Ray Smith
Biography
Ray Smith was a Welsh actor born on May 1, 1936. He played Detective Superintendent Gordon Spikings in the television series Dempsey and Makepeace. Smith was the first actor to play Brother Cadfael for BBC radio. He also appeared in the 1975 BBC adaptation of How Green Was My Valley, where he played Dai Bando. His final role was in the TV adaptation of Kingsley Amis' novel, The Old Devils. Smith died at the age of 55 due to a massive heart attack. He posthumously received the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor.
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67 titles- The Old Devils (1992) as Charlie Norris
- The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987) as Margaine
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Spikings
- Shades of Darkness (1983) as Sylvester Brand
- Struggle (1983) as Sir Bert
- Bewitched (1983) as Sylvester Brand
- We'll Meet Again (1982) as Albert Mundy
- Masada (1981) as Lentius
- The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) as Aneurin Bevan
- Plays for Pleasure (1981) as Clive Lewis
- A Question of Guilt (1980) as Supt Foley
- The Atom Spies (1979) as Doctor Cockcroft
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as John Weston
- The Mill on the Floss (1978) as Mr Tulliver
- Mucking Out (1978) as Thomas Loftus
- The Sailor's Return (1978) as Fred Leake
- Target (1977) as MP Jack Sissons
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Harry
- 1990 (1977)
- The Mayor's Charity (1977) as Charlie Harris
- Bill Brand (1976) as Moores
- Rogue Male (1976) as Fisherman
- How Green Was My Valley (1975) as Dai Bando
- Madame Bovary (1975) as Homais
- Operation: Daybreak (1975) as Hájek
- The Hanged Man (1975) as Josef Milcjek
- The Next Voice You See (1975) as Ben Tamplin
- King Lear (1974) as Kent
- Thriller (1973) as Ben Tamplin
- Sam (1973) as George Barraclough
- Second City Firsts (1973) as Thomas Loftus
- Britannia: A Bridge (1973) as Narrator (Voice)
- Crown Court (1972)
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Arthur Clevedon, QC
- Colditz (1972) as Hans Hugenberg
- Country Matters (1972) as Mr Holland
- The Frighteners (1972) as The Guvnor
- Villains (1972) as Dave Swift
- The Mill (1972) as Holland
- Under Milk Wood (1972) as Mr Waldo
- Made (1972) as Policeman
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Chief prison officer
- Shadows of Fear (1970) as German
- The Main Chance (1969) as Joe Holroyd
- Plays of Today (1969) as Eric
- The Ladies: Doreen (1969) as Eric
- The Company of Five (1968) as Arthur Gifford
- The Company of Five (1968) as Mr Johnson
- The Company of Five (1968) as Charlie
- The Company of Five (1968) as Nino
- The Company of Five (1968) as Thomas Davies
- Stella (1968) as Man
- Shaggy Dog (1968) as Mr Johnson
- Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It (1968) as Stanley Maxwell
- ITV Playhouse (1967)
- Callan (1967)
- Half Hour Story (1967) as The Man
- Sanctuary (1967)
- The Informer (1966) as Receptionist / Bouncer
- The Informer (1966) as Anker
- Public Eye (1965) as DI Percy Firbank
- Ring Out an Alibi (1964) as Watty
- The Informers (1963) as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Tomorrow at Ten (1963) as Mr. Briggs
- Candidate for Murder (1962) as Chauffeur
- The Painted Smile (1962) as Glynn
- No Hiding Place (1959)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Smith best known for?
Ray Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dempsey and Makepeace (1985), Shades of Darkness (1983), We'll Meet Again (1982), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974).
When and where was Ray Smith born?
Ray Smith was born on May 1, 1936 in Trealaw, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. They passed away on December 15, 1991.
How many credits does Ray Smith have?
Ray Smith has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1992.
What is Ray Smith's background in cinema and television?
Ray Smith was a Welsh actor born on May 1, 1936. He played Detective Superintendent Gordon Spikings in the television series Dempsey and Makepeace. Smith was the first actor to play Brother Cadfael for BBC radio. He also appeared in the 1975 BBC adaptation of How Green Was My Valley, where he played Dai Bando. His fina...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Joe Holroyd — aged about 33
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as John Weston — aged about 42
- Public Eye (1965) as DI Percy Firbank — aged about 29
- Shades of Darkness (1983) as Sylvester Brand — aged about 47
- Colditz (1972) as Hans Hugenberg — aged about 36
- Villains (1972) as Dave Swift — aged about 36
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