Ian Talbot
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 19, 1942 in Esher, Surrey, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1963–2022 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Ian Talbot.
Birth Date: December 19, 1942.
Birth Place: Esher, Surrey, England, UK.
Professions: Actor and director.
Known for (IMDb): Up the Front (1972), Terry and Julian (1992), Juggernaut (1974).
Known for (TMDB): Drowning by Numbers, Juggernaut, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Doctor Who, Up the Front, Midsomer Murders, Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive, and Casualty.
Theatre/RSC: Spent five years with the RSC. Roles include the Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, and Trinculo in The Tempest.
Personal: Previously married to Liz Gebhardt.
Honorific: O.B.E.
Ian Talbot is an actor and director born on December 19, 1942, in Esher, Surrey, England, UK. He has a long career that includes five years with the RSC, where he performed roles such as the Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, and Trinculo in The Tempest. His work includes Drowning by Numbers, Juggernaut, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Doctor Who, Up the Front, Midsomer Murders, Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive, and Casualty. He is also known for Terry and Julian. Talbot was previously married to Liz Gebhardt and holds the title of O.B.E.
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Career overview
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Name: Ian Talbot.
Born: December 19, 1942, in Esher, Surrey, England, UK.
Professions: Actor and Director.
Acting Credits:
Up the Front (1972)
Terry and Julian (1992)
Juggernaut (1974)
Drowning by Numbers
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Doctor Who
Midsomer Murders
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
Casualty
Theatre/Stage Credits:
Repertory theatres (many years).
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) (five years).
Roles at RSC: The Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, Trinculo in The Tempest.
Other details: O.B.E. (from source [5]).
Paragraph 1: Early career and theatre.
Ian Talbot is an actor and director born on December 19, 1942, in Esher, Surrey, England, UK. His acting career includes many years performing in repertory theatres. He also spent five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. During his time with the RSC, his performance highlights included playing the role of the Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, and Trinculo in The Tempest.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television.
In film and television, Talbot is known for his work in several productions. His film credits include Up the Front, released in 1972, Juggernaut, released in 1974, Terry and Julian, released in 1992, and Drowning by Numbers. His television work includes appearances in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Casualty, and Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive.
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Ian Talbot is an actor and director born on December 19, 1942, in Esher, Surrey, England, UK. He has had a long career that includes many years working in repertory theatres. Talbot also spent five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His notable stage roles during his time with the RSC include playing the Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, and Trinculo in The Tempest.
In addition to his theatre work, Talbot has appeared in various film and television productions. His film credits include Up the Front, released in 1972, Juggernaut, released in 1974, Terry and Julian, released in 1992, and Drowning by Numbers. His television credits include appearances in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Casualty, and Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive. Talbot is also recognized as an O.B.E.
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"Ian Talbot is an actor and director born on December 19, 1942, in Esher, Surrey, England, UK. He has had a long career that includes many years working in repertory theatres. Talbot also spent five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His notable stage roles during his time with the RSC include playing the Fool in King Lear, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew,
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Ridley (2022) as Tony Alderford
- Peter Duncan's Cinderella (2021) as Baron Hardup
- Peter Duncan's Cinderella (2021) Director
- Eugenius! (2020) Director
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2020) as Squire Shortshanks
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2020) Director
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as George
- Heartbeat (1992) as Bob Lander
- As Time Goes By (1992) as Derek
- Framed (1992) as George Minton
- Bad Girl (1992) as Peter Rogers
- Terry and Julian (1992) as Michael Grade
- B&B (1992) as Police Inspector
- A Small Dance (1991) as Inspector
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Victor Simms
- Drowning by Numbers (1988) as The Police Detective
- Casualty (1986) as Ken Vaughan
- Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980) as Klout
- Juggernaut (1974) as Naval Technician
- The Jensen Code (1973) as Technician
- Up the Front (1972) as Soldier at Monique's
- Doctor Who (1963) as Travis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Talbot best known for?
Ian Talbot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ridley (2022), The Evil Dead (1981), Heartbeat (1992), Dirty Dancing (1987).
When and where was Ian Talbot born?
Ian Talbot was born on December 19, 1942 in Esher, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Ian Talbot have?
Ian Talbot has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2022.
What is Ian Talbot's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Ian Talbot (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided sources [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing. Name: Ian Tal...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Victor Simms — aged about 46
- Doctor Who (1963) as Travis — aged about 20
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as George — aged about 54
- As Time Goes By (1992) as Derek — aged about 49
- Heartbeat (1992) as Bob Lander — aged about 49
- Drowning by Numbers (1988) as The Police Detective — aged about 45
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