Jerold Wells
Biography
Jerold Wells was an English actor. He was born on August 8, 1908, in Wallington, Hampshire. Wells primarily appeared in British comedies. He had a career in television, featuring in The Two Ronnies, The Old Curiosity Shop, and The Benny Hill Show. He also appeared in films such as Time Bandits and Jabberwocky. In Jabberwocky, Wells played a footless man known as Wat Dabney, and in Time Bandits, he played Benson, a mentally disturbed follower to Evil. Jerold Wells died on July 19, 1999, in Bath, Somerset.
Career overview
Jerold Wells was an English actor who primarily appeared in British comedies. He had a notable career in film, with notable roles in Time Bandits and Jabberwocky. In Time Bandits, he played Benson, a mentally disturbed follower to Evil. In Jabberwocky, he played a footless man known as Wat Dabney.
In addition to his film work, Wells also had a career in television. He appeared in several British television shows, including The Two Ronnies, The Old Curiosity Shop, and The Benny Hill Show. These appearances demonstrate his versatility as a comedic actor and his ability to work in a variety of settings.
Wells' career spanned several decades, during which he accumulated a significant number of credits. The exact number of his credits is not specified, but it is reported to be at least 59. His work in film and television helped to establish him as a respected and accomplished actor in the British entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Fighting Back (1986) as Herbert
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984) as 1st Torturer
- The Element of Crime (1984) as Kramer
- Ennenstadt Europa – The Making of The Element of Crime (1984) as Self - Actor/Kramer
- Number 10 (1983) as Sir Stafford Northcote
- Time Bandits (1981) as Benson
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Stropper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Cribb (1980) as Manservant
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) as Jerry
- Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) as Stropper
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Wat Dabney
- The New Avengers (1976) as Barker
- Dominic (1976) as Jenkins
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Black Cowl
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) as Landlord
- Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974) as Quiz Panel Judge
- The Vault of Horror (1973) as Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
- Gawain and the Green Knight (1973) as Sergeant
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973) as Tramp
- The Death of Glory (1973) as Foulkes
- Sykes (1972) as Doorman
- Sykes (1972) as Arthur
- The Black Arrow (1972) as Watty
- Burke & Hare (1972) as Landlord
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Phelps
- Cousin Bette (1971) as Police Superintendent
- Catweazle (1970) as Publican
- Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) as Boleyn Axeman (uncredited)
- Hark at Barker (1969)
- Judge Dee (1969)
- The Champions (1968) as Hoad
- Late Night Horror (1968) as Don Pascoe
- Journey Into Darkness (1968) as Mayhew
- The Bells of Hell (1968) as Don Pascoe
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- All Gas and Gaiters (1967) as Mr Tutt
- A Ghost of a Chance (1967) as Ball and Chain Man
- Softly, Softly (1966)
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Policeman
- The Ghost of Monk's Island (1966) as Convict
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Hans
- 199 Park Lane (1965)
- Masquerade (1965) as Brindle (uncredited)
- Moonstrike (1963) as Patrice
- Maniac (1963) as Giles
- The Cracksman (1963) as Chief Prison Officer
- The Pirates of Blood River (1962) as Penal Colony Master
- Crooks Anonymous (1962) as Sydney
- Playback (1962) as Inspector Parkes
- Candidate for Murder (1962) as Police Inspector
- Dangerous Afternoon (1961) as George Burling / Ned Barrett
- Maigret (1960)
- The Days of Vengeance (1960) as Supt. Stabler
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Tread Softly Stranger (1958) as Constable at Racecourse
- High Hell (1958) as Charlie Spence
- The Naked Truth (1957) as 1st Irishman (uncredited)
- Three in One (1957) as Wally
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Sgt. Muir
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Trotter Kelly
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Henry Galloway
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerold Wells best known for?
Jerold Wells is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984), Time Bandits (1981), Cribb (1980), Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978).
When and where was Jerold Wells born?
Jerold Wells was born on August 8, 1908 in Wallington, Hampshire, England. They passed away on July 19, 1999.
How many credits does Jerold Wells have?
Jerold Wells has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1986.
What is Jerold Wells's background in cinema and television?
Jerold Wells was an English actor. He was born on August 8, 1908, in Wallington, Hampshire. Wells primarily appeared in British comedies. He had a career in television, featuring in The Two Ronnies, The Old Curiosity Shop, and The Benny Hill Show. He also appeared in films such as Time Bandits and Jabberwocky. In Jabbe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cribb (1980) as Manservant — aged about 71
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Policeman — aged about 57
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Phelps — aged about 62
- Catweazle (1970) as Publican — aged about 61
- Softly, Softly (1966) — aged about 57
- Tread Softly Stranger (1958) as Constable at Racecourse — aged about 49
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