Robert Lang
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1934 in Bristol, England, UK
- Died
- November 6, 2004
- Active Years
- 1956–2005 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 125 credits in database
Biography
Robert Lang was a British actor of stage and screen. He was born in Bristol, England, on September 24, 1934. Lang was educated at Fairfield Grammar School and St Simon's Church School. He is known for his work in Four Weddings and a Funeral, released in 1994, and the 1977-1978 BBC TV series 1990. Lang was married to actress Ann Bell. He passed away on November 6, 2004, at the age of 70. Lang's acting credits include numerous film and television appearances, totaling 115 known credits.
Career overview
Robert Lang was a British actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his work in the 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral. Lang also appeared in the 1977-1978 BBC TV series 1990. Throughout his career, he accumulated 115 known credits.
Lang's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including stage and screen. He was active in the entertainment industry, although specific details about his roles and performances are not provided. Lang's work in Four Weddings and a Funeral is notable, but the extent of his involvement in this project is not specified.
Lang's personal life is also mentioned, as he was married to actress Ann Bell. However, the specifics of their relationship and any other personal details are not available. Lang's birthdate is recorded as September 24, 1934, and he passed away on November 6, 2004, at the age of 70.
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Full Filmography
125 titles- Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005) as Mr. Osborne
- Looking for Victoria (2003) as Lord Halifax
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Swithin
- Room to Rent (2001) as Mark's Father
- Trust (2000) as Nathan Anderson
- Nancherrow (1999)
- Nancherrow (1999) as Jerry Pinch
- Mosley (1998) as Lord Curzon
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Woody Pope
- Wilde (1997) as C.O. Humphreys
- The Jasper Carrott Trial (1997)
- Some Mother's Son (1996) as Government Minister
- Rasputin (1996) as Protopopov
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Lord Hibbott - Wedding Two
- Under the Hammer (1994) as Lord Holloway
- The Return of the Borrowers (1993) as Mr. Platter
- The Trial (1993) as K's Uncle
- Genghis Cohn (1993) as Police Chief
- Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1993)
- Heartbeat (1992) as Colonel Barber
- The Borrowers (1992) as Mr. Platter
- Anglo Saxon Attitudes (1992) as Professor Chun
- The Old Boy Network (1992)
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Captain Broadbent
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Frank Lindo
- Devices and Desires (1991) as Jonah the Tramp
- Parnell & the Englishwoman (1991) as Mr. Gladstone
- Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990) as Detective Superintendant Ibison
- Campion (1989) as John Barnabas
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) as King Miraz
- The Dog It Was That Died (1989) as Arion
- Confessional (1989) as Brigadier Charles Ferguson
- One Warm Line: The Legacy of Stan Rogers (1989) Writer
- One Warm Line: The Legacy of Stan Rogers (1989) Director
- Beyond The Pale (1989) as Strafe
- The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as King Miraz
- The Contract (1988) as Deputy Undersecretary
- A Gentleman's Club (1988)
- Hawks (1988) as Walter Bancroft
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Chief Superintendent Dewar
- Vanity Fair (1987) as Mr Osborne
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Strafe
- A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) as Lord Thickthorn
- Harem (1986) as Ambassador Grant
- Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) as Chorus
- Daylight Robbery (1986) as Bank Manager
- Screen Two (1985) as K's Uncle
- Theatre Night (1985) as Pastor
- Theatre Night (1985) as Pete
- Lady Windermere's Fan (1985) as Lord Augustus Lorton
- The Bill (1984)
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Det. Sergeant Wells
- Sharing Time (1984) as Nigel
- The Glory Boys (1984) as Fairclough
- The Sweet Scent of Death (1984) as Detective Sergeant Wells
- Shackleton (1983) as Major Darwin
- Runners (1983) as Wilkins
- King Lear (1983) as Albany
- The Brack Report (1982) as Harold Harlan
- West End Tales (1981) as Attorney General
- Braces High (1980) as Inspector Hammond
- Donkeys' Years (1980) as David Buckle
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Arthur
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) as Sharp
- The Medusa Touch (1978) as Pennington
- Last Wishes (1978) as Plunkett
- Jubilee 1977 (1977) as Wallace Jones
- Raffles (1977)
- 1990 (1977) as Herbert Skardon
- An Hour in the Life... (1977) as Wallace Jones: Chief Show Business Editor
- The New Avengers (1976) as Felix Kane
- Shout at the Devil (1976) as Captain Henry
- Rogue Male (1976) as Jessel
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Captain Rex Parkin
- The Stick Insect (1975) as Robert
- Churchill's People (1974) as Hugh Goodrest
- Dial M for Murder (1974) as Drew
- I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill (1974) as The Man
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as The Commodore
- Centre Play (1973) as Robert
- Thriller (1973) as The Man
- European Heritage (1973) as Narrator (voice)
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Jack Summers
- Night Watch (1973) as Appleby
- Edward G: Like the Filmstar (1973) as Edward Morris
- And No One Could Save Her (1973) as Beck
- Savage Messiah (1972) as Major Boyle
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Bernard Sutton
- The House That Dripped Blood (1971) as Psychiatrist (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Deathday (1971) as Adam Crosse
- The Bargain Hunters (1971) as Arthur Jones
- Play for Today (1970) as Edward Morris
- Menace (1970) as Michael Grant
- Son of Iron Horse (1970) as Narrator
- Twenty-Nine (1969) as Peter
- A Walk with Love and Death (1969) as Pilgrim Leader
- The Dance of Death (1969) as Kurt
- Adam-12 (1968) as The Suspect
- Interlude (1968) as Humphrey Turnbull
- Ironside (1967)
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Plunkett
- Callan (1967)
- Compensation Alice (1967) as Wilf
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Yefim
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Waiter
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Russell Blackborough
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Minister
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Adam Crosse
- Othello (1965) as Roderigo
- Catch Us If You Can (1965) as Whiting, Columnist
- Olivier Talks About Othello (1965) as (archive footage)
- The Cherry on the Top (1964) as Bill
- Uncle Vanya (1963) as Yefim
- West 11 (1963) as Football Supporter
- West 11 (1963) as Football Supporter (uncredited)
- The Secret Thread (1962) as Gus
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Sir Pierce of Exton
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Sheriff
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Lord Hastings
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Montjoy
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Cardinal of Winchester
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Bill Hemmings
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Harold Crombie
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Wilf
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Arthur Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Lang best known for?
Robert Lang is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005), The Forsyte Saga (2002), Room to Rent (2001), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was Robert Lang born?
Robert Lang was born on September 24, 1934 in Bristol, England, UK. They passed away on November 6, 2004.
How many credits does Robert Lang have?
Robert Lang has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2005.
What is Robert Lang's background in cinema and television?
Robert Lang was a British actor of stage and screen. He was born in Bristol, England, on September 24, 1934. Lang was educated at Fairfield Grammar School and St Simon's Church School. He is known for his work in Four Weddings and a Funeral, released in 1994, and the 1977-1978 BBC TV series 1990. Lang was married to ac...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Raffles (1977) — aged about 42
- A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) as Lord Thickthorn — aged about 51
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Swithin — aged about 67
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Captain Broadbent — aged about 56
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Chief Superintendent Dewar — aged about 52
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Woody Pope — aged about 62
Full filmography (125) Born on September 24 In memoriam 2004
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