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Chaplin (1992) -- CHAPLIN is the larger-than-life story of the actor behind the icon and a stunning depiction of a bygone era when Hollywood was at its most glamorous.
Chaplin (1992) -- A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) -- This sequel to 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes' finds Vincent Price trying to revive his dead wife. His quest for the necessary elixir takes him to Egypt, to an ancient chamber buried deep in a mountainside, once used by the pharaohs.
Chaplin (1992) -- A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:
3 January 1942, West Gorton, Manchester, England, UK more
Date of Death:
21 February 2002, Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK more
Mini Biography:
He was the working class boy from Manchester whose intensity and natural... more
Trivia:
When he married Hancock he decided to officially adopt her daughter Melanie... more
STARmeter: ?
Up 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
British Actor Rigby Dead
 (From WENN. 12 August 2008, 4:58 AM, PDT)
John "Inspector Morse" Thaw Dies At 60
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 22 February 2002)

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Buried Treasure (2001) (TV)   Harry Jenkins 2001 - 7.2 (50)
AKAs:
  • Hidden Treasure (UK: alternative title)
- 2. "The Glass" (2001)   Jim Proctor (6 episodes, 2001) 2001 - 7.3 (28)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 3. "Kavanagh QC" (1995)   James Kavanagh QC / James Kavanagh (27 episodes, 1995-2001) 2001 - 7.9 (96)
- 4. Inspector Morse: Rest in Peace (2000) (V) Inspector Morse 2000 - 8.8 (11)
- 5. "Inspector Morse" (1987)   Chief Inspector Morse (33 episodes, 1987-2000) 2000 - 8.7 (1,024)
- 6. "Monsignor Renard" (2000)   Monsignor Augustine Renard (4 episodes, 2000) 2000 - 7.7 (97)
- 7. The Waiting Time (1999) (TV) Joshua Mantle 1999 - 5.0 (50)
- 8. Goodnight, Mister Tom (1999) (TV)   Tom Oakley 1999 - 8.0 (867)
AKAs:
  • Masterpiece Theatre: Goodnight Mister Tom (USA: series title)
- 9. Plastic Man (1999) (TV) Joe MacConnell 1999 - 6.7 (27)
- 10. Into the Blue (1997) (TV) Harry Barnett 1997 - 6.2 (57)
- 11. Masculine Mescaline (1996) The Man 1996 - 9.2 (9)
- 12. The Absence of War (1995) (TV) George Jones 1995 - 7.2 (13)
- 13. "A Year in Provence" (1993)   Peter Mayle (12 episodes, 1993) 1993 - 7.6 (174)
- 14. Chaplin (1992)   Fred Karno 1992 - 7.2 (11,980)
AKAs:
  • Charlot (Italy)
- 15. "Stanley and the Women" (1991) Stanley Duke 1991 - 6.2 (13)
- 16. "Home to Roost" (1985)   Henry Willows (29 episodes, 1985-1990) 1990 - 6.2 (58)
- 17. Bomber Harris (1989) (TV) Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris 1989 - 7.7 (61)
- 18. The Sign of Four (1987) (TV) Jonathan Small 1987 - 7.9 (231)
- 19. Cry Freedom (1987) Kruger 1987 - 7.3 (4,591)
- 20. Business as Usual (1987) Kieran Flynn 1987 - 6.0 (29)
- 21. We'll Support You Evermore (1985) (TV) Geoff Hollins 1985 - 8.0 (5)
- 22. The Life and Death of King John (1984) (TV)   Hubert de Burgh 1984 - 7.9 (33)
AKAs:
  • King John (UK)
  • The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Life and Death of King John (USA: video title)
- 23. "Mitch" (1984)   Mitch (10 episodes, 1984) 1984 - 8.8 (5)
- 24. Killer Waiting (1984) (TV) Major Peter Hastings 1984 - -
- 25. "Saturday Night Thriller" (1982)   Jack Buchus (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - -
- 26. Gräset sjunger (1981)   Dick Turner 1981 - 5.0 (52)
AKAs:
  • Killing Heat (USA)
  • The Grass Is Singing
- 27. Drake's Venture (1980) (TV) Francis Drake 1980 - 7.1 (18)
- 28. "The Sweeney" (1975)   Det. Insp. Jack Regan (53 episodes, 1975-1978) 1978 - 8.0 (258)
- 29. "Play for Today" (1970)   Dinny Matthews (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 7.1 (52)
- 30. Sweeney 2 (1978)   Det. Insp. Jack Regan 1978 - 6.3 (251)
AKAs:
  • Sweeney Two (UK: alternative title)
- 31. Sweeney! (1977) Det. Insp. Jack Regan 1977 - 7.0 (256)
- 32. "The Capone Investment" (1974)   Tom (2 episodes, 1974) 1974 - -
- 33. "Thick as Thieves" (1974)   Stan / Stanley (4 episodes, 1974) 1974 - 7.1 (9)
- 34. "Armchair Cinema" (1973)   Det. Insp. Jack Regan (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - -
- 35. "The Protectors" (1972)   Mario Carpiano (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 6.9 (49)
1 TV episode:
- 36. "BBC Play of the Month" (1965)   Banquo (2 episodes, 1970-1973) 1973 - 7.5 (24)
- 37. "Menace" (1970)   Don (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - -
1 TV episode:
- 38. "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" (1971)   Lt. Hoist (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.2 (15)
- 39. "The Adventures of Black Beauty" (1972)   Jack Desmond (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 6.6 (63)
- 40. "ITV Playhouse" (1967)   Williams (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 6.3 (13)
1 TV episode:
- 41. "Armchair Theatre" (1956)   Peter / Tony (2 episodes, 1971-1972) 1972 - 7.4 (22)
- 42. Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Shavers 1972 - 6.4 (1,762)
- 43. "The Frighteners" (1972)   Wood (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
- 44. "Pretenders" (1972)   Fast Jack (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
1 TV episode:
- 45. "The Onedin Line" (1971)   Carby (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.5 (157)
- 46. "Suspicion" (1971)   Richard Early (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - -
1 TV episode:
- 47. "Budgie" (1971)   Denzil Davies (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.8 (42)
- 48. "Happy Ever After" (1969)   Frank Wilshaw (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
1 TV episode:
- 49. "Big Brother" (1970)   Cordon (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
- 50. The Last Grenade (1970) Terry Mitchell 1970 - 5.8 (44)
- 51. Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition (1970) Dom 1970 - 5.6 (8)
- 52. "Strange Report" (1968)   Inspector Jenner (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.8 (37)
- 53. "ITV Saturday Night Theatre" (1969)   Rolf (2 episodes, 1969) 1969 - 4.5 (6)
AKAs:
  • ITV Sunday Night Theatre (UK: new title)
- 54. "The Borderers" (1968)   Sir Richard (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.9 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 55. The Bofors Gun (1968) Featherstone 1968 - 6.4 (125)
- 56. "Inheritance" (1967)   Will Oldroyd (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - -
1 TV episode:
- 57. "Bat Out of Hell" (1966)   Mark Paxton (5 episodes, 1966) 1966 - -
- 58. The Making of Jericho (1966) (TV) 1966 - -
- 59. "Redcap" (1964)   Sergeant John Mann / Sgt John Mann (26 episodes, 1964-1966) 1966 - -
26 TV episodes: 21 episodes not shown.
- 60. "The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre" (1960)   Alan Roper / David Jones (2 episodes, 1963-1965) 1965 - 7.5 (15)
AKAs:
  • Edgar Wallace (UK: alternative title)
  • Tales of Edgar Wallace (UK: alternative title)
- 61. "ITV Play of the Week" (1955)   Henry Potter / Private Hurst (3 episodes, 1961-1964) 1964 - 8.0 (15)
AKAs:
  • Play of the Week (UK: short title)
- 62. "The Avengers" (1961)   Capt. Trench (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 8.6 (1,165)
1 TV episode:
- 63. "Z Cars" (1962)   Det. Con. Elliot (4 episodes, 1963) 1963 - 7.5 (64)
4 TV episodes:
- 64. "ITV Television Playhouse" (1955)   Barritt (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 4.5 (7)
- 65. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)   Bosworth 1962 - 7.7 (2,108)
AKAs:
  • Rebel with a Cause
- 66. Smashing Day (1962) (TV) Stan 1962 - -
- 67. "Probation Officer" (1959)   Stan Liddell (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - -
1 TV episode:
- 68. Nil Carborundum (1962) (TV) 1962 - -
- 69. "The Younger Generation" (1961)   Charlie / 7 characters not shown (7 episodes, 1961) 1961 - -
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Inspector Morse" (1987)   executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd. (8 episodes, 1993-2000) 2000 - 8.7 (1,024)
8 TV episodes: 3 episodes not shown.
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Last Morse: A Documentary (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - 9.5 (13)
- 2. "Britain at War in Colour" (2000) (voice) Narrator 2000 - 7.3 (21)
- 3. "The Second World War in Colour" (1999) (voice) Narrator 1999 - 8.1 (110)
- 4. "Aspel & Company" (1984)   Himself (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.9 (24)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "This Is Your Life" (1955)   Guest / Himself (2 episodes, 1977-1981) 1981 - 6.6 (29)
- 6. "The Morecambe & Wise Show" (1968)   Guvnor (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - 8.7 (72)
Archive Footage
- 1. "Call the Cops"  
1 TV episode:
  • Episode #1.1 (2008) (uncredited) Jack Regan/Chief Inspector Morse
- 2. The Real 'Life on Mars'! (2008) (TV) (uncredited) Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- 3. "How TV Changed Britain"  
1 TV episode:
  • Women (2008) (uncredited) Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- 4. The Music of Morse (2007) (TV) (uncredited) Chief Inspector Morse
- 5. "Kevin Whately: Morse & Me" (2007) Chief Inspector Morse
- 6. There's Something About... Morse (2007) (TV) (uncredited) Chief Inspector Morse
- 7. Lewis... Behind the Scenes (2007) (TV) Chief Inspector Morse
- 8. "Super Sleuths"  
1 TV episode:
- 9. Total Cops (2003) (TV) DI Jack Reagan/Chief Inspector Morse
- 10. RIP 2002 (2002) (TV)
- 11. The John Thaw Story (2002) (TV) Himself
- 12. John Thaw: An Appreciation (2002) (TV) Himself
- 13. The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV) (uncredited) Chief Inspector Morse
- 14. Goodbye 2000 (2000) (TV) (uncredited) Chief Insp. Endeavour Morse

Additional Details

Other Works:
Early 1980s: Audio book tape -- "Modesty Blaise: I Had a Date With Lady Janet." more
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