Wensley Pithey
Acting Born Jan 20, 1914 Died Nov 10, 1993 Cape Town, South Africa 78 credits
Biography
Wensley Pithey works in acting. Born January 20, 1914 in Cape Town, South Africa. Died November 10, 1993. Archytele tracks 78 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Laurence Luckinbill
2 shared titles
Lowell Thomas
2 shared titles
Robert Duvall
2 shared titles
Lee Remick
2 shared titles
Dana Andrews
2 shared titles
J.D. Cannon
2 shared titles
Darren McGavin
2 shared titles
Paul Gleason
2 shared titles
Ian Richardson
2 shared titles
Stephen Roberts
2 shared titles
Career timeline
The Diamond Trap
White Mischief
Howards' WayIn Sickness and in Health
Love and Marriage
Number 10Red Monarch
The Cherry Orchard
SheppeyF.D.R.: The Last Year
IkeIkeThe Old Curiosity ShopThe Saint and the Brave Goose
Return of the SaintEdward and Mrs SimpsonEdward & Mrs. Simpson
BeastsBeasts: Special Offer
PoldarkOne of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Zodiac
SykesSykesSykesThe AdventurerTo Encourage the Others
The Main ChanceOh! What a Lovely War
Nearest and DearestOliver!Her Majesty's Pleasure
Callan
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthGideon's WayThe Knack... and How to Get It
Call the Gun Expert
The Barber of Stamford Hill
The SaintMan of the WorldThe Scales of JusticeThe Boys
Sir Francis DrakeJack and Knaves
Danger ManArmchair Mystery TheatrePersuasionThe Pure Hell of St Trinian'sSnowball
CharlesworthSerious Charge
The LarkinsThe Diary of Samuel PepysCharlesworth at LargeThe Greatest Man in the World
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!Hell DriversMister CharlesworthThe Long HaulKill Me Tomorrow
Tiger in the SmokeEnd of the Line
The Dark AvengerMoby Dick—Rehearsed
The Men of Sherwood ForestA Castle and Sixpence
The Titfield ThunderboltIsn't Life Wonderful!
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie MenLady in the FogFather's Doing FineBrandy for the Parson
Full Filmography
78 titles- The Diamond Trap (1988) as Basil
- White Mischief (1987) as Sheridan
- Howards' Way (1985) as George Johnson
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Equerry
- Love and Marriage (1984) as Owen Merrick
- Number 10 (1983) as King Edward VII
- Red Monarch (1983) as Voroshilov
- The Cherry Orchard (1981) as Pischik
- Sheppey (1980) as Dr. Jervis
- F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) as Winston Churchill
- Ike (1979) as Winston Churchill
- Ike (1979) as Winston Churchill
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) as The Single Gentleman
- The Saint and the Brave Goose (1979) as Franklyn
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Franklyn
- Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978) as Winston Churchill
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) as Winston Churchill
- Beasts (1976) as Mr. Liversedge
- Beasts: Special Offer (1976) as Mr. Liversedge
- Poldark (1975) as Jeffrey Clymer
- One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975) as Bromley
- Zodiac (1974) as Inspector Duggan
- Sykes (1972) as Police Sergeant
- Sykes (1972)
- Sykes (1972) as Sergeant Beaconsfield
- The Adventurer (1972) as Nicholas
- To Encourage the Others (1972) as Cassels
- The Main Chance (1969) as Lord Bennett
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Archduke Ferdinand (uncredited)
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Leonard Longbottom
- Oliver! (1968) as Dr. Grimwig
- Her Majesty's Pleasure (1968)
- Callan (1967)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Fr. Clement
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as George Booth
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Supt. Bill Hemmingway
- The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) as Teacher
- Call the Gun Expert (1964) as Robert Churchill
- The Barber of Stamford Hill (1963)
- The Saint (1962) as Insp. Claude Teal
- Man of the World (1962) as President Ruschek
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Mr. Robbins
- The Boys (1962) as Mr. Coulter
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Davey Preston
- Jack and Knaves (1961) as Chief Inspector
- Danger Man (1960) as Senor Lazar
- Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) as William Barber
- Persuasion (1960) as Charles Musgrove
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Chief Constable
- Snowball (1960) as Jim Adams
- Charlesworth (1959) as Det. Supt. Charlesworth
- Serious Charge (1959) as Police Sergeant
- The Larkins (1958) as George Potter
- The Diary of Samuel Pepys (1958) as Viscount Brouncker
- Charlesworth at Large (1958) as Det. Supt. Charlesworth
- The Greatest Man in the World (1958) as Frank Evans
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957) as Father Tsouderos
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Pop
- Mister Charlesworth (1957) as Det. Chief Insp. Charlesworth
- The Long Haul (1957) as George H. Mills
- Kill Me Tomorrow (1957) as Inspector Lane
- Doctor at Large (1957) as Sam
- Tiger in the Smoke (1956) as Detective Sergeant Pickett
- End of the Line (1956) as Narrator
- The Dark Avenger (1955) as French Guard (uncredited)
- Moby Dick—Rehearsed (1955) as A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb
- The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) as Hugo
- A Castle and Sixpence (1954) as Mr. Parsons
- The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) as A Policeman
- Isn't Life Wonderful! (1953) as Sam
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as (uncredited)
- Lady in the Fog (1952) as Sid - Bartender
- Father's Doing Fine (1952) as Policeman
- Brandy for the Parson (1952) as Circus Owner
- Your Witness (1950) as Alfred
- Guilt Is My Shadow (1950) as Tillingham
- Cardboard Cavalier (1949) as Jailer
- London Belongs to Me (1948) as 1st Warden
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wensley Pithey best known for?
Wensley Pithey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including White Mischief (1987), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), In Sickness and in Health (1985), Ike (1979).
When and where was Wensley Pithey born?
Wensley Pithey was born on January 20, 1914 in Cape Town, South Africa. They passed away on November 10, 1993.
How many credits does Wensley Pithey have?
Wensley Pithey has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1988.
What is Wensley Pithey's background in cinema and television?
Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African-born character actor.
Wensley Pithey by the numbers
78credits
40films
38TV series
1948–1988active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Lord Bennett — aged about 55
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Equerry — aged about 71
- The Larkins (1958) as George Potter — aged about 44
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Leonard Longbottom — aged about 54
- Danger Man (1960) as Senor Lazar — aged about 46
- Ike (1979) as Winston Churchill — aged about 65
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