Wally Patch
Biography
Wally Patch, born Walter Sydney Vinnicombe, was an English actor and comedian. He was born on September 26, 1888, in Willesden, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he worked in film, television, and theatre. His known credits included 156 acting appearances. He became known for his work in films such as Pygmalion, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, and A Matter of Life and Death. He passed away on October 27, 1970, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Wally Patch, whose birth name was Walter Sydney Vinnicombe, was an English actor and comedian. Born in Willesden, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom, on September 26, 1888, he established a career working across film, television, and theatre. Throughout his working life, he accumulated a substantial body of known acting credits, totaling 156 credits according to available records.
His film work included appearances in several notable motion pictures. Among the films that contributed to his renown are Pygmalion, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, and A Matter of Life and Death. His career in the entertainment industry spanned decades, encompassing the mediums of stage, television, and cinema until the end of his life.
Wally Patch passed away on October 27, 1970, at the age of 82. His legacy remains documented through his extensive filmography and his contributions as an English actor and comedian across multiple performance platforms.
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Full Filmography
156 titles- Poor Cow (1967) as Pub Customer
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Man in Saloon
- King of the River (1966) as Charlie
- Cathy Come Home (1966) as Grandad
- Up the Junction (1965) as Totter
- The Coming Out Party (1965) as Grandad
- Three Clear Sundays (1965) as Prisoner
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Grandad
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Bar Manager
- A Jolly Bad Fellow (1964) as Tom Pike
- Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) as Watchman
- Danger by My Side (1962) as Factory Gatekeeper
- Serena (1962) as Barman
- Nothing Barred (1961) as Newspaperman
- The Millionairess (1960) as Whelk Seller
- The Challenge (1960) as Ticket Collector
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Ticket Collector
- Operation Cupid (1960)
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Workman
- Too Many Crooks (1959) as Sergeant / Court Usher (uncredited)
- The Naked Truth (1957) as Fred
- Not So Dusty (1956)
- Josephine and Men (1955) as Landlord
- Will Any Gentleman...? (1953) as Bookmaker
- Salute the Toff (1952) as Bert Ebbutt
- Hammer the Toff (1952) as Bert Ebbutt
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery (1950) as Police Officer 'Tiny' White
- Trottie True (1949) as Heckler in Theatre (uncredited)
- Helter Skelter (1949) as BBC Commissionaire (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Jane (1949) as Customs Official
- Good-Time Girl (1948) as Bookie (uncredited)
- River Patrol (1948) as The Guy
- Date with a Dream (1948) as Uncle
- The Guinea Pig (1948) as Uncle Percy
- Pygmalion (1948) as Man in the Cap
- Calling Paul Temple (1948) as Spider Williams
- The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947) as Foreman
- Green Fingers (1947) as Dawson
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) as Civil Defence Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
- Wanted for Murder (1946) as Merry-Go-Round Barker
- Appointment with Crime (1946) as Joe Fisher
- George in Civvy Street (1946) as Sprout
- Don Chicago (1945) as Sergeant
- Read All About It (1945) as 2nd Policeman
- I Didn't Do It (1945) as Det Sgt. Carp
- Old Mother Riley at Home (1945) as Bouncer
- Death by Design (1943) as Sergeant Clinton
- Get Cracking (1943) as Sgt. Joe Preston
- The Butler's Dilemma (1943) as Tom
- In Which We Serve (1942) as Uncle Fred
- Let the People Sing (1942) as Sam
- Unpublished Story (1942) as Taxi Driver at Victoria Station
- Much Too Shy (1942) as Police Constable
- Gert and Daisy's Weekend (1942) as Charlie Peters
- The Seventh Survivor (1942) as Bob Sutton
- Sabotage at Sea (1942) as Tom (the steward)
- Bob's Your Uncle (1942) as Sgt. Brownfoot
- Cottage to Let (1941) as Evans
- Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It (1941) as Sergeant Major
- Quiet Wedding (1941) as Third Magistrate
- I Thank You (1941) as Bill The Fireman
- Gasbags (1941) as Sgt Major
- The Common Touch (1941) as 'Nobby'
- Facing the Music (1941) as Briggs
- Old Mother Riley in Business (1941)
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Fisherman (uncredited)
- They Came by Night (1940) as Bugsie
- Laugh It Off (1940) as Sergeant
- Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940) as The Buller
- Henry Steps Out (1940) as Wally
- Return to Yesterday (1940) as Night Watchman
- The Flying Squad (1940) as Bargee
- Pack Up Your Troubles (1940) as Sgt. Barker
- Neutral Port (1940) as Fred
- Band Waggon (1940) as Commisssionaire
- Poison Pen (1939) as Mr. Albert Suggs
- Smith (1939) as Jones
- The Mind of Mr. Reeder (1939) as Lomer
- Inspector Hornleigh (1939) as Sam Holt
- Down Our Alley (1939) as Mr. Dunstable
- Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939) as Police Sergeant
- Sword of Honour (1939) as Pomeroy Brown
- Owd Bob (1938) as Unlucky Joe
- Pygmalion (1938) as First Bystander
- Bank Holiday (1938) as Arthur
- I See Ice (1938) as Train Conductor
- The Ware Case (1938) as Taxi Driver
- Night Alone (1938) as Policeman
- Alf's Button Afloat (1938) as Sergt. Hawkins
- Quiet, Please (1938) as Bill
- The High Command (1937) as Crawford
- Farewell Again (1937) as Sgt. Maj. Billings
- Doctor Syn (1937) as Collyer's Bo'sun
- The Sky’s the Limit (1937) as Commissionaire
- Night Ride (1937) as Alf Higgins
- The Man Who Made Diamonds (1937) as Alf Higgins
- The Street Singer (1937) as Policeman
- Captain's Orders (1937) as Johnstone
- The Price of Folly (1937)
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936) as Supt. Smithnells
- Excuse My Glove (1936) as Hurricane Harry
- Prison Breaker (1936) as Villars
- Men Are Not Gods (1936) as Gallery Attendant
- Dusty Ermine (1936) as Thug
- The Scarab Murder Case (1936) as Inspector Moor
- Busman's Holiday (1936) as Jeff Pinkerton
- Busman's Holiday (1936) Story
- Hail and Farewell (1936) as Sergeant Major
- King of the Castle (1936) as Trout
- Where’s George? (1935)
- Crime Unlimited (1935) as Andrew Purvis
- Off the Dole (1935) as Revels In His Part
- His Majesty & Co. (1935) as Bert Hicks
- Street Song (1935) as Wally
- Death on the Set (1935) as Sergeant Crowther
- Marry the Girl (1935) as Bookmaker
- A Glimpse of Paradise (1935) as Harry
- Get Off My Foot (1935) as Tramp
- Dandy Dick (1935) as Police Constable Topping
- Once in a New Moon (1935) as Syd Parrott
- The Public Life of Henry the Ninth (1935) as Landlord
- Passing Shadows (1934) as Sergeant
- Sorrell and Son (1934) as Buck
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1934) as George
- Music Hall (1934) as Fred
- Those Were the Days (1934) as Inspector Briggs
- Tiger Bay (1934) as Wally
- The Fire Raisers (1934) as Price the Trainer
- The Perfect Flaw (1934) as Bert
- Badger’s Green (1934) as Mr Rogers
- The Scotland Yard Mystery (1934) as Detective Sergeant George
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Butcher in Kitchen (uncredited)
- Dora (1933) as PC William Petty
- Up for the Derby (1933) as Bert Davis, bookie
- Britannia of Billingsgate (1933) as Harry
- The Crime at Blossoms (1933) as Palmer
- Castle Sinister (1932) as Jorkins
- Heroes of the Mine (1932) as Bob
- Here's George (1932) as Foreman
- The Skin Game (1931) as Van Driver (uncredited)
- Tell England (1931) as Sergeant
- The Great Gay Road (1931) as Joe
- The Sport of Kings (1931) as Panama Pete
- Shadows (1931) as Cripps
- Never Trouble Trouble (1931) as Bill Hainton
- Warned Off (1930) as Miles
- Kissing Cup's Race (1930) as Bookie
- The Great Game (1930) as Joe Miller
- Thread o' Scarlet (1930) as Ford
- High Treason (1929) as Peace League Commissionaire
- Shooting Stars (1928) as Property Man
- The Adventure of the Torture Cage (1928) as Private Bill Riggers
- You Know What Sailors Are (1928) as Seaman
- The Guns of Loos (1928) as Sergeant
- Carry On! (1927) as Andrews
- The King's Highway (1927)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wally Patch best known for?
Wally Patch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Poor Cow (1967), Fight Club (1999), Thunder at the Border (1966), The Wednesday Play (1964).
When and where was Wally Patch born?
Wally Patch was born on September 26, 1888 in Willesden, Middlesex, England, UK. They passed away on October 27, 1970.
How many credits does Wally Patch have?
Wally Patch has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1967.
What is Wally Patch's background in cinema and television?
Wally Patch, born Walter Sydney Vinnicombe, was an English actor and comedian. He was born on September 26, 1888, in Willesden, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he worked in film, television, and theatre. His known credits included 156 acting appearances. He became known for his work in films ...
Wally Patch by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Old Mother Riley in Business (1941) — aged about 52
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) as Civil Defence Stretcher Bearer (uncredited) — aged about 57
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Man in Saloon — aged about 77
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Bar Manager — aged about 75
- Nothing Barred (1961) as Newspaperman — aged about 72
- The Naked Truth (1957) as Fred — aged about 68
Full filmography (156) Born on September 26 In memoriam 1970
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