Peter Bowles
Biography
Peter Bowles was an English screen and stage actor born on October 16, 1936, in London, England, UK. He gained prominence for his television dramas and sitcoms, including roles in Rumpole of the Bailey, Only When I Laugh, To the Manor Born, and The Irish R.M. He is best known for playing Richard DeVere in To the Manor Born, as well as Guthrie Featherstone in Rumpole of the Bailey and Archie Glover in Only When I Laugh. Bowles' acting career spanned multiple television dramadies and sitcoms, with a total of 111 known credits. He passed away on March 17, 2022, at the age of 85.
Career overview
Peter Bowles was an English television and stage actor. He gained prominence for his work in television dramas. He appeared in notable series such as Callan: A Magnum for Schneider and I, Claudius. Bowles is however, best remembered for his roles in sitcoms and television dramadies.
He is known for his performances in several popular television shows. These include Rumpole of the Bailey, Only When I Laugh, To the Manor Born, The Bounder, The Irish R.M., Lytton's Diary, Executive Stress and Perfect Scoundrels. Bowles' portrayal of Richard DeVere in To the Manor Born is particularly notable. He also played Guthrie Featherstone in Rumpole of the Bailey and Archie Glover in Only When...
Bowles' acting career spanned multiple genres and formats. He appeared in television dramas, sitcoms, and dramadies, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His work in these series helped establish him as a prominent figure in British television.
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124 titles- To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy (2024) as Self /Richard DeVere (archive footage)
- Off the Rails (2021) as Vicar
- Great in Britain: The Movie (2019) as Julian
- Together (2018)
- Victoria (2016) as Duke of Wellington
- Murder (2016) as Greville Cotterall
- Murder: Lost Weekend (2016) as Greville Cotterall
- Peterman (2015) as Old Boy
- Sean Connery: In His Own Words (2015) as Self
- Lilting (2014) as Alan
- Love's Kitchen (2011) as Max Templeton
- The Bank Job (2008) as Miles Urquhart
- Ballet Shoes (2008) as Sir Donald Houghton
- Freebird (2008) as The Chairman
- The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007) as Lionel Carson
- Jericho (2005) as Fleming
- Colour Me Kubrick (2005) as Cyril
- One of the Hollywood Ten (2002) as Jack Warner
- In Love and War (2001) as Melville
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
- Gangster No. 1 (2000) Executive Producer
- Little White Lies (1998) as Oliver
- The Steal (1995) as Lord Childwell
- Passport to Murder (1993) as Inspector Bullion
- Running Late (1992) as George Grant
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Guy Buchanan
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir Roderick Horsfield
- Screen One (1989) as George Grant
- Try This One for Size (1989) as Igor
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) as Lord Jack Carberry
- Executive Stress (1986)
- Lytton's Diary (1985) as Neville Lytton
- Lytton's Diary (1985) Idea
- Lytton's Diary (1985) Creator
- Talking Proper (1985) as Self
- Storyboard (1983) as Neville Lytton
- Storyboard (1983) Writer
- The Irish R.M. (1983) as Major Sinclair Yeates
- ITV Christmas Comedy (1983)
- The Bounder (1982) as Howard Booth
- Vice Versa (1981) as Paul Bultitude
- The Masqueraders (1980) as Mitchell
- Rumpole's Return (1980) as Guthrie Featherstone
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Major Haddock
- To the Manor Born (1979) as Richard DeVere
- Only When I Laugh (1979) as Archie Glover
- Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Prosecuting Counsel
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Prince Borodski
- Stigma (1977) as Peter
- The Disappearance (1977) as Jefferies
- A Roof Over My Head (1977)
- For the Love of Benji (1977) as Ronald
- I, Claudius (1976) as Caractacus
- The Crezz (1976) as Ken Green
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Balhor
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Guthrie Featherstone
- Survivors (1975) as David Grant
- Churchill's People (1974) as Thistlewood
- Rising Damp (1974) as Hilary
- Napoleon and Love (1974) as Captain Joachim Murat
- Good Girl (1974) as Colin Peale
- Thriller (1973) as Supt. Lucas
- The Legend of Hell House (1973) as Hanley
- The Offence (1973) as Detective Inspector Cameron
- Chéri (1973) as Patron
- A Thinking Man as Hero (1973) as Frank Cordroy
- Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Murder Must Advertise (1973) as Major Todd Milligan
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as Gerald Somerville
- The Protectors (1972) as Gregor Kofax
- Endless Night (1972) as Reuben
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972) as Freddie
- Shelley (1972) as Byron
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Mitchell
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Inspector Saunders
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Peter
- The Ten Commandments (1971) as Tommy Radd
- Eyewitness (1970) as Victor Grazzini
- Department S (1969) as Borowitsch
- The Main Chance (1969) as Roger Lamb
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Jack Campbell-Barnes
- W. Somerset Maugham (1969) as Robert Crosbie
- The Assassination Bureau (1969) as Jealous lover at 'La Belle Amie' (uncredited)
- Happy Ever After (1969) as Tony Bulstrode
- Happy Ever After (1969) as Michael
- Laughter in the Dark (1969) as Paul
- Taste of Excitement (1969) as Guardi
- The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) as Paymaster Capt. Duberly
- The Prisoner (1967) as 'A'
- Callan (1967)
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1967) as Harry Deacon
- A Magnum for Schneider (1967) as Toby Meres
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Razumikhin
- The Informer (1966) as Jack Hart
- Blow-Up (1966) as Ron
- Don't Utter a Note (1966) as Sgt. Howlett
- Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966) as Paris Singer
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Insp. Hounslow
- Public Eye (1965) as Croxley
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Policeman
- Three Hats for Lisa (1965) as Pepper
- Some Lapse of Time (1965) as Policeman
- Dead Man's Chest (1965) as Joe
- The Protectors (1964) as Dr Fothergill
- The Crunch (1964) as Captain Buckley
- Crane (1963) as Nikkolai Drax
- The Informers (1963) as Peter The Pole (uncredited)
- The Saint (1962) as Serge
- The Saint (1962) as Maurice Kerr
- The Avengers (1961) as Thyssen
- The Avengers (1961) as Ezdorf
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Capt. Buckley
- Danger Man (1960) as Gamal
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Edgar Wallace Mysteries (1959) as Joe
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Simpson
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Pete
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Morgan
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dermot Llewelyn
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Sgt. Howlett
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Toby Meres
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Melville
- I Am Not God But I Am Michelangelo Antonioni as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Bowles best known for?
Peter Bowles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Victoria (2016), The Bank Job (2008), Mean Streets (1973), Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000).
When and where was Peter Bowles born?
Peter Bowles was born on October 16, 1936 in London, England, UK. They passed away on March 17, 2022.
How many credits does Peter Bowles have?
Peter Bowles has accumulated over 124 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is Peter Bowles's background in cinema and television?
Peter Bowles was an English screen and stage actor born on October 16, 1936, in London, England, UK. He gained prominence for his television dramas and sitcoms, including roles in Rumpole of the Bailey, Only When I Laugh, To the Manor Born, and The Irish R.M. He is best known for playing Richard DeVere in To the Manor ...