Peter Copley
Acting
Peter Copley (20 May 1915 – 7 October 2008) was an English television, film and stage actor. Copley was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, son of the printmakers, John Copley and Ethel Gabain. After changing his mind about joining the Royal Navy, he studied at the Old Vic School and started out as a stage actor in 1932. He made his first film appearance in 1934, going on to play a wide variety of characters from the villainous to the meek and mild. In 1946, he appeared on stage in "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the New Theatre in London. In 1951 he appeared at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End in the comedy play The Happy Family by Michael Clayton Hutton. TV credits include: Thorndyke, Danger Man, The Saint, The Avengers, The Forsyte Saga, The Troubleshooters, The Champions, Department S, Doomwatch, Z-Cars, Fall of Eagles, Survivors, Bless Me, Father (episode "A Legend Comes to Stay"), Father Brown (episode "The Curse of the Golden Cross"), Doctor Who (in the serial "Pyramids of Mars"), Sutherland's Law, Tales of the Unexpected, Miss Marple (episode "Nemesis"), Lovejoy, The Bill, Cadfael, The Diamond Brothers: South by South East and One Foot in the Grave. Copley continued to act well into his nineties. A resident of Bristol, Copley was awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of Arts by the University of the West of England in 2001.
Known for
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tvThe Colour of Magic
2008
Greyhald Spold
movieOliver Twist
2005
Dining Hall Master
tvThe Last Detective
2003
Colonel Colin Ingate
tvWives and Daughters
1999
Robinson
movieJanice Beard 45 WPM
1999
Sean's Father
movieMonk's Hood
1994
Abbot Heribert
movieThe Leper of St. Giles
1994
Abbot Heribert
movieThe Sanctuary Sparrow
1994
Abbot Heribert
movieOne Corpse Too Many
1994
Abbot Heribert
tvCadfael
1994
Abbot Heribert
tvAgatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Burgoyne
movieEmpire of the Sun
1987
British Prisoner
tvCasualty
1986
Dan Woods / Hugh Phipps
tvArtists and Models
1986
Savigny
tvLovejoy
1986
Harold Richards
tvTheatre Night
1985
Gribsby
tvThe Prisoner of Zenda
1984
Marshal Strakencz
movieWitness for the Prosecution
1982
Dr. Harrison
movieUnited Kingdom
1981
Commissioner
movieLittle Lord Fauntleroy
1980
Reverend Muldaur
movieRabbit Pie Day
1980
The Colonel
movieChurchill and the Generals
1979
Gen. Sir John Dill
tvTales of the Unexpected
1979
Man at Railway Station
The Foundation
1977
Dr. Richard Montagu
tvThe New Avengers
1976
Prof. Waterlow
tvBill Brand
1976
Cedric Maddocks
movieShout at the Devil
1976
Admiral Howe
movieHennessy
1975
Home Secretary
movieDoctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
1975
Dr. Warlock
tvSurvivors
1975
Dr. Bronson
tvFather Brown
1974
Reverend John Walters
tvFall of Eagles
1974
Bethmann-Hollweg
movieBeyond Our Means
1973
Dr. Charteris
Armchair 30
1973
Mr. Justice Hobbin
movieThat's Your Funeral
1972
1st Funeral Director
tvCrown Court
1972
Sir Peter Cutforth / His Honour Judge Edmonds
tvThe Long Chase
1972
Morrison
tvJustice
1971
Wigmore
movieTaste of Evil
1971
Mackinlay
tvDoomwatch
1970
Admiral Sir Richard Tranton
tvManhunt
1970
Martin
tvDepartment S
1969
The Auctioneer
movieMosquito Squadron
1969
Mr. Scott
movieTower of London: The Innocent
1969
Archbishop
tvThe Gold Robbers
1969
AC Farr
Imperial Palace
1969
Emile Cousin
movieAll at Sea
1969
Mr. Gordon
movieThe Shoes of the Fisherman
1968
English Cardinal #1
tvThe Champions
1968
Antrobus
tvThe Expert
1968
Hillard
tvHalf Hour Story
1967
Mr. Fergus
The Investigation
1967
Counsel for the Prosecution
tvThe Informer
1966
Richard Edwards
The Devil's Eggshell
1966
The Home Secretary
tvBBC Play of the Month
1965
The Home Inspector
movieStranger in the Family
1965
Charles Wilson
tvOut of the Unknown
1965
Charles Wilson / Hull / Mackinlay
movieHelp!
1965
Jeweller
tvThe Troubleshooters
1965
MacLaren
movieThe Knack... and How to Get It
1965
Picture Owner
movieThe July Plot
1964
General Friedrich Olbright
tvRedcap
1964
Colonel Matherson
tvThe Wednesday Play
1964
Gen. Friedrich Olbright / Roger Gibbs
movieKing and Country
1964
Colonel
Thorndyke
1964
Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke
tvTheatre 625
1964
Seytfert, Counsel for the Prosecution / Hector McKellar
movieThe Third Secret
1964
Dr Leo Whitset
tvDoctor Who
1963
Dr. Warlock
tvThe Saint
1962
Don Morland
movieVictim
1961
Paul Mandrake
tvThe Avengers
1961
Henry Barker / Sparshott
tvMaigret
1960
Xavier Marton
movieRockets Galore
1958
Scientist
movieThe Government Inspector
1958
School Superintendent
movieJust My Luck
1957
Mr. Gilbert Weaver
The End Begins
1957
Tom Jarrow
movieThe Smallest Show on Earth
1957
Actor in The Mystery of Hell Valley (uncredited)
movieTime Without Pity
1957
Prison Chaplain
moviePeril for the Guy
1956
Mr. Ritter
movieSaadia
1953
Leader Mokhazenis
movieThe Clue of the Missing Ape
1953
His Excellency
movieThe Sword and the Rose
1953
Sir Edwin Caskoden
movieThe Hour of 13
1952
Cummings
movieThe Card
1952
P. Shillitoe (uncredited)
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Dr. Harrison
movieFarewell Again
1937
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