Peter Copley
Acting Born May 20, 1915 Died Oct 7, 2008 Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK 132 credits
Biography
Peter Copley works in acting. Born May 20, 1915 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Died October 7, 2008. Archytele tracks 132 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Eugene Deckers
3 shared titles
Leo McKern
3 shared titles
Michael Gambon
2 shared titles
Geoffrey Palmer
2 shared titles
Keith Buckley
2 shared titles
Basil Dignam
2 shared titles
Michael Hordern
2 shared titles
Barry Foster
2 shared titles
Patrick Stewart
2 shared titles
Lynn Farleigh
2 shared titles
Career timeline
The Colour of Magic
Oliver TwistRiot at the Rite
The Last Detective
Wives and DaughtersJanice Beard 45 WPM
Jonathan Creek
CadfaelMonk's HoodThe Sanctuary SparrowOne Corpse Too ManyThe Leper of St. Giles
A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
One Foot in the Grave
Agatha Christie's Poirot
The Importance of Being Earnest
Empire of the SunThe Trial of Klaus BarbieNever Say Die
CasualtyCasualtyLovejoyArtists and ModelsKing of the Ghetto
Theatre Night
The BillThe Prisoner of ZendaAndrocles and the Lion
Witness for the Prosecution
The Chinese DetectiveUnited Kingdom
Little Lord FauntleroyRabbit Pie Day
Tales of the UnexpectedChurchill and the Generals
Anna KareninaThe FoundationThe Black Panther
The New AvengersBill BrandShout at the Devil
SurvivorsSkyHennessyDoctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
Father BrownFall of Eagles
Armchair 30The Dragon's OpponentGawain and the Green KnightBeyond Our Means
Crown CourtCrown CourtArthur of the BritonsThe Long ChaseThat's Your Funeral
JusticeYou're Only Young TwiceTaste of Evil
DoomwatchManhuntJane Eyre
Department SPaul TempleImperial PalaceThe Gold RobbersFrankenstein Must Be Destroyed
The ChampionsThe ExpertThe Shoes of the Fisherman
CallanHalf Hour StoryQuatermass and the PitThe Investigation
The InformerDon't Utter a NoteThe Devil's Eggshell
Full Filmography
132 titles- The Colour of Magic (2008) as Greyhald Spold
- Oliver Twist (2005) as Dining Hall Master
- Riot at the Rite (2005) as Patron
- The Last Detective (2003) as Colonel Colin Ingate
- Wives and Daughters (1999) as Robinson
- Janice Beard 45 WPM (1999) as Sean's Father
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Eric
- Cadfael (1994) as Abbot Heribert
- Monk's Hood (1994) as Abbot Heribert
- The Sanctuary Sparrow (1994) as Abbot Heribert
- One Corpse Too Many (1994) as Abbot Heribert
- The Leper of St. Giles (1994) as Abbot Heribert
- A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992) as Maitland
- One Foot in the Grave (1990)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Burgoyne
- The Importance of Being Earnest (1988) as Gribsby
- Empire of the Sun (1987) as British Prisoner
- The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987) as Frossard
- Never Say Die (1987)
- Casualty (1986) as Dan Woods
- Casualty (1986) as Hugh Phipps
- Lovejoy (1986) as Harold Richards
- Artists and Models (1986) as Savigny
- King of the Ghetto (1986) as Vicar
- King of the Ghetto (1986) as Vicar
- Theatre Night (1985) as Gribsby
- The Bill (1984)
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1984) as Marshal Strakencz
- Androcles and the Lion (1984) as Caesar
- Witness for the Prosecution (1982) as Dr. Harrison
- The Chinese Detective (1981)
- United Kingdom (1981) as Commissioner
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) as Reverend Muldaur
- Rabbit Pie Day (1980) as The Colonel
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Man at Railway Station
- Churchill and the Generals (1979) as Gen. Sir John Dill
- Anna Karenina (1977)
- The Foundation (1977) as Dr. Richard Montagu
- The Black Panther (1977)
- The New Avengers (1976) as Prof. Waterlow
- Bill Brand (1976) as Cedric Maddocks
- Shout at the Devil (1976) as Admiral Howe
- Survivors (1975) as Dr. Bronson
- Sky (1975)
- Hennessy (1975) as Home Secretary
- Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars (1975) as Dr. Warlock
- Father Brown (1974) as Reverend John Walters
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Bethmann-Hollweg
- Armchair 30 (1973) as Mr. Justice Hobbin
- The Dragon's Opponent (1973) as Dr. Gough
- Gawain and the Green Knight (1973) as Pilgrim
- Beyond Our Means (1973) as Dr. Charteris
- Crown Court (1972) as Sir Peter Cutforth
- Crown Court (1972) as His Honour Judge Edmonds
- Arthur of the Britons (1972)
- The Long Chase (1972) as Morrison
- That's Your Funeral (1972) as 1st Funeral Director
- What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972) as Dickson
- Justice (1971) as Wigmore
- You're Only Young Twice (1971)
- Taste of Evil (1971) as Mackinlay
- Doomwatch (1970) as Admiral Sir Richard Tranton
- Manhunt (1970) as Martin
- Jane Eyre (1970) as John
- Department S (1969) as The Auctioneer
- Paul Temple (1969)
- Imperial Palace (1969) as Emile Cousin
- The Gold Robbers (1969) as AC Farr
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) as Principal
- Mosquito Squadron (1969) as Mr. Scott
- Immortality Inc (1969) as Hull
- Tower of London: The Innocent (1969) as Archbishop
- Walk a Crooked Path (1969)
- All at Sea (1969) as Mr. Gordon
- The Champions (1968) as Antrobus
- The Expert (1968) as Hillard
- The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) as English Cardinal #1
- Callan (1967)
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Mr. Fergus
- Quatermass and the Pit (1967) as Howell
- The Investigation (1967) as Counsel for the Prosecution
- The Informer (1966) as Richard Edwards
- Don't Utter a Note (1966) as Vicar
- The Devil's Eggshell (1966) as The Home Secretary
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as The Home Inspector
- The Troubleshooters (1965) as MacLaren
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Charles Wilson
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Hull
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Mackinlay
- Knock on Any Door (1965) as Cedric Pritchard
- Help! (1965) as Jeweller
- The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) as Picture Owner
- Stranger in the Family (1965) as Charles Wilson
- The Man Who Came to Die (1965) as Dr. Clarkeson
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Seytfert, Counsel for the Prosecution
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Hector McKellar
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Gen. Friedrich Olbright
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Roger Gibbs
- Redcap (1964) as Colonel Matherson
- Thorndyke (1964) as Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke
- The Third Secret (1964) as Dr Leo Whitset
- King and Country (1964) as Colonel
- The July Plot (1964) as General Friedrich Olbright
- Doctor Who (1963) as Dr. Warlock
- The Saint (1962) as Don Morland
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Avengers (1961) as Henry Barker
- The Avengers (1961) as Sparshott
- Victim (1961) as Paul Mandrake
- Maigret (1960) as Xavier Marton
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Mystery in the Mine (1959)
- The Government Inspector (1958) as School Superintendent
- Rockets Galore (1958) as Scientist
- The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) as Actor in The Mystery of Hell Valley (uncredited)
- Time Without Pity (1957) as Prison Chaplain
- The Man Without a Body (1957) as Leslie
- Just My Luck (1957) as Mr. Gilbert Weaver
- The Film That Never Was (1957)
- The End Begins (1957) as Tom Jarrow
- Foreign Intrigue (1956) as Brown
- Peril for the Guy (1956) as Mr. Ritter
- Sherlock Holmes (1954)
- The Sword and the Rose (1953) as Sir Edwin Caskoden
- The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953) as His Excellency
- Saadia (1953) as Leader Mokhazenis
- The Card (1952) as P. Shillitoe (uncredited)
- The Hour of 13 (1952) as Cummings
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Harrison
- Golden Salamander (1950) as Aribi
- Farewell Again (1937) as Minor Role
- Tell Me If It Hurts (1934) as Waiter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Copley best known for?
Peter Copley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Colour of Magic (2008), Oliver Twist (2005), Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987), Pumpkin (2002).
When and where was Peter Copley born?
Peter Copley was born on May 20, 1915 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on October 7, 2008.
How many credits does Peter Copley have?
Peter Copley has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2008.
What is Peter Copley's background in cinema and television?
Peter Copley (20 May 1915 – 7 October 2008) was an English television, film and stage actor. Copley was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, son of the printmakers, John Copley and Ethel Gabain. After changing his mind about joining the Royal Navy, he studied at the Old Vic School and started out as a stage actor in 1932. ...
Peter Copley by the numbers
132credits
66films
66TV series
1934–2008active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Hillard — aged about 53
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Harrison — aged about 36
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Burgoyne — aged about 74
- Arthur of the Britons (1972) — aged about 57
- Survivors (1975) as Dr. Bronson — aged about 60
- Doctor Who (1963) as Dr. Warlock — aged about 48
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