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Charles Gray

Bio: Charles Gray (29 August 1928 - 7 March 2000) was an English actor who was well-known for roles including the arch-villain Blofeld in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, Sherlock Holmes' brother Mycroft Holmes in the Granada television series, and as the narrator of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.
Born: Wed, Aug 29 1928
Birthplace: Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK

Death: Tue, Mar 07 2000
Charles Gray is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Passing Through
Passing Through
Charles Gray would have been no older than 71 in Passing Through
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2021
Poster of Love Don't Come Easy
Love Don't Come Easy
Charles Gray would have been no older than 71 in Love Don't Come Easy as 'Mr. Fairbanks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Exotic Locations of 'Diamonds Are Forever'
The Exotic Locations of 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Charles Gray would have been no older than 71 in The Exotic Locations of 'Diamonds Are Forever' as 'Blofeld (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Bond Girls Are Forever
Bond Girls Are Forever
Charles Gray would have been no older than 71 in Bond Girls Are Forever as 'Ernst Stavro Blofeld (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
Charles Gray was 69 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Arundell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Orson Welles: The One-Man Band
Orson Welles: The One-Man Band
Charles Gray was 67 in Orson Welles: The One-Man Band as 'Self (segment "Taylor's shop" ) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1995
Poster of Absolute Hell
Absolute Hell
Charles Gray was 63 in Absolute Hell as 'Maurice Hussey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1991
Poster of Firestar: First Contact
Firestar: First Contact
Charles Gray was 62 in Firestar: First Contact as 'Commodore Vandross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Harry and Harriet
Harry and Harriet
Charles Gray was 61 in Harry and Harriet as 'Satan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Charles Gray was 59 in Dreams Lost, Dreams Found as 'Jason Klein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Cariani and the Courtesans
Cariani and the Courtesans
Charles Gray was 58 in Cariani and the Courtesans as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1987
Poster of Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Charles Gray was 58 in Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat
Charles Gray was 57 in Casey at the Bat as 'Mr. Dent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1986
Poster of The Gourmet
The Gourmet
Charles Gray was 57 in The Gourmet as 'Manley Kingston'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1986
Poster of The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors
Charles Gray was 55 in The Comedy of Errors as 'Solinus, Duke of Ephesus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1983
Poster of An Englishman Abroad
An Englishman Abroad
Charles Gray was 55 in An Englishman Abroad as 'Claudius (Charles)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1983
Poster of The Jigsaw Man
The Jigsaw Man
Charles Gray was 55 in The Jigsaw Man as 'Sir James Chorley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1983
Poster of Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story
Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story
Charles Gray was 54 in Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story as 'Earl Spencer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of Troilus & Cressida
Troilus & Cressida
Charles Gray was 53 in Troilus & Cressida as 'Pandarus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of Ticket to Heaven
Ticket to Heaven
Charles Gray was 53 in Ticket to Heaven as 'Musician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment
Charles Gray was 52 in Shock Treatment as 'Judge Oliver Wright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of The Mirror Crack'd
The Mirror Crack'd
Charles Gray was 52 in The Mirror Crack'd as 'Bates, The Butler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of Schalcken the Painter
Schalcken the Painter
Charles Gray was 51 in Schalcken the Painter as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of Mrs. R's Daughter
Mrs. R's Daughter
Charles Gray was 51 in Mrs. R's Daughter as 'Rogers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1979
Poster of The House on Garibaldi Street
The House on Garibaldi Street
Charles Gray was 50 in The House on Garibaldi Street as 'Gen. Lischke'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1979
Poster of Ike
Ike
Charles Gray was 50 in Ike as 'Gen. "Freddie" de Guingand'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Charles Gray was 50 in Julius Caesar as 'Julius Caesar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1979
Poster of Richard II
Richard II
Charles Gray was 50 in Richard II as 'Duke of York'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1978
Poster of The Legacy
The Legacy
Charles Gray was 50 in The Legacy as 'Karl Liebnecht'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Three Dangerous Ladies
Three Dangerous Ladies
Charles Gray was 48 in Three Dangerous Ladies as 'Santander'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977
Poster of Silver Bears
Silver Bears
Charles Gray was 48 in Silver Bears as 'Charles Cook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1977
Poster of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Charles Gray was 48 in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as 'Mycroft Holmes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1976
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
Charles Gray was 47 in The Philanthropist as 'Braham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1975
Poster of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Charles Gray was 46 in The Rocky Horror Picture Show as 'The Criminologist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1975
Poster of Night is the Time For Killing
Night is the Time For Killing
Charles Gray was 46 in Night is the Time For Killing as 'Hilary Vance'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1975
Poster of The Beast Must Die
The Beast Must Die
Charles Gray was 45 in The Beast Must Die as 'Bennington'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of On the Game
On the Game
Charles Gray was 45 in On the Game as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1974
Poster of Tales That Witness Madness
Tales That Witness Madness
Charles Gray was 45 in Tales That Witness Madness as 'Nicholas (Clinic Link Episodes segment) (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Theatre of Blood
Theatre of Blood
Charles Gray was 44 in Theatre of Blood as 'Solomon Psaltery (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of The Millionairess
The Millionairess
Charles Gray was 44 in The Millionairess as 'Adrian Blenderbland'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Charles Gray was 43 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Antonio'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1972
Poster of London
London
Charles Gray was 43 in London as 'Mr. Mapleton, Tailor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
Charles Gray was 43 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Gayev'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
Charles Gray was 43 in Diamonds Are Forever as 'Ernst Stavro Blofeld'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of When Eight Bells Toll
When Eight Bells Toll
Charles Gray was 42 in When Eight Bells Toll as 'Sir Anthony Skouras (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1971
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Charles Gray was 42 in The Executioner as 'Vaughan Jones'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1970
Poster of Cromwell
Cromwell
Charles Gray was 41 in Cromwell as 'The Earl of Essex'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1970
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Charles Gray was 41 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Antonio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of The File of the Golden Goose
The File of the Golden Goose
Charles Gray was 41 in The File of the Golden Goose as 'Harrison, 'The Owl''.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1969
Poster of Mosquito Squadron
Mosquito Squadron
Charles Gray was 40 in Mosquito Squadron as 'Air Commodore Hufford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1969
Poster of The Nine Ages of Nakedness
The Nine Ages of Nakedness
Charles Gray was 40 in The Nine Ages of Nakedness as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1969
Poster of The Devil Rides Out
The Devil Rides Out
Charles Gray was 39 in The Devil Rides Out as 'Mocata'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1968
Poster of The Secret War of Harry Frigg
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
Charles Gray was 39 in The Secret War of Harry Frigg as 'Gen. Adrian Cox-Roberts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1968
Poster of The Man Outside
The Man Outside
Charles Gray was 38 in The Man Outside as 'Charles Griddon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1967
Poster of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Charles Gray was 38 in You Only Live Twice as 'Dikko Henderson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967
Poster of The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals
Charles Gray was 38 in The Night of the Generals as 'General von Seidlitz-Gabler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1967
Poster of Masquerade
Masquerade
Charles Gray was 36 in Masquerade as 'Benson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1965
Poster of Tea Party
Tea Party
Charles Gray was 36 in Tea Party
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1965
Poster of Man in the Moon
Man in the Moon
Charles Gray was 32 in Man in the Moon as 'Leo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Charles Gray was 31 in The Entertainer as 'Columnist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1960
Poster of Tommy the Toreador
Tommy the Toreador
Charles Gray was 31 in Tommy the Toreador as 'Gomez'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1959
Poster of The Desperate Man
The Desperate Man
Charles Gray was 31 in The Desperate Man as 'Lawson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Heart of a Child
Heart of a Child
Charles Gray was 29 in Heart of a Child as 'Fritz Heiss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1958
Poster of I Accuse!
I Accuse!
Charles Gray was 29 in I Accuse! as 'Captain Brossard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Charles Gray was 70+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
Charles Gray was 66+ in Scarlett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1994
Poster of Tales From The Poop Deck
Tales From The Poop Deck
Charles Gray was 63+ in Tales From The Poop Deck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1992
Poster of Performance
Performance
Charles Gray was 62+ in Performance as 'Maurice Hussey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Blackeyes
Blackeyes
Charles Gray was 61+ in Blackeyes as 'Sebastian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 29 1989
Poster of Hannay
Hannay
Charles Gray was 59+ in Hannay
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Charles Gray was 59+ in The New Statesman as 'Roland Gidleigh-Park'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Porterhouse Blue
Porterhouse Blue
Charles Gray was 58+ in Porterhouse Blue as 'Sir Cathcart D'Eath'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Charles Gray was 56+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Charles Gray was 55+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Mycroft Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Charles Gray was 53+ in Bergerac as 'Bart Bellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Ike
Ike
Charles Gray was 50+ in Ike as 'Gen. 'Freddie' DeGuingand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Charles Gray was 50+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare as 'Duke of York'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Hazell
Hazell
Charles Gray was 49+ in Hazell
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1978
Poster of The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
Charles Gray was 48+ in The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 1977
Poster of The Venturers
The Venturers
Charles Gray was 46+ in The Venturers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 1975
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
Charles Gray was 45+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Rodzianko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Charles Gray was 44+ in Thriller as 'Hilary Vance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Upper Crusts
The Upper Crusts
Charles Gray was 44+ in The Upper Crusts
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1973
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Charles Gray was 43+ in Upstairs, Downstairs as 'Sir Edwin Partridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Charles Gray was 43+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Eugene Valmont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Charles Gray was 42+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age
Charles Gray was 40+ in The Jazz Age
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 10 1968
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Charles Gray was 37+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Gayev, Adrian Blenderbland, Mr. Beebe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Out of This World
Out of This World
Charles Gray was 33+ in Out of This World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1962
Poster of Gunslinger
Gunslinger
Charles Gray was 32+ in Gunslinger as 'Pico McGuire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1961
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Charles Gray was 32+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Charles Gray was 31+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Charles Gray was 27+ in Highway Patrol as 'Officer Edwards (#1430)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Charles Gray was 27+ in Gunsmoke as 'Sheriff, Tyler, Bob Gringle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Charles Gray was 23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Bounine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951