Thorley Walters
Acting Born May 12, 1913 Died Jul 6, 1991 Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK 126 credits
Biography
Thorley Walters works in acting. Born May 12, 1913 in Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK. Died July 6, 1991. Archytele tracks 126 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Mrs. Weekley's Lover
The World of Hammer
A Murder of Quality
He's Asking For Me
The Play on OneOnassis: The Richest Man in the WorldThe Dunroamin' Rising
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
David CopperfieldParadise Postponed
Screen TwoBulmanIn the Secret State
The Little Drummer Girl
The Sign of Four
Soft TargetsSpider's Web
CribbA Question of GuiltThe Wildcats of St Trinian'sA Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special
MinderTales of the UnexpectedWorzel GummidgeTinker Tailor Soldier SpyMalice Aforethought
StrangersLife of ShakespeareWill Shakespeare
The Sunday DramaRafflesThe People That Time ForgotTreasure IslandSilver Blaze
The Duchess of Duke StreetBeastsJames and the Giant PeachBeasts: The Dummy
GoodbyeThe Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherThe Apple CartChips with Everything
Jennie: Lady Randolph ChurchillSoft Beds, Hard BattlesMasquerade
ThrillerOrson Welles' Great MysteriesRing Once for Death
Crown CourtThe EdwardiansThe EdwardiansThe Lotus EatersLate Night Theatre
The Persuaders!Cousin BetteMr. Forbush and the Penguins
Play for TodayThe MisfitBartlebyThe Adventures of Don QuickThere's a Girl in My Soup
CribbinsOh! What a Lovely WarThe Last Shot You HearFrankenstein Must Be DestroyedThe Best House in London
Ooh La La!Twisted NerveOn the Eve of Publication
Misleading CasesFrankenstein Created Woman
Dracula: Prince of DarknessThe Wrong BoxThe PsychopathThe Family Way
BBC Play of the MonthRotten to the CoreJoey Boy
The Wednesday PlayThe Earth Dies ScreamingA Home of Your OwnRing of Spies
EspionageHeavens Above!
The Phantom of the OperaSherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
Full Filmography
126 titles- Mrs. Weekley's Lover (2025) as Baron Von Richthofen
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- A Murder of Quality (1991) as Bishop Harry
- He's Asking For Me (1990) as Uncle Harold
- The Play on One (1988) as Mr Finister
- Onassis: The Richest Man in the World (1988) as Winston Churchill
- The Dunroamin' Rising (1988) as Mr Finister
- Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987) as Ludwig (archive footage)
- David Copperfield (1986) as Richard 'Mr Dick' Babley
- Paradise Postponed (1986)
- Screen Two (1985) as Uncle Harold
- Bulman (1985) as Bill Dugdale
- In the Secret State (1985) as Johnny Davenport
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Ned Quilley
- The Sign of Four (1983) as Major John Sholto
- Soft Targets (1982) as Old Wedding Guest
- Spider's Web (1982) as Hugo Birch
- Cribb (1980) as CI Jowett
- A Question of Guilt (1980) as Sir Charles Russell
- The Wildcats of St Trinian's (1980) as Hugo Culpepper Brown
- A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special (1980) as Colonel Bloodstock
- Minder (1979) as Magistrate
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Harry Gold
- Worzel Gummidge (1979) as Colonel Bloodstock
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Tufty Thessinger
- Malice Aforethought (1979) as Sir Francis Lee-Bannerton
- Henry V (1979) as Charles the Sixth, King of France
- Strangers (1978) as Bill Dugdale
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as Mr. Justice Fleminge
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Mr Justice Fleminge
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Dr John Watson
- Raffles (1977) as Lord Lochmaben
- The People That Time Forgot (1977) as Norfolk
- Treasure Island (1977)
- Silver Blaze (1977) as Dr. Watson
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Bulstrode
- Beasts (1976) as Sir Ramsey
- James and the Giant Peach (1976) as Grasshopper
- Beasts: The Dummy (1976) as Sir Ramsey
- Goodbye (1975) as Chalcott-Bentinck
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) as Dr. Watson
- The Apple Cart (1975) as Home Secretary
- Chips with Everything (1975) as Wing Commander
- Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974)
- Soft Beds, Hard Battles (1974) as General Erhardt
- Masquerade (1974) as Bunny
- Thriller (1973) as Dr. Ledworth
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Beecham
- Ring Once for Death (1973) as Dr. Ledworth
- Crown Court (1972)
- The Edwardians (1972) as Edward, Prince of Wales
- The Edwardians (1972) as King Edward VII
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) as Maj. Edward Woolley
- Late Night Theatre (1972) as Arthur
- Young Winston (1972) as Major Finn
- Vampire Circus (1972) as Burgermeister
- The Persuaders! (1971) as John Hatton
- Cousin Bette (1971) as Baron Hector Hulot
- Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971) as Mr. Forbush Sr.
- Play for Today (1970) as Old Wedding Guest
- The Misfit (1970) as Forbes-Erskine
- Bartleby (1970) as The Colleague
- The Adventures of Don Quick (1970) as Chief Dreamer
- There's a Girl in My Soup (1970) as Manager of Carlton Hotel
- Trog (1970) as Magistrate
- The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) as Frank Bellamy
- Cribbins (1969)
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Staff Officer
- The Last Shot You Hear (1969) as General Jowett
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) as Insp. Fritsch
- The Best House in London (1969) as Doctor Watson (uncredited)
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Hubbard
- Ooh La La! (1968) as The Prince
- Twisted Nerve (1968) as Sir John Forrester
- On the Eve of Publication (1968) as Holland
- Misleading Cases (1967) as Sir Joshua Hoot
- Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) as Dr. Hertz
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) as Ludwig
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Patience
- The Psychopath (1966) as Martin Roth
- The Family Way (1966) as Vicar
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Col. Redfern
- Rotten to the Core (1965) as Chief Constable Preston
- Joey Boy (1965) as Col. Grant
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Holland
- The Earth Dies Screaming (1964) as Edgar Otis
- A Home of Your Own (1964) as Estate agent
- Ring of Spies (1964) as Cmdr. Winters
- Espionage (1963) as Dr Cantlie
- Heavens Above! (1963) as Tranquilax Executive
- The Phantom of the Opera (1962) as Lattimer
- Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace (1962) as Dr. Watson
- Invasion Quartet (1961)
- Murder She Said (1961) as Cedric Ackenthorpe
- Petticoat Pirates (1961) as Captain Jerome Robertson
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Colonel Parkright
- A French Mistress (1960) as Colonel Edmonds
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Butters
- Suspect (1960) as Special Agent Prince
- Don't Panic Chaps (1959)
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Colonel Bellingham
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) as Jim
- A Lady Mislaid (1958) as Mr. Smith
- Second Fiddle (1957) as Charles
- Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) as Major Whitehart
- The Truth About Women (1957) as Trevor Eaton
- The Passionate Stranger (1957) as Jimmy
- The Birthday Present (1957) as Photographer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Professor Mortimer
- The Baby and the Battleship (1956) as Lt. Setley
- Private's Progress (1956) as Captain Bootle
- Who Done It? (1956) as Raymond Courtney
- You Can't Escape (1956) as Chadwick
- Josephine and Men (1955) as Salesman
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Stanley Baldwin
- Captain Boycott (1947) as Army Officer (uncredited)
- They Were Sisters (1945) as Channing
- Waltz Time (1945) as Stefan Ravenne
- Medal for the General (1944) as Andrew
- It Happened to One Man (1940) as Ronnie
- The Kindled Flame (1939) as Cleon
- Design for Murder (1939) as Huey Frazer
- Secret Journey (1939) as Max Von Reimer
- Life of St. Paul (1938) as Unidentified role
- The Love Test (1935) as Chemist
- Once in a New Moon (1935) as Beamish
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thorley Walters best known for?
Thorley Walters is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The Play on One (1988), David Copperfield (1986), Poison Ivy: The Secret Society (2008).
When and where was Thorley Walters born?
Thorley Walters was born on May 12, 1913 in Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK. They passed away on July 6, 1991.
How many credits does Thorley Walters have?
Thorley Walters has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2025.
What is Thorley Walters's background in cinema and television?
Thorley Swinstead Walters (12 May 1913 – 6 July 1991) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his comedy film roles such as in Two-Way Stretch and Carlton-Browne of the FO. He also appeared in the acclaimed TV drama Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Walters played Sherlock Holmes sidekick Docto...
Thorley Walters by the numbers
126credits
83films
43TV series
1935–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Stanley Baldwin — aged about 38
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Hubbard — aged about 56
- Raffles (1977) as Lord Lochmaben — aged about 64
- Cribb (1980) as CI Jowett — aged about 67
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Bulstrode — aged about 63
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Tufty Thessinger — aged about 66
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