Warren Clarke
Biography
Warren Clarke was born Alan James Clarke on April 26, 1947, in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He was an English film, television, and stage actor. Throughout his career, he was known for his appearances in many films and numerous television roles. His film work included a significant early role as Dim in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, as well as appearances in productions such as The Jewel in the Crown and Sleepers. On television, his credits included lead roles in the television series Dalziel and Pascoe as Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel, The Manageress, and Sleepers. He also appeared in Coronation Street as Kenny Pickup in 1966 and as Gary Bailey in 1968. Warren Clarke passed away on November 12, 2014, at the age of 67.
Career overview
Warren Clarke was born Alan James Clarke on April 26, 1947, in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an English film, television, and stage actor. Throughout his career, he was known for his appearances in numerous films and television shows, accumulating 140 known acting credits.
Among his film appearances, he had a significant early role as Dim in Stanley Kubrick's film A Clockwork Orange. His other film work included appearances in The Jewel in the Crown and Sleepers. In television, he took on lead roles in series such as Dalziel and Pascoe, where he played Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel, as well as The Manageress and Sleepers. His television work also included early appearances in the soap opera Coronation Street, where he played Kenny Pickup in 1966 and Gary Bailey in 1968.
Warren Clarke passed away on November 12, 2014, at the age of 67.
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152 titles- Poldark (2015) as Charles Poldark
- Way to Go (2013) as Nigel
- Call the Midwife (2012) as John Lacey
- Trollied (2011)
- In with the Flynns (2011) as Jim Flynn
- Once Upon a Time… A Clockwork Orange (2011) as Self
- Just William (2010) as Mr Bott
- The Man Who Married Himself (2010) as Reverend
- Save Our Bacon (2010) as Dennis (voice)
- Red Riding (2009) as DCS Bill Molloy
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009) as Bill Molloy
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 (2009) as Bill Molloy
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) as Bill Molloy
- Chuggington (2008) as Speedy McAllister
- The Invisibles (2008)
- Lewis (2007) as Roger Temple
- Christmas at the Riviera (2007) as Maurice
- Bleak House (2005) as Boythorn
- Live at Johnny's (2004)
- The Deputy (2004) as Bob Galway MP
- The Debt (2003) as Geoff Dresner
- The Debt (2003) as Geoff Dresner
- Greenfingers (2001) as Governor Gerald Hodge
- Blow Dry (2001) as Tony
- Arthur's Dyke (2001) as Doug Manley
- Down to Earth (2000) as Brian Addis
- Down to Earth (2000)
- The Mystery of Men (1999) as Vernon Jones
- In the Red (1998) as George Cragge
- A Respectable Trade (1998)
- A Respectable Trade (1998) as Josiah Cole
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Samuel Quested
- The Locksmith (1997) as Roland Pierce
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as DS Andy Dalziel
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) Director
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) Consulting Producer
- Giving Tongue (1996) as Russell Polin
- Joseph (1995) as Ednan
- I.D. (1995) as Bob
- Joseph (1995) as Ednan
- The House of Windsor (1994) as Max Kelvin
- Return to Blood River (1994) as Hannes
- All in the Game (1993) as Kenny Dawes
- Inside Edge (1993) Director
- Gone to Seed (1992) as Winston Plant
- Perpetual Motion (1992) as Self - Narrator
- Angels (1992) as Charlie
- The Secret Agent (1992) as Chief Inspector Heat
- Sleepers (1991) as Albert Robinson / Vladimir Zelenski
- Gone to the Dogs (1991) as Larry Patterson
- All Good Things (1991) as Phil Frame
- Sleepers (1991) as Albert Robinson/Vladimir Zelenski
- Hands of a Murderer (1990) as Col. Gould
- Stay Lucky (1989)
- Ice Dance (1989) as Alan Sefton
- The Manageress (1989)
- Crusoe (1989) as Captain Lee
- Nice Work (1989) as Vic Wilcox
- Wish Me Luck (1988) as Colonel Werner Krieger
- Chelmsford 123 (1988) as Iken of Morli
- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988) as Oliver Cromwell
- Reasonable Force (1988) as Jack Hicks
- The Yob (1988) as Nigel
- Ishtar (1987) as English Gunrunner
- Mandela (1987) as Swanepoel
- Lovejoy (1986) as Brian Nun
- Boon (1986)
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Joe Weller
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Dan
- The Russian Soldier (1986) as Edgar Garrett
- Screen Two (1985) as Jack Hicks
- Screen Two (1985) as Edgar Garrett
- Screen Two (1985) as Alan Sefton
- Screen Two (1985) as Hannes
- Screen Two (1985) as Bob
- Gulag (1985) as Hooker
- Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) as Becker (SS assistant to Dietrich)
- Flying Devils (1985) as Arno
- Top Secret! (1984) as Colonel von Horst
- The Jewel in the Crown (1984) as 'Sophie' Dixon
- Big Deal (1984) as Stephen Chambers
- Lassiter (1984) as Max Hofer
- The Cold Room (1984) as Wilhelm Bruckner
- Real Life (1984) as Gerry
- Blackadder (1983) as Mr. Hardwood
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as Yakushev
- The Falklands Factor (1983) as Narrator
- The Case of the Frightened Lady (1983) as Detective Chief Superintendent Tanner
- The Home Front (1983) as Hallam Place
- The Battle of Waterloo (1983) as Slewpot
- Six Kinds of Light - John Alcott (1983) as Self
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Nigel
- Firefox (1982) as Pavel Upenskoy
- Clint Eastwood: Director (1982) as Self
- Enigma (1982) as Konstantin
- Bergerac (1981) as Henry Hoffman
- Bergerac (1981) as Philip Bernard
- Masada (1981) as Plinius
- Wolcott (1981) as Terry Rowe
- From a Far Country (1981) as Władek
- Psy-Warriors (1981) as Stevens
- Hammer House of Horror (1980) as Ben
- S.O.S. Titanic (1980) as Fourth Officer Joseph G. Boxhall
- Hawk the Slayer (1980) as Scar
- The Tempest (1980) as Caliban
- Hallelujah, Mary Plum (1980) as Alan
- The Great Riviera Bank Robbery (1980) as Jean
- Minder (1979) as Ashmole
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Bob
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Alwyn
- Shelley (1979)
- Screenplay (1979) as Alan Barker
- Victims (1979) as The Husband
- Heartland (1979) as Richard Painter
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Sutcliffe
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Caliban
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Harold Buckley
- A Good Human Story (1977)
- Our Mutual Friend (1976) as Bradley Headstone
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1976) as Quasimodo
- The Sweeney (1975) as Danny Keever
- The Way of the World (1975) as Waitwell
- Playhouse (1974) as Alan
- Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974) as Winston Churchill
- Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974) as Winston Churchill
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Master of Ceremonies (Nightspot) / Warner / Male Nurse
- The Death of Glory (1973) as Billy Turnbull
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as William Johnson
- The Frighteners (1972) as Ronnie
- Antony and Cleopatra (1972) as Scarus
- Six Days of Justice (1972) as Charlie Bishop
- Home (1972) as Alfred
- A Clockwork Orange (1971) as Dim
- Play for Today (1970) as Alfred
- Play for Today (1970) as Narrator
- Play for Today (1970) as Stevens
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) as Guardsman Andrews
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Steve
- Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) as Det. Sgt. Stirling
- The Virgin Soldiers (1969) as Soldier
- Sling Your Hook (1969) as Alec
- The Expert (1968) as Det. Insp. Robbins
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Wolf Ebert
- Callan (1967)
- Inheritance (1967) as George Mellor
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Bohun
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Alec
- The Avengers (1961) as Trump
- Coronation Street (1960) as Kenny Pickup
- Coronation Street (1960) as Barry
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Billy Turnbull
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Warren Clarke best known for?
Warren Clarke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Poldark (2015), Call the Midwife (2012), Trollied (2011), Best Medicine (2026).
When and where was Warren Clarke born?
Warren Clarke was born on April 26, 1947 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. They passed away on November 12, 2014.
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Warren Clarke has accumulated over 152 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2015.
What is Warren Clarke's background in cinema and television?
Warren Clarke was born Alan James Clarke on April 26, 1947, in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He was an English film, television, and stage actor. Throughout his career, he was known for his appearances in many films and numerous television roles. His film work included a significant early role as Dim in Stanley Kubrick'...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Det. Insp. Robbins — aged about 21
- Joseph (1995) as Ednan — aged about 48
- A Clockwork Orange (1971) as Dim — aged about 24
- The Sweeney (1975) as Danny Keever — aged about 28
- Bleak House (2005) as Boythorn — aged about 58
- Blackadder (1983) as Mr. Hardwood — aged about 36
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