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Denholm Elliott (1922–1992)
Much-loved character actor who specialised in playing slightly sleazy/slightly eccentric and often flawed upper middle class English gentlemen. His career spanned nearly 40 years, becoming a well-known face both in Britain and in the States.
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Died:(age 70) in Ibiza, Spain |
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Filmography
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Actor (162 credits)
1989
Bangkok Hilton
(TV Mini-Series)
Hal Stanton
Hal Stanton
- Part 3
(1989)
... Hal Stanton
- Part 2
(1989)
... Hal Stanton
- Part 1
(1989)
... Hal Stanton
1988
Codename: Kyril
(TV Mini-Series)
Povin
Povin
- Episode #1.4
(1988)
... Povin
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Povin
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Povin
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Povin
1988
Noble House
(TV Mini-Series)
Alastair Struan
Alastair Struan
- Part IV
(1988)
... Alastair Struan
(credit only)
- Part III
(1988)
... Alastair Struan
(credit only)
- Part II
(1988)
... Alastair Struan
(credit only)
- Part I
(1988)
... Alastair Struan
1985
Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House
(TV Mini-Series)
John Jarndyce
John Jarndyce
- Episode #1.7
(1985)
... John Jarndyce
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... John Jarndyce
- Episode #1.5
(1985)
... John Jarndyce
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... John Jarndyce
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... John Jarndyce
1982-1983
Marco Polo
(TV Mini-Series)
Niccolò Polo
Niccolò Polo
- Episode #1.8
(1983)
... Niccolò Polo
- Episode #1.7
(1983)
... Niccolò Polo
- Episode #1.6
(1983)
... Niccolò Polo
- Episode #1.5
(1983)
... Niccolò Polo
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Niccolò Polo
1979-1981
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Psychiatrist / Bernard / F.J. Dobbs / ...
Psychiatrist / Bernard / F.J. Dobbs / ...
- You're All Right, How Am I?
(1981)
... Psychiatrist
- In Hiding
(1980)
... Bernard
- Gentle Folk
(1980)
... F.J. Dobbs
- School Play
(1979)
... Geoffrey Treasure
1980
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Harold Tinker / Colonel Tinker
Harold Tinker / Colonel Tinker
- The Stinker
(1980)
... Harold Tinker
/ Colonel Tinker
1976
Orde Wingate
(TV Series)
Senior Officer, Delhi
Senior Officer, Delhi
- Turn You to the Strong Hold
(1976)
... Senior Officer, Delhi
1976
Clayhanger
(TV Series)
Tertius Ingpen
Tertius Ingpen
- The Discovery
(1976)
... Tertius Ingpen
- Death and Dreams
(1976)
... Tertius Ingpen
- Fall from Glory
(1976)
... Tertius Ingpen
- Prisoners
(1976)
... Tertius Ingpen
- Dartmoor
(1976)
... Tertius Ingpen
1975-1976
Shades of Greene
(TV Series)
William Wilditch / The Author
William Wilditch / The Author
- Under the Garden
(1976)
... William Wilditch
- The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen
(1975)
... The Author
1973
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Harry Griffin / Arthur Gosport
Harry Griffin / Arthur Gosport
- It Only Hurts for a Minute
(1973)
... Harry Griffin
- Harlequinade
(1973)
... Arthur Gosport
1973
The Song of Songs
(TV Series)
Dr. Salmoni
Dr. Salmoni
- Episode #1.5
(1973)
... Dr. Salmoni
- Episode #1.4
(1973)
... Dr. Salmoni
- Episode #1.3
(1973)
... Dr. Salmoni
1973
Love Story
(TV Series)
Lawrence -an older man
Lawrence -an older man
- Home for the Holidays
(1973)
... Lawrence -an older man
1958-1972
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Miles
Miles
- Anywhere But England, Old Boy
(1972)
... Miles
- The Travelling Lady
(1958)
1972
The Sextet
(TV Series)
Francis Ramsdale / Peter Lelliot / Stanley / ...
Francis Ramsdale / Peter Lelliot / Stanley / ...
- Blur and Blank via Cleckheaton
(1972)
... Francis Ramsdale
- Disappearing Trick
(1972)
... Peter Lelliot
- Stanley's Style
(1972)
... Stanley
- Stoker Leishman's Diaries
(1972)
... Edgar
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road
(1972)
... Jack Black
1971
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father
Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father
- The Wild Duck
(1971)
... Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father
1966-1968
Mystery and Imagination
(TV Series)
Dracula / Roderick Usher
Dracula / Roderick Usher
- The Fall of the House of Usher
(1966)
... Roderick Usher
1965-1968
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Gerald / Vincent
Gerald / Vincent
- Let's Murder Vivaldi
(1968)
... Gerald
- A Little Temptation
(1965)
... Vincent
1967
Coronet Blue
(TV Series)
Roger Crowell - Imposter
Roger Crowell - Imposter
- Man Running
(1967)
... Roger Crowell - Imposter
1966
The Man in Room 17
(TV Series)
Defraits / Imlac Defraits
Defraits / Imlac Defraits
- Never Fall Down
(1966)
... Defraits
- Saints Are Safer Dead
(1966)
... Defraits
- The Standard
(1966)
... Defraits
- Lady Luck's No Gentleman
(1966)
... Defraits
- Undue Influence
(1966)
... Defraits
1965
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
The Interviewer
The Interviewer
- Application Form
(1965)
... The Interviewer
1956-1965
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Guy Pascoe / James Dell / Patrick Clonard / ...
Guy Pascoe / James Dell / Patrick Clonard / ...
- Four Days to Fireworks
(1965)
... James Dell
- When the Kissing Had to Stop, Act 1: The Hammer
(1962)
... Patrick Clonard
- Ivanov
(1961)
... Ivanov
- The Paper Palace
(1961)
... Guy Pascoe
- The Enormous Shadow
(1959)
... Guy Pascoe
1965
Armchair Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Geoffrey Manners
Geoffrey Manners
- Man and Mirror
(1965)
... Geoffrey Manners
1958-1959
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
John Manbridge / Jack Lyons
John Manbridge / Jack Lyons
- Relative Value
(1959)
... John Manbridge
(as Denholm Elliot)
- The Crocodile Case
(1958)
... Jack Lyons
1958
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Sir Robert Morton / Edgar Norton / Charles Darnay
Sir Robert Morton / Edgar Norton / Charles Darnay
- The Winslow Boy
(1958)
... Sir Robert Morton
- Wuthering Heights
(1958)
... Edgar Norton
- A Tale of Two Cities
(1958)
... Charles Darnay
1958
Saturday Playhouse
(TV Series)
The Hon. Alan Howard
The Hon. Alan Howard
- French Without Tears
(1958)
... The Hon. Alan Howard
1952-1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Stefan / Colby Simpkins / Mr. Julien
Stefan / Colby Simpkins / Mr. Julien
- Who Cares?
(1957)
... Stefan
- The Confidential Clerk
(1953)
... Colby Simpkins
- Martine
(1952)
... Mr. Julien
1955
Appointment with Drama
(TV Series)
Monsieur de Bellac
Monsieur de Bellac
- The Apollo of Bellac
(1955)
... Monsieur de Bellac
1952
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird
(English version, voice)
Show
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (7 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Hughes Humphrey, Turn On, Royal Theatre, Windsor, England, 1973. See more »Publicity Listings:
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Denholm ElliotHeight:
5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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