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Don Warrington

Bio: Don Warrington MBE (born Donald Williams, 23 May 1951) is a Trinidadian-born British actor. He is best known for playing Philip Smith in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp (1974–78), and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson in the BBC detective series Death in Paradise (2011–present)
Born: Wed, May 23 1951
Birthplace: Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Don Warrington is 73 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Shelf
Shelf
Don Warrington was 73 in Shelf as 'Grant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2024
Poster of Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal
Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal
Don Warrington was 72 in Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 2023
Poster of Still We Thrive
Still We Thrive
Don Warrington was 70 in Still We Thrive
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 2022
Poster of Rhythm of Life
Rhythm of Life
Don Warrington was 70 in Rhythm of Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 2021
Poster of You, Me and Him
You, Me and Him
Don Warrington was 66 in You, Me and Him as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of On Christmas Night
On Christmas Night
Don Warrington was 65 in On Christmas Night as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2016
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Don Warrington was 65 in King Lear as 'King Lear'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 2016
Poster of The Ark
The Ark
Don Warrington was 63 in The Ark as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of The Toys That Made Christmas
The Toys That Made Christmas
Don Warrington was 60 in The Toys That Made Christmas as 'Self - Child of the '60s'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of The Glass Man
The Glass Man
Don Warrington was 60 in The Glass Man as 'Anton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2011
Poster of It's a Wonderful Afterlife
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Don Warrington was 58 in It's a Wonderful Afterlife as 'Chief Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2010
Poster of God, Smell and Her
God, Smell and Her
Don Warrington was 57 in God, Smell and Her
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 2009
Poster of Futureshock: Comet
Futureshock: Comet
Don Warrington was 56 in Futureshock: Comet as 'General Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 2008
Poster of Land of the Blind
Land of the Blind
Don Warrington was 54 in Land of the Blind as 'First Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2006
Poster of Manilla Envelopes
Manilla Envelopes
Don Warrington was 54 in Manilla Envelopes
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Fat Slags
Fat Slags
Don Warrington was 53 in Fat Slags as 'General Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter
The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter
Don Warrington was 49 in The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 2000
Poster of Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Don Warrington was 48 in Lighthouse as 'Prison Officer Ian Goslet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2000
Poster of Tube Tales
Tube Tales
Don Warrington was 48 in Tube Tales as 'Preacher (Steal Away), Preacher (segment "Steal Away")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of 8 ½ Women
8 ½ Women
Don Warrington was 47 in 8 ½ Women as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1999
Poster of Babymother
Babymother
Don Warrington was 47 in Babymother as 'Luther - the don'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1998
Poster of The Trick
The Trick
Don Warrington was 46 in The Trick as 'The Magic Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Don Warrington was 45 in Hamlet as 'Voltimand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of 'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter
'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter
Don Warrington was 45 in 'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
Don Warrington was 42 in Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups as 'Commander Blinks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Camping
Camping
Don Warrington was 38 in Camping
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Borderland
Borderland
Don Warrington was 37 in Borderland as 'Josh'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1988
Poster of The Lion of Africa
The Lion of Africa
Don Warrington was 36 in The Lion of Africa as 'Henry Piggot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1987
Poster of Bloodbath at the House of Death
Bloodbath at the House of Death
Don Warrington was 32 in Bloodbath at the House of Death as 'Stephen Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1984
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Don Warrington was 28 in Rising Damp as 'Philip Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of The Last Giraffe
The Last Giraffe
Don Warrington was 28 in The Last Giraffe as 'Peter Mwenga'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 1979
Poster of Club Havana
Club Havana
Don Warrington was 24 in Club Havana as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1975
Poster of Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
Don Warrington was 24 in Carbon Copy as 'Albert Sharpe II'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1975
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
Don Warrington will be 73+ in Night Shift as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Beyond Paradise
Beyond Paradise
Don Warrington was 71+ in Beyond Paradise as 'Commissioner Selwyn Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of Between the Covers
Between the Covers
Don Warrington was 69+ in Between the Covers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Poster of Henry IX
Henry IX
Don Warrington was 65+ in Henry IX as 'Gilbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of The Five
The Five
Don Warrington was 64+ in The Five as 'Ray Kenwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 2016
Poster of Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows
Don Warrington was 63+ in Chasing Shadows as 'CS Harley Drayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Don Warrington was 60+ in Death in Paradise as 'Selwyn Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Don Warrington was 60+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Going Postal
Going Postal
Don Warrington was 59+ in Going Postal as 'Priest of Offler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 30 2010
Poster of The Addictions of Sin: WH Auden in His Own Words
The Addictions of Sin: WH Auden in His Own Words
Don Warrington was 57+ in The Addictions of Sin: WH Auden in His Own Words as 'Readings (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 2009
Poster of Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK
Don Warrington was 57+ in Law & Order: UK
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of M.I. High
M.I. High
Don Warrington was 55+ in M.I. High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2007
Poster of New Street Law
New Street Law
Don Warrington was 54+ in New Street Law as ', Judge Ken Winyard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Don Warrington was 53+ in Doctor Who as 'Mr.Präsident'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of London
London
Don Warrington was 52+ in London as 'Ignatius Sancho'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
Don Warrington was 52+ in Grumpy Old Men as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of The Crouches
The Crouches
Don Warrington was 52+ in The Crouches as 'Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Believe Nothing
Believe Nothing
Don Warrington was 51+ in Believe Nothing as 'Chairman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 2002
Poster of Manchild
Manchild
Don Warrington was 50+ in Manchild as 'Patrick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Don Warrington was 50+ in Waking the Dead as 'Gideon Barclay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Don Warrington was 48+ in Arabian Nights as 'Hari Ben Karim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of CI5: The New Professionals
CI5: The New Professionals
Don Warrington was 48+ in CI5: The New Professionals
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of The Seventh Scroll
The Seventh Scroll
Don Warrington was 48+ in The Seventh Scroll as 'Colonel Nogo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 15 1999
Poster of Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
Don Warrington was 46+ in Trial & Retribution
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Backup
Backup
Don Warrington was 44+ in Backup
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Chiller
Chiller
Don Warrington was 43+ in Chiller as 'John Meyburne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of To Play the King
To Play the King
Don Warrington was 42+ in To Play the King as 'Graham Gaunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Don Warrington was 36+ in Red Dwarf as 'Commander Binks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Don Warrington was 35+ in Casualty as 'Trevor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Don Warrington was 34+ in Lovejoy as 'Felix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Don Warrington was 34+ in The Mysteries as 'Angel Gabriel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Don Warrington was 33+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Triangle
Triangle
Don Warrington was 29+ in Triangle as 'Alan Lansing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Don Warrington was 23+ in Rising Damp as 'Philip'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974