Kenneth Cope
Biography
Kenneth Charles Cope was an English actor and screenwriter born in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. He was known for his television and film work, with notable roles including Marty Hopkirk in the crime series Randall and Hopkirk, Jed Stone in Coronation Street, and Ray Hilton in Brookside. His credits also included appearances in Doctor Who, Rumpole of the Bailey, and the film Podfukáři. Earlier in his life, as a young man, he performed in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the Liverpool theatre. During his career, he accumulated numerous acting credits. He was born on April 14, 1931, and passed away in September 2024 at the age of 93.
Career overview
Kenneth Charles Cope was an English actor and screenwriter who was born in Liverpool, England, on April 14, 1931. As a young man, he performed in the play The Merchant of Venice at the Liverpool Theatre at the age of 19. During his extensive career in film and television, he accumulated 88 known acting credits.
Among his most widely recognized television work was his role as the title character Marty Hopkirk in the crime series Randall and Hopkirk. He was also well known for playing the characters Jed Stone in Coronation Street and Ray Hilton in Brookside. Throughout his television and film career, he appeared in numerous productions, including the films Podfukáři, Doctor Who, and Rumpole of the Bailey.
Cope remained active in the entertainment industry over the decades, establishing himself as a notable British actor and screenwriter. He passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 93. His contributions to television and film left behind a substantial body of work that is documented across international film and database archives.
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102 titles- Ghosts in the Machine (2009) as Himself
- Hustle (2004) as Colin
- The Royal (2003) as Albert Trent
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Neville Harding
- On Location: The Carry Ons (2001) as Vic Spanner (archive footage) (uncredited)
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Cyril Carter (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Maurice Fitzalan
- Out of the Blue (1995) as Mr Flood
- 99-1 (1994) as Ordell
- Captives (1994) as Dr Hockley
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) as Landlord
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Charlie Fairclough
- Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder (1987) as Jackie Afflick
- Truckers (1987) as Stubs
- Casualty (1986) as Archie Higgs
- Casualty (1986) as Les Hocknall
- Lovejoy (1986) as John Ikin
- City Lights (1986) as Dicky Rainbow
- Brookside (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) as Ted Swinton
- Levkas Man (1981) as Bert
- Doctor Who: Warriors' Gate (1981) as Packard
- Juliet Bravo (1980) as Freddie Cooper
- George & Mildred (1980) as Harvey
- Minder (1979) as Scooter
- Minder (1979) as Albert Stubbs
- Minder (1979) as Phelan
- Shelley (1979)
- Strangers (1978) as DCS Miller
- The Vanishing Army (1978) as Drill Sergeant
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Drill Sergeant
- A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977) Writer
- The Sound of Laughter (1977) Writer
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Cyril Carter / Vic Spanner (archive footage)
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Norman
- Striker (1975) Writer
- Striker (1975) Creator
- Juggernaut (1974) as Bridgeman
- Love Affair (1974) as Roach
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Lance
- Vinegar Trip (1973) Writer
- Crown Court (1972) as Dennis Wainwright
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Cyril Carter
- Rentadick (1972) as West
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) as Vic Spanner
- She'll Follow You Anywhere (1971) as Mike Carter
- Play for Today (1970) as Drill Sergeant
- Catweazle (1970) as Jack Victor
- A Touch of the Other (1970) as Delger
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969) as Marty Hopkirk
- The Desperados (1969) as Carlin
- We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh (1968) as Various
- Hammerhead (1968) as Motorcyclist
- For Amusement Only (1968) Writer
- A Twist of Sand (1968) as Flag Officer
- ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
- Night of the Big Heat (1967) as Tinker Mason
- Genghis Khan (1965) as Subodai
- Dateline Diamonds (1965) as Lester Benson
- Change Partners (1965) as Joe Trent
- Father Came Too! (1964) as Ron
- Doctor Who (1963) as Packard
- First Night (1963) as Johnny
- Tomorrow at Ten (1963) as Sergeant Grey
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Studio 4 (1962) as Bill Lane
- That Was The Week That Was (1962)
- The Damned (1962) as Sid
- Death Trap (1962) as Derek Maitland
- The Avengers (1961) as Tom Savage
- The Avengers (1961) as Gardiner
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Boyd
- The Unstoppable Man (1961) as Benny
- Coronation Street (1960) as Jed Stone
- The Criminal (1960) as Kelly
- Jungle Street (1960) as Johnny
- Kipps (1960)
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Lionel
- Naked Fury (1959) as Johnny
- The Lady is a Square (1959) as Derek
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Warren
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958)
- Dunkirk (1958) as Lieutenant Lumpkin
- Tank Force! (1958) as 2nd English Soldier
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957) as Mr. McNamara
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Juggler Dodds
- Whack-O! (1956) as F.D Price-Whittaker
- X: The Unknown (1956) as Pvt. Lansing
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Timothy Cox
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Alwyn the Squire
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Diccon
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Harold Tovey
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Doug Beale
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Barney Dugan
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Ned
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Banks
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Ron Sharp
- Impulse (1954) as uncredited
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Robert Nason
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Leading Telegraphist Marshall
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenneth Cope best known for?
Kenneth Cope is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Naked Island (1960), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), Waking the Dead (2001), Kavanagh Q.C. (1995).
When and where was Kenneth Cope born?
Kenneth Cope was born on April 14, 1931 in Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on September 12, 2024.
How many credits does Kenneth Cope have?
Kenneth Cope has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2009.
What is Kenneth Cope's background in cinema and television?
Kenneth Charles Cope was an English actor and screenwriter born in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. He was known for his television and film work, with notable roles including Marty Hopkirk in the crime series Randall and Hopkirk, Jed Stone in Coronation Street, and Ray Hilton in Brookside. His credits also included...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who (1963) as Packard — aged about 32
- The Avengers (1961) as Tom Savage — aged about 30
- The Avengers (1961) as Gardiner — aged about 30
- Hustle (2004) as Colin — aged about 73
- Shelley (1979) — aged about 48
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Charlie Fairclough — aged about 61
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