Ian Ogilvy
Acting Born Sep 30, 1943 Woking, Surrey, England, UK 104 credits
Biography
Ian Ogilvy works in acting. Born September 30, 1943 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK. Archytele tracks 104 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Knightfall
RenegadesThe Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the MonsterWoodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves
Mistrust
The SaintWe Still Steal the Old Way
We Still Kill the Old Way
My Life in Ruins
The Saint Steps In... To Television
After Midnight
Tigon Tales of Terror
The ParkersEurotika!Horse SenseFugitive MindThe Blood Beast: The Films of Michael Reeves
Dharma & GregThe Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
Early EditionThe Real Adventures of Jonny QuestMalibu Shores
JAGCaroline in the CityHope and Gloria
Babylon 5Burke's LawOne West WaikikiPuppet Master 5
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderWalker, Texas RangerKung Fu: The Legend Continues
Melrose PlaceDeath Becomes HerCarol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & BlueInvasion of Privacy
P.S. I Luv U
BaywatchCampion
MaigretMenace Unseen
Maggie
Time for MurderAnna Karenina
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteRobin of Sherwood
Q.E.D.Tom, Dick and Harriet
The Saint and the Brave Goose
Return of the Saint
I, ClaudiusRipping YarnsTomkinson's Schooldays
Moll FlandersA Man in the ZooThe Little Minister
Affairs of the HeartZodiacFrom Beyond the GraveThe Gathering Storm
Full Filmography
104 titles- Knightfall (2025) as Charles Knight
- Renegades (2022) as Peck
- The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves (2022) as Self
- Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) as Self
- Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021) as Self / Poem Reader (voice)
- The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves (2019) as Himself
- Mistrust (2018) as Ian
- The Saint (2017) as The Fixer
- We Still Steal the Old Way (2017) as Richie Archer
- We Still Kill the Old Way (2014) as Richie Archer
- My Life in Ruins (2009) as Mr. Stewart Tullen
- The Saint Steps In... To Television (2008) as Himself
- After Midnight (2007) as Dennis
- Tigon Tales of Terror (2005) as Himself
- The Parkers (1999)
- Eurotika! (1999) as Self
- Horse Sense (1999) as Miles
- Fugitive Mind (1999) as Dr. Grace
- The Blood Beast: The Films of Michael Reeves (1999) as himself
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Geoffrey
- The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson (1997) as Gary
- Early Edition (1996) as Clive Harbison
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) as Dr. Smallwood (voice)
- Malibu Shores (1996) as Marc Delacourt
- JAG (1995) as Jeffrey Mason
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Mr. Spencer
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as David Kirkwood
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Lord Jano
- Burke's Law (1994) as Romeo
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Puppet Master 5 (1994) as Dr. Jennings
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lyle Fairbanks
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Larry Duggin
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Jerry Lane
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Shredder Stonham
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Sterling
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Furlong
- Eddie Presley (1993) as Captain Starch
- Melrose Place (1992)
- Death Becomes Her (1992) as Chagall
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992) as Interviewer
- Invasion of Privacy (1992) as Brian
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Baywatch (1989)
- Campion (1989) as Jimmy Sutane
- Maigret (1988) as Daniel Portman
- Menace Unseen (1988) as Duncan Free
- Maggie (1986) as Denholm Sinclair
- Time for Murder (1985) as Max Donaldson
- Anna Karenina (1985) as Stiva
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harold Baines
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Peter Templeton
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Wade Foster
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawson Childress
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as Lord Edgar
- Q.E.D. (1982) as Lord Sidney Sarandon
- Tom, Dick and Harriet (1982)
- The Saint and the Brave Goose (1979) as Simon Templar
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Simon Templar
- I, Claudius (1976) as Drusus
- Ripping Yarns (1976)
- Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976) as Grayson
- Moll Flanders (1975) as Humphrey Oliver
- A Man in the Zoo (1975) as John Cromartie
- The Little Minister (1975) as Rev. Gavin Dishart
- Affairs of the Heart (1974) as Dr Morris Townsend
- Zodiac (1974) as Martin Seacombe
- From Beyond the Grave (1974) as William Seaton
- The Gathering Storm (1974) as Edward VIII
- No Sex Please - We're British (1973) as David Hunter
- Armchair 30 (1973) as A Man
- And Now the Screaming Starts! (1973) as Charles Fengriffen
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as self
- Waterloo (1970) as De Lancey
- Wuthering Heights (1970) as Edgar Linton
- The Spoils of Poynton (1970) as Owen Gereth
- Wine of India (1970) as Sam
- The Invincible Six (1970) as Ronald
- Liar! (1969) as Herbie, RB34
- W. Somerset Maugham (1969) as Alban Torel
- Witchfinder General (1968) as Richard Marshall
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Lord Windermere
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Ed
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as André
- The Sorcerers (1967) as Mike Roscoe
- The Day the Fish Came Out (1967) as Peter
- Stranger in the House (1967) as Desmond Flower
- The Liars (1966) as Rupert
- The She Beast (1966) as Philip
- The Connoisseur (1966) as Viscount Ballantyne
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Candide
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Rev. Gavin Dishart
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Arthur Gower
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Thomas Aimwell
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Peter
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Herbie, RB34
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Pedro Da Silva
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Franz
- Detective (1964) as Inspector Appleby
- The Avengers (1961) as Baron Von Curt
- Intrusion (1961)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as David Baurmarez-Smith
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Edward VIII
- The Athena Syndrome as Sir Peter William Bromville GCMG
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Ogilvy best known for?
Ian Ogilvy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Knightfall (2025), Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021), We Still Steal the Old Way (2017), My Life in Ruins (2009).
When and where was Ian Ogilvy born?
Ian Ogilvy was born on September 30, 1943 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Ian Ogilvy have?
Ian Ogilvy has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Ian Ogilvy's background in cinema and television?
Ian Raymond Ogilvy (born 30 September 1943) is an English film and television actor. He is best known as the star of the TV series Return of the Saint (1978–79), in which he assumed the role of Simon Templar from Roger Moore (1962–69). The role led to his being considered a leading contender for the role of James Bond...
Ian Ogilvy by the numbers
104credits
48films
56TV series
1951–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Edward VIII — aged about 7
- The Parkers (1999) — aged about 55
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Lord Jano — aged about 50
- Tom, Dick and Harriet (1982) — aged about 38
- I, Claudius (1976) as Drusus — aged about 32
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as self — aged about 27
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