Terry-Thomas
Acting Born Jul 10, 1911 Died Jan 8, 1990 Finchley, London, England, UK 105 credits
Biography
Terry-Thomas was an English actor who was born in Finchley, London, England, United Kingdom. His birth date is listed as July 10, 1911, and he died on January 8, 1990, at the age of seventy-eight. He was also known by the alternative name Terry T. During his career, he accumulated one hundred two known credits in acting. He is famous for his comedic portrayals of disreputable members of the upper classes.
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Career overview
Terry-Thomas was an English actor born in Finchley, London, England, United Kingdom, on July 10, 1911, and he passed away on January 8, 1990, at the age of 78. He was also known by the name Terry T. Throughout his career, he was famous for his comedic portrayals of disreputable members of the upper classes.
In the database, Terry-Thomas is credited under acting with a known total of 102 credits. His work spans both movies and television shows, establishing a significant body of screen work that contributed to his reputation as a notable comedic performer.
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Career timeline
Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde
The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Fever of 40!
The Island of the Heads
The Hound of the BaskervillesKingdom Of Gifts
The Last Remake of Beau GesteThe Last Appointment!
Spanish FlyThe Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Side by Side
The Cherry Picker
Robin HoodThe HeroesThe Vault of HorrorI Love a Mystery
Dr. Phibes Rises AgainThe Special London Bridge SpecialThe Big Deal
The Persuaders!The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Atlantic Wall
Monte Carlo or Bust!Twelve Plus OneArthur? Arthur!2000 Years Later
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InDanger: DiabolikHow to Kill 400 DupontsHow Sweet It Is!It's Your Move
ArabellaThe Karate KillersA Guide for the Married ManThe Perils of PaulineJules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!Munster, Go Home!The Sandwich ManOur Man in MarrakeshThe Daydreamer
How to Murder Your WifeThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 MinutesStrange BedfellowsThe Wild AffairYou Must Be Joking
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Burke's LawBurke's LawBurke's LawThe Danny Kaye ShowIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Wonderful World of the Brothers GrimmOperation SnatchKill or Cure
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowHis and HersA Matter of WHOThe Bing Crosby Show
School for ScoundrelsMake Mine MinkLord Arthur Savile's Crime
I'm All Right JackCarlton-Browne of the F.O.Too Many Crooks
Happy Is the BrideTom Thumb
Lucky JimThe Naked TruthBlue Murder at St. Trinian'sBrothers in Law
Private's ProgressThe Green ManStrictly T-T
Full Filmography
105 titles- Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' (2013) as The Villain Ivan (archive footage)
- Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army (2013) as (archive footage)
- Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (1991) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Customs Captain
- Fever of 40! (1980) as Dr. Christopher
- The Island of the Heads (1979)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) as Dr. Mortimer
- Kingdom Of Gifts (1978) as The Bumbling Chancellor
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) as Governor
- The Last Appointment! (1977) as Archibald Sinclair Beachum
- Spanish Fly (1976) as Sir Percy de Courcy
- The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976) as Mr. Square
- Side by Side (1975) as Max Nugget
- The Cherry Picker (1974) as Appleby
- Robin Hood (1973) as Sir Hiss - A Snake (voice)
- The Heroes (1973) as Major John Cooper
- The Vault of Horror (1973) as Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
- I Love a Mystery (1973) as Gordon Elliott
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) as Lombardo
- The Special London Bridge Special (1972) as Bus Conductor Terry-Thomas
- The Big Deal (1972) as Pierre Le Compte
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Archibald Sinclair Beachum
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) as Dr. Longstreet
- Atlantic Wall (1970) as Commander Perry of British HQ
- Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969) as Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage
- Twelve Plus One (1969) as Albert
- Arthur? Arthur! (1969) as Clennery Tubbs
- 2000 Years Later (1969) as Goodwyn
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Danger: Diabolik (1968) as Minister of Interior / Minister of Finance
- How to Kill 400 Duponts (1968) as Commissario Green
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Gilbert Tilly
- It's Your Move (1968) as Jerome
- Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968) as Ladislaus
- Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) as H. William Homer
- The Old Campaigner (1968) as James Franklin-Jones ('FJ')
- Seven Times Seven (1968) as Police Inspector
- Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose (1968) as Self
- Arabella (1967) as Hotel manager
- The Karate Killers (1967) as Constabler
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) as Technical Adviser
- The Perils of Pauline (1967) as Sten Martin
- Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (1967) as Captain Sir Harry Washington-Smythe
- Top Crack (1967) as Charles
- Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) as Reginald Brook
- Munster, Go Home! (1966) as Freddie Munster
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Scout Master
- Our Man in Marrakesh (1966) as El Caid
- The Daydreamer (1966) as Brig. Zachary Zilch, the First Tailor (voice)
- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966) as Lord Aldric / James
- How to Murder Your Wife (1965) as Charles
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) as Sir Percy Ware-Armitage
- Strange Bedfellows (1965) as Assistant Mortician
- The Wild Affair (1965) as Godfrey Deane
- You Must Be Joking (1965) as Major Foskett
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Constable
- Burke's Law (1963) as Charlie Hill
- Burke's Law (1963) as Gideon Auerbach
- Burke's Law (1963) as Arthur Shelby
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as J. Algernon Hawthorne
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as Maurice Spender
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) as Ludwig (segment "The Singing Bone")
- Operation Snatch (1962) as Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg
- Kill or Cure (1962) as Capt. J. (Jeroboam) Barker-Rynde PI
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Guest Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- His and Hers (1961) as Reggie Blake
- A Matter of WHO (1961) as Archibald Bannister
- The Bing Crosby Show (1961) as Self
- Bachelor Flat (1961) as Professor Bruce Patterson
- School for Scoundrels (1960) as Raymond Delauney
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Major Albert Rayne
- Lord Arthur Savile's Crime (1960) as Lord Arthur Savile
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Major Hitchcock
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne
- Too Many Crooks (1959) as Billy Gordon
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) as Policeman
- Tom Thumb (1958) as Ivan
- Lucky Jim (1957) as Bertrand Welch
- The Naked Truth (1957) as Lord Henry Mayley
- Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) as Capt. Romney Carlton-Ricketts
- Brothers in Law (1957) as Alfred Green
- Private's Progress (1956) as Major Hitchcock
- The Green Man (1956) as Charles Boughtflower
- Strictly T-T (1956)
- The Liberace Show (1952)
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Self
- Melody Club (1949) as Freddy Forrester
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Date with a Dream (1948) as Terry
- Brass Monkey (1948) as Terry-Thomas
- Copy Book Please (1948) as Presenter
- Quiet Wedding (1941) as Extra (uncredited)
- For Freedom (1940) as News Reader
- Take a Chance (1937) as Extra at Race Meeting (uncredited)
- Things to Come (1936) as Man of the Future (uncredited)
- When Knights Were Bold (1936) as Soldier (uncredited)
- It's Love Again (1936) as Dancer (Extra) (uncredited)
- Cheer Up (1936) as Extra (uncredited)
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Man (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terry-Thomas best known for?
Terry-Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Robin Hood (1973), The Heroes (1973), The Vault of Horror (1973).
When and where was Terry-Thomas born?
Terry-Thomas was born on July 10, 1911 in Finchley, London, England, UK. They passed away on January 8, 1990.
How many credits does Terry-Thomas have?
Terry-Thomas has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 2015.
What is Terry-Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Terry-Thomas was an English actor who was born in Finchley, London, England, United Kingdom. His birth date is listed as July 10, 1911, and he died on January 8, 1990, at the age of seventy-eight. He was also known by the alternative name Terry T. During his career, he accumulated one hundred two known credits in actin...
Terry-Thomas by the numbers
105credits
89films
16TV series
1933–2015active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 51
- Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) as Reginald Brook — aged about 54
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Archibald Sinclair Beachum — aged about 59
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 50
- Robin Hood (1973) as Sir Hiss - A Snake (voice) — aged about 61
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Customs Captain — aged about 73
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