☻
Sam Dastor
Acting Born Oct 2, 1941 Died Jun 5, 2026 Bombay, India 35 credits
Biography
Sam Dastor works in acting. Born October 2, 1941 in Bombay, India. Died June 5, 2026. Archytele tracks 35 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Advertisement
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Sam Dastor.
Career timeline
Prisoners in Space
Yes, Prime Minister
Banglatown Banquet
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Saint Paul
Spooks
The Alchemists
JinnahSuch a Long JourneyDare To Dream: The Making of Jinnah
The Heart SurgeonThe Heart Surgeon
A Touch of FrostBad Girl
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
Teams from Hell
Fortunes of War
Pope John Paul II
StoryboardThe Comedy of ErrorsInspector Ghote Moves In
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
ShoestringJulius Caesar
Blake's 7Hazell
I, Claudius
Space: 1999
Van der ValkThe EdwardiansMade
The People’s JackWould You Look at Them Smashing All Those Lovely Windows
ITV PlayhouseITV Playhouse
Full Filmography
35 titles- Prisoners in Space (2025) as Dr. Ed Spencer
- Yes, Prime Minister (2013) as Kumranistan Ambassador
- Banglatown Banquet (2006) as Tariq
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) as Hal Ashby
- Saint Paul (2003) as Self
- Spooks (2002) as Riyad Barzali
- The Alchemists (1999) as Ben Seligman
- Jinnah (1998) as Gandhi
- Such a Long Journey (1998) as Dinshawji
- Dare To Dream: The Making of Jinnah (1998) as Self
- The Heart Surgeon (1997) as V. J. Krishna
- The Heart Surgeon (1997) as V. J. Krishna
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Majendie
- Bad Girl (1992) as Dr Hawkesworth
- Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) as Alun
- Teams from Hell (1989)
- Fortunes of War (1987) as Dr Shafik
- Pope John Paul II (1984) as Józef Teitelbaum
- Storyboard (1983) as Inspector Ghote
- The Comedy of Errors (1983) as Angelo
- Inspector Ghote Moves In (1983) as Inspector Ghote
- Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981) as Dr. Longton
- Shoestring (1979) as Counsel
- Julius Caesar (1979) as Casca
- Blake's 7 (1978) as The Caliph
- Hazell (1978) as Attard
- I, Claudius (1976) as Cassius Chaerea
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Ed Spencer
- Van der Valk (1972) as Paul
- The Edwardians (1972) as George Edalji
- Made (1972) as Mahdav
- The People’s Jack (1970) as Lord Boggis
- Would You Look at Them Smashing All Those Lovely Windows (1970) as O'Brian, Johnny, Bennett, Sean O'Casey
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Lord Boggis
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as O'Briain
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Dastor best known for?
Sam Dastor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Betty White Show (1977), Spooks (2002), A Touch of Frost (1992), Fortunes of War (1987).
When and where was Sam Dastor born?
Sam Dastor was born on October 2, 1941 in Bombay, India. They passed away on June 5, 2026.
How many credits does Sam Dastor have?
Sam Dastor has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2025.
Sam Dastor by the numbers
35credits
18films
17TV series
1967–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- I, Claudius (1976) as Cassius Chaerea — aged about 34
- Spooks (2002) as Riyad Barzali — aged about 60
- Shoestring (1979) as Counsel — aged about 37
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Majendie — aged about 50
- Blake's 7 (1978) as The Caliph — aged about 36
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Ed Spencer — aged about 33
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Sam Dastor.