Terence Harvey
Biography
Terence John Humes (born October 1 1944 in the United Kingdom, died 7 September 2017 at age 72), was a British actor who worked primarily in television. He performed under the professional name Terence Harvey. Over his career he accumulated sixty‑five credited roles, appearing in a range of British series and films. Notable television work includes appearances in the soap opera Hollyoaks, the period drama Mr. Selfridge, the crime series Hustle, and the historical drama Downton Abbey. His film credits feature parts in From Hell, Johnny English, The White Countess, The Damned United and the television film The Execution of Gary Glitter, in which he played the prosecution counsel.
Career overview
Terence John Humes, known professionally as Terence Harvey, was a British actor whose career spanned several decades of television and film work. Born in the United Kingdom in October 1944, he entered the industry under the name Terence Harvey and accumulated a substantial body of work, with 65 credited performances recorded in major databases. His screen appearances covered a range of genres, from period drama to contemporary comedy, reflecting a versatile character‑actor profile.
Harvey’s television roles included parts in long‑running series such as the soap opera Hollyoaks, the period drama Mr. Selfridge, the heist series Hustle, and the acclaimed historical drama Downton Abbey. He also featured in the sports biopic The Damned United. In film, he was seen in the crime thriller From Hell, the spy‑comedy Johnny English, and the wartime romance The White Countess. Among his notable performances was the role of prosecution counsel in the television drama The Execution of Gary Glitter. Harvey continued to work steadily until his death on 7 September 2017, aged 72, leaving a legacy of diverse supporting roles across British television and cinema.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Viceroy's House (2017) as Sir Fred Burrows
- How To Be a Villain (2015) as Supervillain
- I Give It a Year (2013) as Alec
- It's Kevin (2013) as Various
- SOS: The Titanic Inquiry (2012) as Robertson Dunlop
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Jarvis
- Accused (2010) as Judge
- Mr. Nice (2010) as Old Bailey Judge
- Mo (2010) as Mr Campbell-Grey
- The Damned United (2009) as FA Committee Chairman
- The Execution of Gary Glitter (2009) as Prosecution Counsel
- Rosamunde Pilcher's Four Seasons (2008) as Mr. Spalding
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Ted Black
- Basic Instinct 2 (2006) as Henry Rose
- New Street Law (2006) as Arnold Wilson
- The White Countess (2005) as Walters
- If Only (2004) as Trahern
- The Courtroom (2004)
- The Alan Clark Diaries (2004) as Charles Powell
- Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003) as Gustav von Kahr
- Johnny English (2003) as Official at Funeral
- Me & Mrs. Jones (2003) as Hugh Bateman
- The Royal (2003) as Anthony
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Consultant
- A Good Thief (2002) as Ivor Thackery
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Philip White
- From Hell (2001) as Ben Kidney
- The Discovery of Heaven (2001) as Party Chief
- Bad Girls (1999) as Derek
- City Central (1998)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Archie Townsend
- The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) as Herr Schuster
- Melissa (1997) as Award's Presenter
- Mr White Goes To Westminster (1997)
- Secrets & Lies (1996) as First Bride's Father
- The Bill: Target (1996) as Commander Voss
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Jock Armstrong
- Crown Prosecutor (1995) as Jeremy Courtney
- Milner (1994) as Charles Snaith
- Peak Practice (1993) as Ted Beaumont
- Heartbeat (1992) as Norman Walters
- Prime Suspect (1991) as John Kennington
- The Chief (1990) as Norman Ames
- El C.I.D. (1990) as Hagen
- The Paper Man (1990) as Sir Robert Paul
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Lavington
- The Phantom of the Opera (1989) as Insp. Hawkins
- Jumping The Queue (1989) as Piers
- The Storyteller (1988) as Grovelhog (voice)
- Across the Lake (1988) as Frank Muller
- The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog (1988) as The Grovelhog (Voice)
- The Marksman (1987) as Greerson
- Casualty (1986) as Peter Hart
- Boon (1986)
- The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986) as Dentist
- Sky Bandits (1986) as Canning
- The Detective (1985) as Sir Henry Blankenall MP
- The Bill (1984)
- Miracles Take Longer (1984) as David Lewis
- Winter Flight (1984) as Satco
- Widows (1983) as Ch. Ins. Saunders
- Widows (1983) as Chief Insp. Saunders
- Widows (1983) as Chief Inspec. Saunders
- Number 10 (1983) as Winston Churchill
- Bergerac (1981) as Cresswell
- Minder (1979) as Auctioneer
- Coronation Street (1960) as John Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terence Harvey best known for?
Terence Harvey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Give It a Year (2013), Downton Abbey (2010), Accused (2010), The Damned United (2009).
When and where was Terence Harvey born?
Terence Harvey was born on October 1, 1944 in United Kingdom. They passed away on September 7, 2017.
How many credits does Terence Harvey have?
Terence Harvey has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2017.
What is Terence Harvey's background in cinema and television?
Terence John Humes (born October 1 1944 in the United Kingdom, died 7 September 2017 at age 72), was a British actor who worked primarily in television. He performed under the professional name Terence Harvey. Over his career he accumulated sixty‑five credited roles, appearing in a range of British series and films. No...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Lavington — aged about 44
- The Storyteller (1988) as Grovelhog (voice) — aged about 43
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Jarvis — aged about 65
- Accused (2010) as Judge — aged about 65
- Prime Suspect (1991) as John Kennington — aged about 46
- Bad Girls (1999) as Derek — aged about 54
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