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The Private Life of Henry VIII. (1933) -- Tells how King Henry VIII came to marry five more times after his divorce from his first wife.
How to Murder Your Wife (1965) -- Theatrical trailer for this mystery thriller
Things to Come (1936) -- A story of 100 years: a decades-long second world war leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and tries space travel.
Things to Come (1936) -- A story of 100 years: a decades-long second world war leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and tries space travel.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) -- A doctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar, Dr. Anton Phibes, seeks revenge on the nine doctors he considers responsible for his wife's death.

Overview

Date of Birth:

14 July 1911, Finchley, London, England, UK more

Date of Death:

8 January 1990, Godalming, Surrey, England, UK more

Trivia:

The producer of "Two's Company" (1975) tried to get him to play a recurring character... more

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Up 65% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination more

Alternate Names:

Terry Thomas

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Inspector Gadget" (1983)   Archeologist (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.3 (1,034)
AKAs:
  • Gageto keibu (Japan)
  • Inspecteur Gadget (France)
1 TV episode:
- 2. Febbre a 40! (1980)   Dr. Christopher 1980 - 3.3 (11)
AKAs:
  • Happy Birthday, Harry
  • Happy Birthday, Harry! - Ein süßes Früchtchen (West Germany: video title)
- 3. The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) Dr. Mortimer 1978 - 4.5 (442)
- 4. Kingdom of Gifts (1978) (voice) The Bumbling Chancellor 1978 - 9.0 (5)
- 5. La isla de las cabezas (1978) 1978 - -
- 6. The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) Governor 1977 - 5.7 (887)
- 7. The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976) Mr. Square 1976 - 4.4 (78)
- 8. Spanish Fly (1976)   Sir Percy de Courcy 1976 - 4.3 (39)
AKAs:
  • La mosca hispánica (Spain)
- 9. Side by Side (1975) Max Nugget 1975 - 6.2 (16)
- 10. The Cherry Picker (1974) Appleby 1974 - -
- 11. Chi ha rubato il tesoro dello scia? (1974)   1974 - -
AKAs:
  • Who Stole the Shah's Jewels?
- 12. Robin Hood (1973) (voice) Sir Hiss 1973 - 7.5 (13,613)
- 13. Gli eroi (1973)   John Cooper, English officer 1973 - 4.4 (27)
AKAs:
  • Les enfants de choeur (France)
  • Les héros (France)
  • Los héroes millonarios (Spain)
  • The Heroes
- 14. The Vault of Horror (1973)   Critchit (segment "2: The Neat Job") 1973 - 6.3 (917)
AKAs:
  • Further Tales from the Crypt
  • Tales from the Crypt, Part II
- 15. I Love a Mystery (1973) (TV) Gordon Elliott 1973 - 6.6 (52)
- 16. "Film Night" (1970)   (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.0 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Lombardo, Shipping Agent 1972 - 6.4 (1,765)
- 18. The Special London Bridge Special (1972) (TV) Bus Conductor Terry-Thomas 1972 - 5.8 (25)
- 19. Colpo grosso, grossissimo... anzi probabile (1972)   Pierre Le Compte 1972 - 6.7 (9)
AKAs:
  • Ella... ellos... y la ley (Spain)
- 20. "The Dave Cash Radio Show" (1972)   As singer (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
1 TV episode:
- 21. "The Persuaders!" (1971)   Archibald Sinclair Beachum (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 8.5 (895)
1 TV episode:
- 22. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)   Dr. Longstreet 1971 - 7.0 (3,993)
AKAs:
  • Dr. Phibes (USA: promotional title)
  • The Curse of Dr. Phibes
- 23. Le mur de l'Atlantique (1970)   (as Terry Thomas) Perry 1970 - 5.3 (211)
AKAs:
  • Atlantic Wall (International: English title)
  • Un elmetto pieno di... fifa (Italy)
- 24. Howdy (1970) (TV) 1970 - -
- 25. The Peapicker in Piccadilly (1969) (TV)   1969 - -
AKAs:
  • The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (UK)
- 26. Arthur! Arthur! (1969) Clennery Tubbs 1969 - 6.0 (8)
- 27. 12 + 1 (1969)   Albert 1969 - 6.2 (134)
AKAs:
  • Douze et un (France)
  • The 13 Chairs
  • Twelve Plus One (UK)
  • Una su 13
- 28. Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969)   Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage 1969 - 5.8 (685)
AKAs:
  • Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies (Australia) (USA)
  • Gonflés à bloc (France)
  • Il ralleye di Montecarlo... e tutta quella confusione (Italy)
  • Le rallye de Monte Carlo (France)
  • Monte Carlo Rally
  • Montecarlo Rally (France)
  • Quei temerari sulle loro pazze, scatenate, scalcinate carriole (Italy)
- 29. 2000 Years Later (1969) Goodwyn 1969 - 4.9 (18)
- 30. Uno scacco tutto matto (1969)   Il direttore Dorgeant 1969 - 5.0 (9)
AKAs:
  • 6 simpatiche carogne
  • Checkmate for McDowell
  • It's Your Move (USA)
  • Mad Checkmate (USA: promotional title)
  • Un atraco de ida y vuelta (Spain)
- 31. "The Old Campaigner" (1967)   James Franklin-Jones ('FJ') (7 episodes, 1967-1969) 1969 - -
7 TV episodes: 2 episodes not shown.
- 32. "That's Life" (1968)   (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 9.0 (20)
1 TV episode:
- 33. How Sweet It Is! (1968) Gilbert Tilly 1968 - 5.8 (144)
- 34. Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968) Ladislaus Walichek 1968 - 5.6 (346)
- 35. Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) H. William Homer 1968 - 4.5 (200)
- 36. "The Red Skelton Show" (1951)   British Boxer / 4 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1967-1968) 1968 - 8.2 (165)
AKAs:
  • The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)
3 TV episodes:
- 37. Diabolik (1968)   (as Terry Thomas) Minister of Finance 1968 - 6.3 (2,168)
AKAs:
  • Danger: Diabolik (USA)
  • Danger: Diabolik! (France)
- 38. Sette volte sette (1968)   Police Inspector 1968 - 6.4 (71)
AKAs:
  • Seven Times Seven (USA)
- 39. Arabella (1967)   Hotel manager 1967 - 5.0 (30)
AKAs:
  • Bad Arabella (USA: reissue title)
  • Ragazza del Charleston (Italy)
- 40. Arrriva Dorellik (1967)   Commissario Green 1967 - 4.9 (40)
AKAs:
  • Dorellik (UK)
  • How to Kill 400 Duponts (USA)
- 41. The Perils of Pauline (1967) Sten Martin 1967 - 5.1 (130)
- 42. "Comedy Playhouse" (1961)   James Franklin-Jones (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 9.6 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 43. Rocket to the Moon (1967)   Sir Harry Washington-Smythe 1967 - 5.0 (225)
AKAs:
  • Blast Off
  • Journey That Shook the World
  • Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (UK: complete title)
  • P.T. Barnum's Rocket to the Moon
  • Those Fantastic Flying Fools (USA)
- 44. A Guide for the Married Man (1967) Technical Adviser (Harold aka Tiger) 1967 - 6.7 (1,092)
- 45. "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1964)   Constable (2 episodes, 1967) 1967 - 8.2 (580)
2 TV episodes:
- 46. El fantástico mundo del doctor Coppelius (1966)   (uncredited) Voice of the Bull 1966 - -
AKAs:
  • Dr. Coppelius (USA)
  • Dr?? Coppelius!!! (UK)
  • The Fantastic World of Dr. Coppelius (International: English title: literal title)
  • The Mysterious House of Dr. C.
- 47. La grande vadrouille (1966)   Sir Reginald 1966 - 7.9 (3,864)
AKAs:
  • Don't Look Now - We're Being Shot At (UK)
  • Don't Look Now, We've Been Shot At
  • Don't Look Now: We're Being Shot At (USA)
- 48. Se tutte le donne del mondo (1966)   Lord Aldric/James 1966 - 6.2 (82)
AKAs:
  • If All the Women in the World (International: English title: literal title)
  • Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (USA)
  • Operation Paradise (International: English title: informal literal title)
  • Operazione paradiso (Italy: alternative title)
- 49. The Daydreamer (1966) (voice) Brig. Zachary Zilch (The First Tailor) 1966 - 6.0 (111)
- 50. Munster, Go Home! (1966) Freddie Munster 1966 - 5.9 (493)
- 51. Our Man in Marrakesh (1966)   El Caid 1966 - 5.5 (96)
AKAs:
  • Bang Bang! (USA: TV title)
  • Bang! Bang! You're Dead! (USA)
  • Bang, Bang, Bang! Marrakesh
  • I Spy, You Spy
- 52. The Sandwich Man (1966)   Scoutmaster 1966 - 5.5 (101)
AKAs:
  • That Swinging City
- 53. Top Crack (1966) Charles 1966 - 1.6 (5)
- 54. You Must Be Joking! (1965) Maj. Foskett 1965 - 5.5 (71)
- 55. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (1965)   Sir Percy Ware-Armitage 1965 - 6.9 (2,415)
AKAs:
  • Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
- 56. "Burke's Law" (1963)   Arthur Shelby / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1963-1965) 1965 - 7.7 (142)
AKAs:
  • Amos Burke, Secret Agent (USA: new title)
3 TV episodes:
- 57. Strange Bedfellows (1965) Assistant Mortician 1965 - 6.1 (196)
- 58. How to Murder Your Wife (1965) Charles 1965 - 6.6 (1,925)
- 59. The Wild Affair (1963) Godfrey Deane 1963 - 7.7 (9)
- 60. It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)   Lt.Col. J. Algernon Hawthorne 1963 - 7.5 (13,219)
AKAs:
  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (USA: promotional title)
- 61. Terry-Thomas (1963) (TV) 1963 - 6.0 (6)
- 62. The Mouse on the Moon (1963) (as Terry Thomas) Maurice Spender 1963 - 6.5 (556)
- 63. The British at Play (1963) (TV) 1963 - -
- 64. Kill or Cure (1962) Captain J. (Jeroboam) Barker-Rynde PI 1962 - 5.4 (69)
- 65. Operation Snatch (1962)   Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg 1962 - 5.3 (13)
AKAs:
  • Top Secret
- 66. The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) Ludwig ('The Singing Bone') 1962 - 6.4 (533)
- 67. Bachelor Flat (1962) Professor Bruce Patterson 1962 - 6.0 (163)
- 68. His and Hers (1961) Reggie Blake 1961 - 6.5 (9)
- 69. A Matter of WHO (1961) Bannister 1961 - 6.8 (21)
- 70. Make Mine Mink (1960) Major Rayne 1960 - 7.1 (309)
- 71. School for Scoundrels (1960)   Raymond Delauney 1960 - 7.7 (936)
AKAs:
  • School for Scoundrels or How to Win Without Actually Cheating! (UK: long title)
- 72. "Armchair Theatre" (1956)   Lord Arthur Savile (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 7.4 (22)
- 73. That's Odd (1960) 1960 - -
- 74. I'm All Right Jack (1959) Major Hitchcock 1959 - 7.4 (1,285)
- 75. Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959)   Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne 1959 - 6.1 (267)
AKAs:
  • Man in a Cocked Hat (USA)
- 76. Too Many Crooks (1959) William Delany 'Billy' Gordon 1959 - 6.6 (290)
- 77. tom thumb (1958) Ivan 1958 - 6.4 (774)
- 78. Happy Is the Bride (1958) Policeman 1958 - 6.3 (17)
- 79. Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) (as Terry Thomas) Captain Romney Carlton-Ricketts 1957 - 6.3 (362)
- 80. The Naked Truth (1957)   Lord Henry Mayley 1957 - 6.7 (528)
AKAs:
  • Your Past Is Showing (USA)
- 81. Beat Up the Town (1957) (TV) 1957 - -
- 82. Brothers in Law (1957) Alfred Green 1957 - 6.5 (103)
- 83. Lucky Jim (1957) Bertrand Welch 1957 - 6.1 (192)
- 84. The Green Man (1956) Charles Boughtflower 1956 - 7.2 (433)
- 85. "Friday Night with Terry-Thomas" (1956) Host 1956 - -
- 86. "Strictly T-T" (1956)   (6 episodes, 1956) 1956 - -
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 87. Private's Progress (1956) Maj. Hitchcock 1956 - 6.5 (249)
- 88. Around the Town (1955) (TV) 1955 - -
- 89. Cookery Nook (1951)   The Man (Husband) 1951 - -
AKAs:
  • What's Cooking (UK)
- 90. La belle Hélène (1951) (TV) Presenter 1951 - -
- 91. "How Do You View?" (1949) 1949 - -
- 92. Melody Club (1949) Freddy Forrester 1949 - -
- 93. A Date with a Dream (1948) Terry 1948 - 5.8 (10)
- 94. Copy Book Please (1948) Presenter 1948 - -
- 95. If You Don't Save Paper (1948) Shop Assistant 1948 - -
- 96. Quiet Wedding (1941) (uncredited) Extra 1941 - 7.5 (13)
- 97. For Freedom (1940) News reader 1940 - 5.0 (14)
- 98. Under Your Hat (1940) (uncredited) Party Guest 1940 - 5.8 (10)
- 99. Flying Fifty-Five (1939) (uncredited) Bit at Racetrack 1939 - -
- 100. Sam Goes Shopping (1939) Boyfriend 1939 - -
- 101. Climbing High (1938) (voice) (uncredited) Voice of a Cow 1938 - 5.3 (46)
- 102. Rhythm Racketeer (1937) (uncredited) Extra 1937 - -
- 103. It's Love Again (1936) (uncredited) Dancer (Extra) 1936 - 6.6 (48)
- 104. Cheer Up (1936) (uncredited) Extra: Dancer 1936 - 6.9 (5)
- 105. Things to Come (1936)   (uncredited) Man of the Future 1936 - 6.8 (1,817)
AKAs:
  • H.G. Wells' Things to Come (UK: complete title)
- 106. When Knights Were Bold (1936) (uncredited) Soldier 1936 - 6.4 (7)
- 107. This'll Make You Whistle (1936) (uncredited) Extra 1936 - -
- 108. Rhythm in the Air (1936) (uncredited) Drunkard Frankie (Extra) 1936 - -
- 109. The Ghost Goes West (1935) (uncredited) Bit Part 1935 - 6.9 (405)
- 110. Once in a Million (1935)   (uncredited) Man at auction 1935 - -
AKAs:
  • Weekend Millionaire (USA)
- 111. The Private Life of Henry VIII. (1933) (uncredited) Extra 1933 - 7.5 (1,004)
Producer
 Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Terry-Thomas in Northern Ireland (1963) (producer) 1963 - -
- 2. Terry-Thomas in the South of France (1963) (producer) 1963 - -
- 3. Terry-Thomas in Tuscany (1963)   (producer) 1963 - -
AKAs:
  • City of Flowers (UK: alternative title)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Terry-Thomas (1963) (TV) (writer) 1963 - 6.0 (6)
- 2. "How Do You View?" (1949) (writer) (1949-1950) 1949 - -
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Brass Monkey (1948)   (performer: "It's the Greatest Business in the World", "Somebody Blew My Bluebird's Egg") 1948 - 6.0 (29)
AKAs:
  • Lucky Mascot
Self
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- 1. "Heroes of Comedy" (1997)   Himself (1 episode) 1997 - 7.3 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Dinah's Place" (1970)   Himself (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 6.7 (7)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1967)   Himself / Himself - Guest Performer (3 episodes, 1968-1972) 1972 - 8.1 (334)
AKAs:
  • Laugh-In
3 TV episodes:
- 4. Tunisia: Yesterday and Today (1972) (voice) Himself 1972 - -
- 5. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1971) 1971 - 6.6 (116)
2 TV episodes:
- 6. "Parkinson" (1971)   Himself (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 8.1 (166)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "The Dick Cavett Show" (1968)   Himself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.9 (114)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Des O'Connor Show" (1970)   Himself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
AKAs:
  • The Des O'Connor Show (UK: alternative title) (USA: second season title)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "The Liberace Show" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 9.0 (8)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "The Hollywood Palace" (1964)   Himself - Comedian (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 9.5 (45)
1 TV episode:
- 11. "Showtime" (1968)   Himself - Host (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - -
AKAs:
  • The Big Show (UK: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 12. Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose (1968) Himself 1968 - 5.6 (8)
- 13. Everybody's Got a System (1965) (TV) 1965 - -
- 14. "The Andy Williams Show" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 7.3 (37)
1 TV episode:
- 15. An Hour with Robert Goulet (1964) (TV) 1964 - -
- 16. "What's My Line?" (1950)   Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 8.9 (268)
1 TV episode:
- 17. "The Garry Moore Show" (1958)   Himself (2 episodes, 1963-1964) 1964 - 7.3 (30)
2 TV episodes:
- 18. "The Jerry Lewis Show" (1963)   Himself (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 6.2 (7)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "The Judy Garland Show" (1963)   Himself (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 9.6 (87)
1 TV episode:
- 20. Terry-Thomas in Northern Ireland (1963) Himself - Host 1963 - -
- 21. Terry-Thomas in the South of France (1963) Himself - Host 1963 - -
- 22. Terry-Thomas in Tuscany (1963)   Himself - Host 1963 - -
AKAs:
  • City of Flowers (UK: alternative title)
- 23. The Bing Crosby Show (1961) (TV)   Himself 1961 - 7.4 (6)
AKAs:
  • Bing Crosby in London (USA: alternative title)
- 24. "My Wildest Dream" (1956)   Himself (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 25. "What's My Line" (1951)   Himself - Celebrity Challenger (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - 6.5 (9)
1 TV episode:
- 26. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Himself (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 27. The Queen Steps Out (1951)   Himself 1951 - -
AKAs:
  • The Queen Walks (UK)
- 28. Helter Skelter (1949) Himself 1949 - 4.7 (30)
- 29. Brass Monkey (1948)   (as Terry Thomas) Himself 1948 - 6.0 (29)
AKAs:
  • Lucky Mascot
Archive Footage
- 1. "American Masters"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Legends"  
1 TV episode:
- 3. Sir John Mills' Moving Memories (2000) (V) Himself
- 4. Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (1991) (TV) (uncredited) Lieutenant Colonel J. Algernon Hawthorne
- 5. The 1950's: Music, Memories & Milestones (1988) (V) Electric Company Fortune-teller
- 6. "Clapper Board"  
1 TV episode:
- 7. To See Such Fun (1977) Himself
- 8. The Karate Killers (1967) Constable
- 9. Lionpower from MGM (1967) (uncredited) Ladislaus Walichek

Additional Details

Other Works:

TV commercial as William Shakespeare, with June Whitfield as Anne Hathaway, for Birds Eye Cod in Mushroom Sauce. more

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4 Print Biographies | 26 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 6 Magazine Cover Photos more

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Comedy | Adventure | Family | Crime more

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