John Horsley
Acting Born Jul 21, 1920 Died Jan 12, 2014 Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK 138 credits
Biography
John Horsley was a male actor born on July 21, 1920, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. He appeared in 134 known credits. Horsley passed away on January 12, 2014, at the age of 93. He is known for his work in various film and television projects, including You Rang, M'Lord?, Ben-Hur, and The Duchess of Duke Street.
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Career overview
John Horsley was a male actor with a career spanning 134 credits. He was born on July 21, 1920, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. Horsley's acting credits include a variety of film and television projects.
Some of the notable projects that John Horsley was involved in include You Rang, M'Lord?, Ben-Hur, and The Duchess of Duke Street. These projects demonstrate his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a range of roles in different genres.
John Horsley passed away on January 12, 2014, at the age of 93. Throughout his career, he established himself as a talented and experienced actor, with a wide range of credits to his name.
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Rebecca
The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
Kavanagh Q.C.
Stanley's Dragon
Harry
You Rang, M'Lord?You Rang, M'Lord?Perfect Scoundrels
Agatha Christie's PoirotCampionHere Is the News
The Woman He LovedWife Begins at 40
The Fourth ProtocolMiss Marple: NemesisMy Husband and I
LovejoyUnnatural CausesHot MetalLadies' NightThe Cold War Killers
Dempsey and MakepeaceHome to RoostThe Doctor and the DevilsAffairs of the HeartDeceptions
Robin of SherwoodThe Box of Delights
The Fall and Rise of Reginald PerrinSecretsThe Forgotten Voyage: The Story of Alfred Russel Wallace
The Funny Side of Christmas
P.Q. 17
Hi-de-Hi!Lady KillersOh Happy Band!
Tales of the UnexpectedTerry and JuneLove Among the Artists
StrangersLeave it to CharlieEdward and Mrs Simpson
The ProfessionalsThe Professionals
RentaghostThe Duchess of Duke StreetClayhangerThe Fall and Rise of Reginald PerrinEngland, Summer, Sunday
Rumpole of the BaileyThe Floater
Schmoedipus
Last of the Summer WineCentre Play
Crown CourtCrown CourtNew Scotland YardThe AdventurerCountry Matters
Upstairs, DownstairsBudgie
The Right ProspectusThe Italian Table
The Main ChanceCounterstrikeHappy Ever AfterThe Limbo Line
The Champions
ITV Playhouse
Second Childhood
Full Filmography
138 titles- Rebecca (1997) as Frith
- The Legacy of Reginald Perrin (1996)
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Judge Garton
- Stanley's Dragon (1994) as Mr Little
- Harry (1993) as Mr Moser
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) as Ralph Shawcross
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) as Sir Ralph Shawcross
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Sir Joshua Backhouse
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Tressilian
- Campion (1989) as Colonel Gyrth
- Here Is the News (1989) as Proprietor
- The Woman He Loved (1988) as Justice Sir John Hawke
- Wife Begins at 40 (1988)
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) as Sir Anthony Plumb
- Miss Marple: Nemesis (1987) as Professor Wanstead
- My Husband and I (1987) as Mr Mundy
- Lovejoy (1986) as Farley
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Summerland
- Hot Metal (1986) as Father Teasdale
- Ladies' Night (1986) as Summerland
- The Cold War Killers (1986) as Sir Alec Russell
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Judge Lionel Hackett
- Home to Roost (1985) as Sir John
- The Doctor and the Devils (1985) as Dr Mackendrick
- Affairs of the Heart (1985) as Mr. St. James
- Deceptions (1985) as Vicar
- Mr. and Mrs. Edgehill (1985) as Sir Mostyn Llewellyn
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as Abbot of Thornton Abbey
- The Box of Delights (1984) as Bishop of Tatchester
- The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1983) as Doc Morrissey
- Secrets (1983) as Dr. Jefferies
- The Forgotten Voyage: The Story of Alfred Russel Wallace (1983) as Sir Charles Lyell
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Doc Morrissey
- P.Q. 17 (1981) as Admiral Nicholas
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) as Clive
- Lady Killers (1980) as Mr. Justice Rigby Swift
- Oh Happy Band! (1980)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Giles Rowley
- Terry and June (1979) as Mr Smith
- Love Among the Artists (1979) as Mr. Brailsford
- Strangers (1978) as The Professor
- Leave it to Charlie (1978) as Mr. ffolliott
- Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978) as Norman Birkett K.C.
- The Professionals (1977) as Headmaster
- The Professionals (1977) as Mitchell
- Rentaghost (1976) as Earl Perivale
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Sir James Rosslyn
- Clayhanger (1976) as Osmond Orgreave
- The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976) as Doc Morrissey
- England, Summer, Sunday (1976) as Colonel
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Lord Plunger Plumpton
- The Floater (1975) as Judge
- Schmoedipus (1974) as Ronnie
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Vicar
- Centre Play (1973) as Colonel
- Crown Court (1972) as Mr. Justice Mowbray
- Crown Court (1972) as The Hon. Mr. Justice Mowbray
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Sir James Goodenough
- The Adventurer (1972) as John Burdett
- Country Matters (1972) as Judge
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) as Sir Hugh Russell
- The Sullens Sisters (1972) as Judge
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Jack Challen
- Budgie (1971) as Leslie
- The Right Prospectus (1970) as 1st Headmaster
- The Italian Table (1970) as Sir Andrew Charles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Magistrate
- Counterstrike (1969) as Chairman
- Happy Ever After (1969) as Ogilvie
- The Limbo Line (1969)
- The Champions (1968) as Chairman
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Doctor
- Second Childhood (1966) as Tom Dennistoun
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Supt. Hopkinson
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Tom Dennistoun
- A Man Called Harry Brent (1965) as Reg Bryer
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Hugo
- Detective (1964) as Superintendent Bell
- Redcap (1964) as Major Coulter
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Co-pilot
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Percy Roberts
- Return to Sender (1963) as Supt. Gilchrist
- Out of This World (1962) as Morley
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Nelson
- Jigsaw (1962) as Supt. Ramsey (uncredited)
- Serena (1962) as Mr. Fisher
- Night of the Prowler (1962) as Det. Insp. Cameron
- The Avengers (1961) as Dr. Grant
- The Secret Ways (1961) as Jon Brainbridge
- The Sinister Man (1961) as Pathologist
- Seven Keys (1961) as Police Sergeant
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Captain - 'Sheffield'
- A Touch of Larceny (1960) as 1st Editor (uncredited)
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Spintho (uncredited)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Montell
- Operation Amsterdam (1959) as Commander Bowerman
- Wrong Number (1959) as Supt. Blake
- Dunkirk (1958) as Padre
- Stormy Crossing (1958) as Inspector Parry
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Doctor attending Gino
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Alan Peters
- Stranger in Town (1957) as Inspector Powell
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Athelred
- The Weapon (1956) as Johnson
- Breakaway (1956) as Michael Matlock
- Bond of Fear (1956) as Motor Cycle Policeman
- Circus Friends (1956) as Bert Marlow
- Peril for the Guy (1956) as Fireman
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Guy Quentin
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Bligh Denton
- Above Us the Waves (1955) as Lt. Anderson
- Barbados Quest (1955) as Det. Insp. Taylor
- Little Red Monkey (1955) as Det. Sgt. Gibson
- They Can't Hang Me (1955) as Assistant Commissioner
- A Time to Kill (1955) as Peter Hastings
- Night People (1954) as Lt. Col. Stanways
- Mad About Men (1954) as Sports Organiser (uncredited)
- Father Brown (1954) as Inspector Wilkins
- Impulse (1954) as police officer
- Forbidden Cargo (1954) as Customs Officer
- Double Exposure (1954) as Lamport
- Meet Mr. Malcolm (1954) as Tony Barlow
- Delayed Action (1954) as Worsley
- Sailor of the King (1953) as Commander John Willis
- Personal Affair (1953) as Parson (uncredited)
- The Long Memory (1953) as Bletchley
- Time Bomb (1953) as Constable Charles Baron
- Wheel of Fate (1953) as Detective Sergeant Simpson
- Recoil (1953) as Inspector Trubridge
- The Runaway Bus (1953) as Inspector Henley
- Deadly Nightshade (1953) as Inspector Clements
- The Big Frame (1952) as Brown
- The Frightened Man (1952) as Harry Armstrong
- Encore (1951) as Joe, Mate
- Appointment with Venus (1951) as Naval Officer Kent
- The Quiet Woman (1951) as Dick Bromley
- Blackmailed (1951) as Maggie's Doctor
- Highly Dangerous (1950) as Customs Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Horsley best known for?
John Horsley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghoul School (1990), Kavanagh Q.C. (1995), Harry (1993), The Old Gun (1975).
When and where was John Horsley born?
John Horsley was born on July 21, 1920 in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. They passed away on January 12, 2014.
How many credits does John Horsley have?
John Horsley has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1997.
What is John Horsley's background in cinema and television?
John Horsley was a male actor born on July 21, 1920, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. He appeared in 134 known credits. Horsley passed away on January 12, 2014, at the age of 93. He is known for his work in various film and television projects, including You Rang, M'Lord?, Ben-Hur, and The Duchess of Duke Stree...
John Horsley by the numbers
138credits
74films
64TV series
1950–1997active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Magistrate — aged about 48
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Tressilian — aged about 68
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Percy Roberts — aged about 42
- The Box of Delights (1984) as Bishop of Tatchester — aged about 63
- Leave it to Charlie (1978) as Mr. ffolliott — aged about 57
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Sir James Rosslyn — aged about 55
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