Ian Gelder
Acting Born Jun 3, 1949 Died May 7, 2024 England, UK 55 credits
Biography
Ian Gelder works in acting. Born June 3, 1949 in England, UK. Died May 7, 2024. Archytele tracks 55 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Ben Whishaw
1 shared title
Ellie Haddington
1 shared title
Jasmine Jobson
1 shared title
Dan Renton Skinner
1 shared title
Laurence Spellman
1 shared title
Chris Coghill
1 shared title
Hammed Animashaun
1 shared title
Robin Pearce
1 shared title
Perry Fitzpatrick
1 shared title
Ryan McKen
1 shared title
Career timeline
Sweetheart
Fifteen-LoveTicker
The Monkey's Paw
Grace
Surge
His Dark Materials
LoreQueers.Queers.
Father Brown
Ripper StreetKing Lear
Game of Thrones
Pope Joan
TorchwoodRobin Hood
Doctor WhoDoctor Who
The Commander
Jinnah
Brass EyePaul: The EmissaryThe Informant
Silent Witness
BugsKavanagh Q.C.
Chandler & CoSkallagrigg
Absolutely Fabulous
King Ralph
The Fool
Agatha Christie's PoirotBlackeyes
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesLittle Dorrit
CasualtyCasualtyCasualty
The Bill
Rumpole's Return
Spearhead
The Professionals
Packman's Barn
Full Filmography
55 titles- Sweetheart (2025) as Duchess
- Fifteen-Love (2023) as David Tillett
- Ticker (2023) as Joseph
- The Monkey's Paw (2022) as Mr. White
- Grace (2021) as Tim Skevington
- Surge (2020) as Alan
- His Dark Materials (2019) as Charles
- Lore (2017) as Aleister Crowley
- Queers. (2017) as Jackie
- Queers. (2017)
- Father Brown (2013) as Gabriel Hawksworth
- Ripper Street (2012) as Joseph Chamberlain
- King Lear (2012) as Earl of Kent
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Kevan Lannister
- Pope Joan (2009) as Aio
- Torchwood (2006) as Mr Dekker
- Robin Hood (2006) as Archbishop Walter
- Doctor Who (2005) as Voice of the Remnants
- Doctor Who (2005) as Zellin
- The Commander (2003)
- Jinnah (1998) as English Police Officer
- Brass Eye (1997) as Dr. Jonathan Kwattes
- Paul: The Emissary (1997) as King Agrippa
- The Informant (1997) as British C.O.
- Silent Witness (1996) as Dr Stanley Jacobs
- Bugs (1995) as Vermeer
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Dr. Clarke
- Chandler & Co (1994) as The Reverend Ewan Price
- Skallagrigg (1994) as Visitor
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as David
- King Ralph (1991) as Riding Instructor
- The Fool (1990) as Henry Gibbs
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Victor Astwell
- Blackeyes (1989) as Rupert
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Peter Renton
- Little Dorrit (1987) as Reverend Samuel Barnacle
- Casualty (1986) as Jeremy
- Casualty (1986) as Guy Chambers
- Casualty (1986) as Arthur Swain
- The Bill (1984)
- Rumpole's Return (1980) as Nick Rumpole
- Spearhead (1978) as Lieutenant Preece
- The Professionals (1977) as King
- Packman's Barn (1976) as Steve Riches
- Edward the Seventh (1975) as Affie
- State of Emergency (1975) as Dave Dent
- The After Dinner Game (1975) as Andrew Patterson
- The Next Victim (1975) as Small
- Thriller (1973) as Small
- The Donati Conspiracy (1973) as Dave Dent
- Van der Valk (1972) as Basten
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Andrew Perks
- Play for Today (1970) as Andrew Patterson
- Play for Today (1970) as Steve Riches
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Gelder best known for?
Ian Gelder is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grace (2021), Surge (2020), Jan Dara (2001), Lore (2017).
When and where was Ian Gelder born?
Ian Gelder was born on June 3, 1949 in England, UK. They passed away on May 7, 2024.
How many credits does Ian Gelder have?
Ian Gelder has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2025.
What is Ian Gelder's background in cinema and television?
Ian Gelder was a British actor best known as Mr Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones.
Ian Gelder by the numbers
55credits
17films
38TV series
1969–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- State of Emergency (1975) as Dave Dent — aged about 26
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Kevan Lannister — aged about 62
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Victor Astwell — aged about 40
- His Dark Materials (2019) as Charles — aged about 70
- Father Brown (2013) as Gabriel Hawksworth — aged about 64
- Doctor Who (2005) as Voice of the Remnants — aged about 56
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