Tom Georgeson
Biography
Tom Georgeson was a Liverpudlian actor born in Liverpool, England on August 8, 1937, and he died on March 18, 2026, at the age of 88. He was known for his work in television dramas such as Between the Lines, Boys from the Blackstuff, Scully, and G.B.H., with the latter three written by Alan Bleasdale. In film, he played the crook George Thomason in the 1988 comedy A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and John Cleese. Throughout his career, he accumulated 75 known acting credits. He also appeared as Ryan Blaney in the 1992 series Plány a touhy.
Career overview
Tom Georgeson was a Liverpudlian actor born in Liverpool, England on August 8, 1937, and died on March 18, 2026 at the age of 88. He accumulated 75 known acting credits throughout his career. He was best known for his roles in several television dramas, including Between the Lines, Boys from the Blackstuff, Scully, and G.B.H., with the latter three all penned by Alan Bleasdale. For film fans, he was remembered for his role as the crook George Thomason in the 1988 comedy A Fish Called Wanda, which was directed by Charles Crichton and written by John Cleese. Additionally, his television work included appearing in the 1992 series Plány a touhy as Ryan Blaney.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Tom Georgeson.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
78 titles- Electricity (2014) as Al
- Way to Go (2013) as Paddy Brennan
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Bardolph
- The Crimson Petal and the White (2011) as Henry Rackham Snr
- The Murder at Road Hill House (2011) as Superintendent Foley
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as Stanley Mitchell
- Hancock & Joan (2008) as Fred
- Angel (2007) as Marvell
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Ted Mawson
- Irish Jam (2006) as Father Duffy
- Bleak House (2005) as Clamb
- Under The Greenwood Tree (2005) as Geoffrey Day
- The English Harem (2005) as Eric Pringle
- Shameless (2004) as Jock
- New Tricks (2004) as Jason Harvey
- The Reckoning (2004) as Flint
- Man Dancin' (2004) as Father Gabriel Flynn
- The Virgin of Liverpool (2003) as Father Keane
- The Royal (2003) as Duncan Crosby
- Foyle's War (2002) as Richard Hunter
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) as Michael Shand
- Ultimate Force (2002)
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Major Timothy Cooper
- Swing (1999) as Uncle Matty
- Liverpool 1 (1998) as DI Howard Jones
- Wuthering Heights (1998) as Joseph
- The Land Girls (1998) as Mr. John Lawrence
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Ron Chalk
- Fierce Creatures (1997) as Sealion Spectator
- FairyTale: A True Story (1997) as Reporter
- Downtime (1997) as Jimmy
- Cause of Death (1997) as Ray Peters
- Silent Witness (1996)
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Jack Allgood
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Harry Carter
- The Treasure Seekers (1996) as Bates
- Lyddie (1996) as Mr. Marsden
- Cadfael (1994) as Lord Giffard
- Peak Practice (1993) as Bill Jackson
- Resnick: Rough Treatment (1993) as Grice
- Heartbeat (1992) as Mr. Daniels
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Jim Scott
- Between the Lines (1992) as Det. Insp. Harry Naylor
- G.B.H. (1991) as Lou Barnes
- Devices and Desires (1991) as Ryan Blaney
- The Man from the Pru (1990) as Det. Supt. Moore
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Inspector Grange
- Home Run (1989) as Goodis
- A Fish Called Wanda (1988) as Georges Thomason
- Les Girls (1988) as Conrad
- Casualty (1986) as Tim Talbot
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Stanley
- Hidden Talents (1986) as Stanley
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Jack Cade
- The Last Place on Earth (1985) as PO Lashly
- No Surrender (1985) as Mr Ross
- The Bill (1984)
- Scully (1984) as Isaiah
- Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) as Dixie Dean
- Doctor Who: Logopolis (1981) as Detective Inspector
- Juliet Bravo (1980) as John Holden
- The Black Stuff (1980) as Dixie Dean
- The Boy with the Transistor Radio (1980)
- Going Back (1979) as Malcolm Armstrong
- The After Dinner Joke (1978) as Journalist
- The Professionals (1977) as Reed
- The Professionals (1977) as Pymar
- Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks (1975) as Kavell
- Shabby Tiger (1973) as Kirkbride
- The Death of Glory (1973) as Barman
- Up the Chastity Belt (1972) as Merry Man (uncredited)
- Play for Today (1970) as Adler
- All's Well That Ends Well (1968) as Second Soldier
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Stuart
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Malcolm Armstrong
- Theatre 625 (1964)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Detective Inspector
- Doctor Who (1963) as Kavell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Georgeson best known for?
Tom Georgeson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hollow Crown (2012), Ashes to Ashes (2008), Space Goofs (1997), Notes on a Scandal (2006).
When and where was Tom Georgeson born?
Tom Georgeson was born on August 8, 1937 in Liverpool, England. They passed away on March 18, 2026.
How many credits does Tom Georgeson have?
Tom Georgeson has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2014.
What is Tom Georgeson's background in cinema and television?
Tom Georgeson was a Liverpudlian actor born in Liverpool, England on August 8, 1937, and he died on March 18, 2026, at the age of 88. He was known for his work in television dramas such as Between the Lines, Boys from the Blackstuff, Scully, and G.B.H., with the latter three written by Alan Bleasdale. In film, he playe...