew has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2025.
What is Ian Bartholomew's background in cinema and television?
Ian Bartholomew is a male actor born on January 1, 1954, in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Known for his work in television and film, he has forty-three known acting credits. In March 2018, he joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, playing the character Geoff Metcalfe. On stage, Bartholo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Accused (2010) as Stephen Sullivan — aged about 56
- Foyle's War (2002) as Dillon — aged about 48
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Tommy Mason — aged about 37
- Spooks (2002) as Daniel Wise — aged about 48
- The Professionals (1977) as Miller — aged about 23
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Frank Mulroney — aged about 43
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