Marne Maitland
Biography
Marne Maitland was a distinctive character actor born in Calcutta on December 18, 1914, and educated at Magdalen College, Cambridge. His acting career was interrupted by six years of wartime service in the British Army, after which he joined the Old Vic Company and subsequently appeared on screen. Known for his hooked nose and furtive eyes, he frequently played sinister villains such as Arabic or Central Asian diamond smugglers, drug dealers, and black market racketeers. He also occasionally played roles on the right side of the law, including commissioner Govindaswami in La croisee des destins in 1956 and a cardinal in Les souliers de Saint-Pierre in 1968. Early in his career, he worked for Hammer Studios. He passed away on December 1, 1991, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Marne Maitland was a distinctive character actor born in Calcutta on December 18, 1914, and educated at Magdalen College, Cambridge. His acting career was interrupted by six years of wartime service in the British Army. Following his military service, he joined the Old Vic Company and subsequently transitioned to screen acting. With his hooked nose and furtive eyes, he frequently portrayed sinister villains, including an assortment of Arabic or Central Asian diamond smugglers, drug dealers, and black market racketeers.
Occasionally, Maitland played characters on the right side of the law, most notably appearing as commissioner Govindaswami in La croisee des destins in 1956 and as a cardinal in Les souliers de Saint-Pierre in 1968. Earlier in his career, he also worked for Hammer Studios.
Throughout his career, Maitland accumulated numerous credits in film and television. He passed away on December 1, 1991, at the age of 76.
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100 titles- The King's Whore (1990) as Conte Trevi
- Cellini: A Violent Life (1990) as Blind cardinal
- Appuntamento a Liverpool (1988) as Pilar
- And the Violins Stopped Playing (1988) as Sandu
- The Belly of an Architect (1987) as Battistino
- The Assisi Underground (1985) as Rabbi
- The Key to Rebecca (1985) as Gaafar
- I Am an ESP (1985)
- The Jewel in the Crown (1984) as Pandit Baba
- Pope John Paul II (1984) as Mountain Sacristan
- Memed My Hawk (1984) as Suleyman
- A Glass Full of Snow (1984) as Nullo
- The Scarlet and the Black (1983) as Papal Secretary
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) as Deputy Commissioner Lasorde
- Grog (1982)
- The Day Christ Died (1980) as Jacob
- The Black Stallion (1979) as Drake Captain
- Lovers and Liars (1979)
- Ashanti (1979) as Touareg Chief
- La promessa (1979) as Von Gunthen
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Kemal
- March or Die (1977) as Leon
- The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) as Lazar
- Street Law (1974) as Records Keeper (uncredited)
- Shaft in Africa (1973) as Col. Gonder
- Roma (1972) as Underground Guide
- Man of La Mancha (1972) as Captain of the Guard
- Department S (1969) as Turkish Caretaker
- Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) as Campeggio
- The Bushbaby (1969) as The Hadj
- All at Sea (1969) as Pierre
- The Champions (1968) as Minoes
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Edward Chardur
- The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) as Cardinal Rahamani
- Duffy (1968) as Abdul
- If Only the Trains Came (1968) as Mores
- Callan (1967)
- The Bobo (1967) as Luis Castillo
- Khartoum (1966) as Sheikh Osman
- The Reptile (1966) as The Malay
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Shaw
- Lord Jim (1965) as Elder
- The Fox and the Forest (1965) as Shaw
- The Return of Mr. Moto (1965) as Wasir Hussein
- It's Dark Outside (1964) as Chandra Bhutan
- First Men in the Moon (1964) as Dr. Tok, UN Space Agency (uncredited)
- Master Spy (1964) as Dr. Asafu
- Festival (1963) as Don Gregario Obregon
- Festival (1963) as Cardinal Inquisitor
- Cleopatra (1963) as Euphranor
- Espionage (1963) as Bishara
- Sammy Going South (1963) as Hassan
- The Saint (1962) as The Guru
- The Saint (1962) as Borota
- The Saint (1962) as Esteban
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Saladin
- The Phantom of the Opera (1962) as Xavier
- The Avengers (1961) as Becker
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Uluch Ali
- The Terror of the Tongs (1961) as The Beggar
- Middle Course (1961) as Renard
- Three on a Spree (1961) as Eastern Gentleman
- The Man Out There (1961) as Deputy Commander
- Maigret (1960)
- Danger Man (1960) as Sheik Ahmed
- Cone of Silence (1960) as Mr. Robinson
- Visa to Canton (1960) as Han Po
- Sands of the Desert (1960) as Advisor to Sheikh
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Bhandari
- International Detective (1959) as Inspector Rabat
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Mr. Mohammed
- The Stranglers of Bombay (1959) as Patel Shari
- Tiger Bay (1959) as Doctor
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Archipolagos
- Hazard (1959) as Guido
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Arab Proprietor
- The Camp on Blood Island (1958) as Captain Sakamura
- The Wind Cannot Read (1958) as Bahadur
- Man with a Gun (1958) as Max
- Interpol (1957) as Guido Martinelli
- Seven Thunders (1957) as Hassan (barstaff in the bordello)
- The Mark of the Hawk (1957) as Sandar Lai
- Windom's Way (1957) as Commissioner Belhedron
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Turk
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Thoreau
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Waiter
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Deputy Commander
- Bhowani Junction (1956) as Govindaswami
- The Dark Avenger (1955) as French Peasant (uncredited)
- John and Julie (1955) as Indian Prince
- Break in the Circle (1955) as The phony Kudnic
- Father Brown (1954) as Maharajah
- Svengali (1954) as Stage Manager
- Diplomatic Passport (1954) as Philip
- Saadia (1953) as Horse dealer
- Deadly Nightshade (1953) as Heinz
- The Dybbuk (1952) as Rabbi Samson
- Outcast of the Islands (1951) as Ships Mate
- Cairo Road (1950) as Gohari
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marne Maitland best known for?
Marne Maitland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Belly of an Architect (1987), One Million Years B.C. (1966), The Scarlet and the Black (1983), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982).
When and where was Marne Maitland born?
Marne Maitland was born on December 18, 1914 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. They passed away on December 1, 1991.
How many credits does Marne Maitland have?
Marne Maitland has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1990.
What is Marne Maitland's background in cinema and television?
Marne Maitland was a distinctive character actor born in Calcutta on December 18, 1914, and educated at Magdalen College, Cambridge. His acting career was interrupted by six years of wartime service in the British Army, after which he joined the Old Vic Company and subsequently appeared on screen. Known for his hooked ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Festival (1963) as Don Gregario Obregon — aged about 48
- Festival (1963) as Cardinal Inquisitor — aged about 48
- The Avengers (1961) as Becker — aged about 46
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Thoreau — aged about 41
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Waiter — aged about 41
- Danger Man (1960) as Sheik Ahmed — aged about 45
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