Thomas Baptiste
Acting Born Mar 17, 1929 Died Dec 6, 2018 Georgetown, British Guiana 57 credits
Biography
Thomas Baptiste works in acting. Born March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. Died December 6, 2018. Archytele tracks 57 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Secret Laughter of Women
The Attendant
Black and White in Colour
AmaEscape From Kampala
Winners and Losers
The Play on One
Rockliffe's BabiesFirst Sight
Drums Along Balmoral Drive
EastEnders
Nairobi AffairKing
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
The Dogs of War
MinderThe Music Machine
Return of the SaintThe Wild GeeseThe Class Of Miss MacMichael
The Professionals
The FostersCountdown at Kusini
Born FreeHoneybaby, Honeybaby
Divorce His, Divorce HersShaft in AfricaGhost in the Noonday SunBlack Snake
Crown CourtCrown CourtIn the Beautiful Caribbean
Sunday Bloody SundayPal
Play for TodayPlay for Today
Two Gentlemen Sharing
ITV PlayhouseThe Comedians
Till Death Us Do PartJemima + Johnny
Dr. Terror's House of HorrorsThe Ipcress FileHelp!Fable
The Wednesday PlayTheatre 625Guns at Batasi
EspionageThe Small World of Sammy LeeIn the Cool of the Day
The SaintThe Saint
Flame in the Streets
Maigret
Full Filmography
57 titles- The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) as Papa Fola
- The Attendant (1993) as The Attendant
- Black and White in Colour (1992) as Self
- Ama (1991) as Babs
- Escape From Kampala (1991) as Minawa
- Winners and Losers (1989) as Angelis
- The Play on One (1988) as Minawa
- Rockliffe's Babies (1987) as Lenny Darcy
- First Sight (1987) as Voodoo Man
- Drums Along Balmoral Drive (1986) as Badinga
- EastEnders (1985) as Henry Chadwick
- Nairobi Affair (1984)
- King (1984) as Mr. King
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (1981) as Dr. Michael Oloya
- The Dogs of War (1980) as Dexter
- Minder (1979) as Mr. Mikabwe
- The Music Machine (1979) as Claire's Father
- Return of the Saint (1978) as President Obono
- The Wild Geese (1978) as Col. Mboya
- The Class Of Miss MacMichael (1978) as Visitor
- The Professionals (1977) as Huntley
- The Fosters (1976) as George
- Countdown at Kusini (1976) as John Okello
- Born Free (1974) as Mwanga
- Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974) as Gen. Christian Awani
- Divorce His, Divorce Hers (1973) as Minister
- Shaft in Africa (1973) as Kopo
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973) as Abdullah
- Black Snake (1973) as Isiah
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as Haverstock Brown QC
- In the Beautiful Caribbean (1972) as Zikky
- Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) as Prof. Johns
- Pal (1971) as Norman
- Play for Today (1970) as Norman
- Play for Today (1970) as Mr. King
- Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969) as Mutt, Moving Man
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as John
- The Comedians (1967) as Haitian Soldier (uncredited)
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Doctor
- Jemima + Johnny (1966) as Jemima's Dad (as Tommy Baptiste)
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) as Dambala (Segment 3 "Voodoo")
- The Ipcress File (1965) as Barney
- Help! (1965) as Bahamian Police Chief
- Fable (1965) as Mark
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Mark
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Edgar
- Guns at Batasi (1964)
- Espionage (1963) as African Policeman
- The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963) as Café Patron
- In the Cool of the Day (1963) as Murray Logan's chauffeur (uncredited)
- The Saint (1962) as Grant
- The Saint (1962) as Police Sergeant
- Flame in the Streets (1961) as Boyfriend
- Maigret (1960)
- Sapphire (1959) as Man on the Street
- Web of Evidence (1959) as Haydock
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thomas Baptiste best known for?
Thomas Baptiste is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Play on One (1988), Tekkonkinkreet (2006), Fantomas (1964), The Dogs of War (1980).
When and where was Thomas Baptiste born?
Thomas Baptiste was born on March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. They passed away on December 6, 2018.
How many credits does Thomas Baptiste have?
Thomas Baptiste has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1999.
What is Thomas Baptiste's background in cinema and television?
Thomas Baptiste was born on March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. He was an actor, known for The Wild Geese (1978), The Ipcress File (1965) and for playing Coronation Street's first black character. He died on December 6, 2018 in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England.
Thomas Baptiste by the numbers
57credits
34films
23TV series
1959–1999active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Professionals (1977) as Huntley — aged about 48
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Doctor — aged about 37
- The Saint (1962) as Grant — aged about 33
- The Saint (1962) as Police Sergeant — aged about 33
- Minder (1979) as Mr. Mikabwe — aged about 50
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Edgar — aged about 35
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