Terence Alexander
Biography
Terence Joseph Alexander was an English film and television actor born on March 11, 1923, in Islington, London, England. He is best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the British TV drama Bergerac. Alexander started acting in the theatre at the age of 16 and appeared on stage in Ring For Catty at the Lyric Theatre in London in 1956. He had 111 known credits and was also known as Terence Jose. Alexander died on May 28, 2009, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Terence Alexander was an English film and television actor. He started acting in the theatre at the age of 16 and appeared on stage in Ring For Catty at the Lyric Theatre in London in 1956. Alexander is best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the British TV drama Bergerac.
During his career, Alexander had 111 known credits. He appeared in various television shows, including the detective series Bergerac, for which he is probably best remembered. Alexander also worked on other notable projects, such as Doctor Who, The Pallisers, and The Persuaders.
Terence Alexander's acting career spanned multiple decades, with his early life and education taking place in London, Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. He was educated at Ratcliffe College and Norwood College, before serving in the British Army during World War II. After the war, Alexander pursued his acting career, eventually becoming a recognizable figure in British television, particularly for his role in Bergerac, which originally ran for nine series on BBC1.
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121 titles- The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby (1996)
- The Detectives (1993) as Charlie Hungerford
- Who Shot Alan B'Stard? (1990) as Sir Greville McDonald
- That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse (1990) as Rev. Reginald Hobhouse
- The New Statesman (1987) as Sir Greville McDonald
- The New Statesman (1987) as Sir Greville
- The Laughing Prisoner (1987) as Head of Channel 4
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Jeremy
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Commander Duffield
- Time for Murder (1985) as Harry Scott-Forbes
- Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani (1985) as Lord Ravensworth
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Hammond
- Lace (1984) as Sir Douglas
- Frankenstein (1984) as Alphonse Frankenstein
- The Corvini Inheritance (1984) as Hammond
- Bergerac (1981) as Hungerford
- Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery (1981) as George Lomax
- Our Family Business (1981) as Neils
- That Beryl Marston...! (1981) as Edith Marshall
- Just Liz (1980)
- The Boy Who Never Was (1980) as Major
- Terry and June (1979) as Malcolm Lawrence
- Terry and June (1979) as Malcolm
- Ike (1979) as Gen. Arthur Tedder
- Ike (1979) as Gen. Arthur Tedder
- Churchill and the Generals (1979) as Gen. Sir Harold Alexander
- Rosie (1977)
- The Upchat Line (1977) as Sir James Rothwell
- The New Avengers (1976) as Manderson
- Dawson's Weekly (1975)
- Playhouse (1974) as Sir Arnold Latimer
- The Pallisers (1974) as Lord George
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Norman Henderson
- Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974)
- The Internecine Project (1974) as Business tycoon
- Claudine (1974) as Teddy (uncredited)
- Mission: Monte Carlo (1974) as Crane (archive footage)
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Lloyd
- Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (1973) as Robert Fentiman
- The Vault of Horror (1973) as Fenton Breedley (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
- Pebble Mill at One (1972)
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Matthew Crane
- Waterloo (1970) as Lord Uxbridge
- Menace (1970) as Gerald Foster
- Codename (1970) as Thorens
- Ben Travers Farces (1970) as Charlie
- A Room in Town (1970) as Frank
- All the Way Up (1970) as Bob Chickman
- Paul Temple (1969)
- What's Good for the Goose (1969) as Frisby
- Run a Crooked Mile (1969) as Peter Martin
- The Champions (1968) as Douglas Trennick
- Please Sir! (1968) as Mr. Kelp
- Nicholas Nickleby (1968) as Sir Mulberry Hawk
- Only When I Larf (1968) as Gee Gee Gray
- The Sex Game (1968) as Gerry Watkin
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Gerard
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as Montague 'Monty' Dartie
- The Long Duel (1967) as Major
- The Spare Tyres (1967) as Dennis Colville
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Paul Paragon
- The Wednesday Thriller (1965) as Mr Vincent
- The Intelligence Men (1965) as Reed
- Detective (1964)
- All in Good Time (1964) as Elton
- Doctor Who (1963) as Lord Ravensworth
- Harry's Girls (1963)
- The Mind Benders (1963) as Rowing Coach (uncredited)
- Bitter Harvest (1963) as Andy
- On the Beat (1962) as Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher
- The Fast Lady (1962) as Policeman on Motorcycle
- She Always Gets Their Man (1962) as Bob Conley
- The Avengers (1961) as Ponsonby
- The Avengers (1961) as 'Piggy' Warren
- The Avengers (1961) as Bromfield
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Charlie Prince
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Philip Hopwood
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Trevor Trelawney
- Man at the Carlton Tower (1961) as Johnny Time
- The Gentle Terror (1961) as David
- Maigret (1960)
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) as Rupert
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Defending Counsel
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Edgar Wallace Mysteries (1959) as Johnny Time
- Garry Halliday (1959)
- Breakout (1959) as Farrow
- The Doctor's Dilemma (1959) as Mr. Lanchester
- Danger Within (1959) as Lt. Gibbs
- Don't Panic Chaps (1959) as Lieutenant Babbington
- The Price of Silence (1959) as John Braine
- The Square Peg (1958) as Captain Wharton
- Death Was a Passenger (1958) as Young Man
- The One That Got Away (1957) as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
- The Five Ports (1957) as Self - Commentator
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Frank
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Frank Garland
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ronnie Devenish
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Anthony Lissenden
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Starkey
- Who Done It? (1956) as Radio Show Official (uncredited)
- Lilli Palmer Theatre (1955) as Flying Control Officer
- Portrait of Alison (1955) as Fenby
- The Monkey's Paw (1954) as Herbert
- Dangerous Cargo (1954) as Harry
- The Eternal Question (1954) as Ranald's Assistant
- Number Three (1953) as Maurice Crampton
- Park Plaza 605 (1953) as Hotel Manager
- The Runaway Bus (1953) as Pilot Peter Jones
- The Gentle Gunman (1952) as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
- Top Secret (1952) as 2nd M.V.D.
- A Tale of Five Cities (1951) as Barman
- Death Is a Number (1951) as Alan Robert
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Percy Courtney
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Tom Williams
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Maurice Crampton
- The Elusive Pimpernel (1950) as Duke of Dorset
- The Woman with No Name (1950) as 2nd Sapper officer
- Comin' Thro the Rye (1947) as Robert Burns
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terence Alexander best known for?
Terence Alexander is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Detectives (1993), The New Statesman (1987), The New Statesman (1987), Worlds Beyond (1986).
When and where was Terence Alexander born?
Terence Alexander was born on March 11, 1923 in Islington, London, England. They passed away on May 28, 2009.
How many credits does Terence Alexander have?
Terence Alexander has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1996.
What is Terence Alexander's background in cinema and television?
Terence Joseph Alexander was an English film and television actor born on March 11, 1923, in Islington, London, England. He is best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the British TV drama Bergerac. Alexander started acting in the theatre at the age of 16 and appeared on stage in Ring For Catty at the Lyric The...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as Montague 'Monty' Dartie — aged about 44
- Doctor Who (1963) as Lord Ravensworth — aged about 40
- The Avengers (1961) as Ponsonby — aged about 38
- The Avengers (1961) as 'Piggy' Warren — aged about 38
- The Avengers (1961) as Bromfield — aged about 38
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Matthew Crane — aged about 48
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