Jeremy Child
Biography
Jeremy Child (20 September 1944 – 7 March 2022) was a British male actor born in Woking, England. Over a career that amassed 98 credited roles, he appeared in film, television and stage productions. Notable screen work includes the 2004 film Wimbledon and recurring portrayals of the British Foreign Secretary in three separate productions. On television he featured in the drama Judge John Deed, made a single‑episode appearance in Doctors, and later played the character David Walsh in the long‑running soap EastEnders. Child’s extensive filmography is documented in databases such as TMDB, which records his birth and death dates, place of birth, and a total of ninety‑eight known credits.
Career overview
Jeremy Child was a British actor born on 20 September 1944 in Woking, England, and he worked steadily in film and television until his death on 7 March 2022 at the age of 77. Over the course of his career he accumulated close to one hundred screen credits, demonstrating a consistent presence across a range of productions. His film work included a role in the 2004 sports‑drama Wimbledon, where he contributed to a contemporary British picture alongside a large ensemble cast.
In television, Child appeared in the legal drama Judge John Deed, adding to his repertoire of dramatic roles. He also made a single‑episode appearance in the long‑running medical series Doctors, and later returned to the small screen in the popular soap opera EastEnders, portraying the character David Walsh. A recurring element of his career was his portrayal of the British Foreign Secretary, a part he performed on three separate occasions, underscoring his suitability for dignified, authoritative figures. Across both mediums, Child’s extensive list of credits reflects a versatile supporting actor who remained active in the industry for many decades.
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98 titles- The Little Drummer Girl (2018) as Chancellor
- Darkest Hour (2017) as Lord Stanhope
- The Iron Lady (2011) as Cabinet Minister
- Foster (2011) as John Burns
- Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters (2011) as Ernest Simpson (Voice)
- The Hardest Part (2010) as George
- Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley (2008) as Langton
- Separate Lies (2005) as Angus Burrell
- Wimbledon (2004) as Fred Pilger
- Doctors and Nurses (2004) as Sir Nicholas Stephens
- Denial (2004) as Matthew
- Safe Conduct (2002) as Jeremy
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as Sir Samuel Hoare
- The Falklands Play (2002) as Rt Hon Francis Pym MC MP (Foreign Secretary)
- Judge John Deed (2001) as Sir Alan Peasmarsh
- Judge John Deed (2001) as Alan Peasmarsh
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) as Maj. Cotton
- Love in a Cold Climate (2001) as Sir Leicester Kroesig
- Doc Martin (2001) as Dr. Cadbury
- Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (2000) as Doctor Bannister
- Mosley (1998) as Maj. Bewley
- Frenchman's Creek (1998) as Lord Feversham
- Mosley (1998) as Major Bewley
- Getting Hurt (1998) as George Saddle
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Anthony Talbot
- A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) as Roddy Cutts
- Regeneration (1997) as Balfour Graham
- The Madness of King George (1994) as Black Rod
- The Cinder Path (1994) as Colonel
- Headhunters (1994) as Roddy Metcalfe
- Sharpe's Enemy (1994) as Sir Augustus Farthingdale
- Sharpe (1993) as Lord Farthingale
- Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993) as Dimmock
- Harnessing Peacocks (1993) as Julian Reeves
- Diana: Her True Story (1993) as Alfred Drake-Kinney
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Hamilton, Snr
- Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery (1992) as Dep. Asst. Com. Brian Worth
- The Gravy Train Goes East (1991) as Felix Steadiman
- Sales People from Hell (1989)
- A Fish Called Wanda (1988) as Mr. Ian Johnson
- Game, Set, and Match (1988) as Henry Tiptree
- Taffin (1988) as Martin
- Lovejoy (1986) as Major Chatfield
- First Among Equals (1986) as Charles Seymour
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Minister
- Florence Nightingale (1985) as Dr. Hall
- Me & My Girl (1984) as Ernest Whitsun-Burnish
- Oxbridge Blues (1984) as Philip Lord Witham
- Fairly Secret Army (1984) as Beamish
- Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) as Record Company Executive 1
- High Road to China (1983) as Silversmith
- The Happy Apple (1983)
- Bird of Prey (1982) as Tony Hendersly
- Cricket (1982) as Lord Slaggyford
- Bergerac (1981) as Clive
- Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981) as Wing Commander
- Vice Versa (1981) as Marmaduke Paradine
- Chanel Solitaire (1981)
- Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980) as Peregrine Maynard
- 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1980) as The Priest
- Minder (1979) as Mandeville
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Rupert Allen Tremaine Barrington
- Quadrophenia (1979) as Agency Man
- Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979)
- The Danedyke Mystery (1979) as Sir James Carruthers
- Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978) as Piers Leigh
- The Stud (1978) as Lawyer
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) as Piers Leigh
- Robin's Nest (1977) as Geoffrey Elliot
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Solicitor
- Wings (1977) as Lt. Peter Conrad
- Anna Karenina (1977)
- Cork and Bottle (1977) as Tim Cork
- The New Avengers (1976) as Lieutenant
- Emily (1976) as Gerald
- The Sweeney (1975) as Elphick
- Young Winston (1972) as Austen Chamberlain (uncredited)
- Doomwatch (1972) as David Broome
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Carlton
- Quest for Love (1971) as Dougie Raynes (uncredited)
- The Misfit (1970) as Colin
- Jane Eyre (1970) as Harry Lynn
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) as Officer at Regimental Dinner (uncredited)
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) as Billy
- Play Dirty (1969) as 2nd Lieutenant
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Wealthy Young Man (uncredited)
- The Gladiators (1969) as B-1
- Father, Dear Father (1968) as Timothy Tanner
- Isadora (1968) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher (1968) as Nigel
- The Bone Grinder (1968) as First City Gent
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Tim Cork
- Privilege (1967) as Martin Crossley
- The Informer (1966) as Julian Reeve
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Major Booth Voysey
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Jack
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Robert
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as 2nd Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeremy Child best known for?
Jeremy Child is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Little Drummer Girl (2018), Darkest Hour (2017), The Iron Lady (2011), Wimbledon (2004).
When and where was Jeremy Child born?
Jeremy Child was born on September 20, 1944 in Woking, England, UK. They passed away on March 7, 2022.
How many credits does Jeremy Child have?
Jeremy Child has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2018.
What is Jeremy Child's background in cinema and television?
Jeremy Child (20 September 1944 – 7 March 2022) was a British male actor born in Woking, England. Over a career that amassed 98 credited roles, he appeared in film, television and stage productions. Notable screen work includes the 2004 film Wimbledon and recurring portrayals of the British Foreign Secretary in three s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wings (1977) as Lt. Peter Conrad — aged about 32
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Minister — aged about 40
- The Sweeney (1975) as Elphick — aged about 30
- Sharpe (1993) as Lord Farthingale — aged about 48
- Game, Set, and Match (1988) as Henry Tiptree — aged about 43
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Carlton — aged about 26
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