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Donald Sumpter

Bio: Donald Sumpter (born 13 February 1943) is an English actor. He has appeared in film and television since the mid-1960s
Born: Sat, Feb 13 1943
Birthplace: Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Donald Sumpter is 81 years old
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Poster of Limonov: The Ballad
Limonov: The Ballad
Donald Sumpter was 81 in Limonov: The Ballad as 'Eddie's Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of The Man Who Invented Christmas
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Donald Sumpter was 74 in The Man Who Invented Christmas as 'Haddock / Ghost of Marley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2017
Poster of In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea
Donald Sumpter was 72 in In the Heart of the Sea as 'Paul Macy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2015
Poster of Coalition
Coalition
Donald Sumpter was 72 in Coalition as 'Paddy Ashdown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 2015
Poster of Bypass
Bypass
Donald Sumpter was 71 in Bypass as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2014
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Donald Sumpter was 68 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as 'Detective Inspector Gustaf Morell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 2011
Poster of Way of the Morris
Way of the Morris
Donald Sumpter was 68 in Way of the Morris as 'Voice of Creation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of The Murder at Road Hill House
The Murder at Road Hill House
Donald Sumpter was 68 in The Murder at Road Hill House as 'Peter Edlin QC'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 2011
Poster of Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
Donald Sumpter was 67 in Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie as 'Pythol (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of London Boulevard
London Boulevard
Donald Sumpter was 67 in London Boulevard as 'Pentonville Governor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of Among Us
Among Us
Donald Sumpter was 67 in Among Us as 'Man on bench'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of Into the Storm
Into the Storm
Donald Sumpter was 66 in Into the Storm as 'Lord Halifax'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 2009
Poster of Einstein and Eddington
Einstein and Eddington
Donald Sumpter was 65 in Einstein and Eddington as 'Max Planck'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 2008
Poster of Heist
Heist
Donald Sumpter was 64 in Heist as 'King Edward'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises
Donald Sumpter was 64 in Eastern Promises as 'Yuri'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Donald Sumpter was 63 in Dracula as 'Alfred Singleton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 2006
Poster of Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener
Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener
Donald Sumpter was 62 in Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 2006
Poster of The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener
Donald Sumpter was 62 in The Constant Gardener as 'Tim Donohue'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2005
Poster of K-19: The Widowmaker
K-19: The Widowmaker
Donald Sumpter was 59 in K-19: The Widowmaker as 'Dr. Savran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2002
Poster of The Point Men
The Point Men
Donald Sumpter was 58 in The Point Men as 'Benni Baum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Donald Sumpter was 58 in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby as 'Mr. Brooker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Enigma
Enigma
Donald Sumpter was 57 in Enigma as 'Leveret'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Donald Sumpter was 56 in Great Expectations as 'Compeyson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 1999
Poster of Tangier Cop
Tangier Cop
Donald Sumpter was 53 in Tangier Cop as 'Ahmed Yaasin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Donald Sumpter was 52 in Richard III as 'Brackenbury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Being Human
Being Human
Donald Sumpter was 51 in Being Human as 'Salgado'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of Grushko
Grushko
Donald Sumpter was 51 in Grushko as 'Kartashov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1994
Poster of Bad Ronald
Bad Ronald
Donald Sumpter was 49 in Bad Ronald as 'Michael, le père'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1992
Poster of Aimée
Aimée
Donald Sumpter was 48 in Aimée as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Donald Sumpter was 47 in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead as 'Claudius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of Curse of the Pink Panther
Curse of the Pink Panther
Donald Sumpter was 40 in Curse of the Pink Panther as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1983
Poster of Antony & Cleopatra
Antony & Cleopatra
Donald Sumpter was 38 in Antony & Cleopatra as 'Pompeius'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1981
Poster of The Tom Machine
The Tom Machine
Donald Sumpter was 37 in The Tom Machine as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of Meetings with Remarkable Men
Meetings with Remarkable Men
Donald Sumpter was 36 in Meetings with Remarkable Men as 'Pogossian'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 1979
Poster of A Light That Shines
A Light That Shines
Donald Sumpter was 36 in A Light That Shines as 'Brother Martin Jerome'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1979
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Donald Sumpter was 35 in Les Misérables as 'Agent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1978
Poster of The Black Panther
The Black Panther
Donald Sumpter was 34 in The Black Panther as 'Donald Neilson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1977
Poster of Catchpenny Twist
Catchpenny Twist
Donald Sumpter was 34 in Catchpenny Twist as 'Spalding'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 1977
Poster of Hardcore
Hardcore
Donald Sumpter was 34 in Hardcore as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1977
Poster of The Saliva Milkshake
The Saliva Milkshake
Donald Sumpter was 31 in The Saliva Milkshake as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Donald Sumpter was 31 in Stardust as 'TV Concert Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1974
Poster of Mr. Axelford's Angel
Mr. Axelford's Angel
Donald Sumpter was 31 in Mr. Axelford's Angel as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
Donald Sumpter was 29 in The Breaking of Colonel Keyser as 'Dellow'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1972
Poster of Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Donald Sumpter was 29 in Doctor Who: The Sea Devils as 'Commander Ridgeway'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1972
Poster of Bleak Moments
Bleak Moments
Donald Sumpter was 28 in Bleak Moments as 'Norman's Friend'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1971
Poster of Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Donald Sumpter was 28 in Sunday Bloody Sunday as 'Party Guest'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1971
Poster of I Am a Groupie
I Am a Groupie
Donald Sumpter was 27 in I Am a Groupie as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1970
Poster of The Walking Stick
The Walking Stick
Donald Sumpter was 27 in The Walking Stick as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of Mad Jack
Mad Jack
Donald Sumpter was 26 in Mad Jack
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Night After Night After Night
Night After Night After Night
Donald Sumpter was 25 in Night After Night After Night as 'Pete Laver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Lost Continent
The Lost Continent
Donald Sumpter was 25 in The Lost Continent as 'Sparks, the Radioman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1968
Poster of Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space
Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space
Donald Sumpter was 25 in Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space as 'Enrico Casali'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1968
Poster of The Window Cleaner
The Window Cleaner
Donald Sumpter was 24 in The Window Cleaner as 'David'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Donald Sumpter will be 81+ in Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
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 The Cleaner
The Cleaner
Donald Sumpter was 78+ in The Cleaner as 'Sir James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 2021
Poster of Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret
Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret
Donald Sumpter was 76+ in Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret as 'Bishop Peter Ball'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 13 2020
Poster of Chernobyl
Chernobyl
Donald Sumpter was 76+ in Chernobyl as 'Zharkov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2019
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Donald Sumpter was 75+ in Les Misérables as 'Mabeuf'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 2018
Poster of Jekyll and Hyde
Jekyll and Hyde
Donald Sumpter was 72+ in Jekyll and Hyde as 'Garson'.
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Sun, Oct 25 2015
Poster of 12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys
Donald Sumpter was 71+ in 12 Monkeys as 'Seer'.
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Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of One Child
One Child
Donald Sumpter was 71+ in One Child as 'Jim Arthurton'.
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Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of New Worlds
New Worlds
Donald Sumpter was 71+ in New Worlds as 'Sidney'.
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Tue, Apr 01 2014
Poster of Quirke
Quirke
Donald Sumpter was 71+ in Quirke as 'Josh Crawford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 2014
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Donald Sumpter was 70+ in Atlantis as 'Tiresius'.
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Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Donald Sumpter was 70+ in Peaky Blinders as 'Arthur Bigge'.
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Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of The Mill
The Mill
Donald Sumpter was 70+ in The Mill as 'Samuel Greg'.
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Sun, Jul 28 2013
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
Donald Sumpter was 70+ in Endeavour as 'Emil Valdemar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of The Secret of Crickley Hall
The Secret of Crickley Hall
Donald Sumpter was 69+ in The Secret of Crickley Hall as 'Gordon Pyke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2012
Poster of Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Donald Sumpter was 68+ in Black Mirror as 'Julian Hereford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 2011
Poster of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
Donald Sumpter was 68+ in Game of Thrones as 'Maester Luwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2011
Poster of Being Human
Being Human
Donald Sumpter was 65+ in Being Human as 'Kemp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 25 2009
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Donald Sumpter was 65+ in Merlin as 'The Fisher King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Donald Sumpter was 65+ in Tess of the D'Urbervilles as 'Parson Tringham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2008
Poster of Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains
Donald Sumpter was 64+ in Heroes and Villains
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 2007
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
Donald Sumpter was 64+ in Fallen Angel as 'Simon Martlesham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 11 2007
Poster of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
Donald Sumpter was 62+ in Eleventh Hour
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Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Donald Sumpter was 62+ in Doctor Who as 'The President'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey
The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey
Donald Sumpter was 61+ in The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey as 'Ministeren, Indenrigsminister Nacuk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2004
Poster of Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
Donald Sumpter was 60+ in Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
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Thu, Sep 04 2003
Poster of The Last Detective
The Last Detective
Donald Sumpter was 59+ in The Last Detective
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Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Rose and Maloney
Rose and Maloney
Donald Sumpter was 59+ in Rose and Maloney
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Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Donald Sumpter was 59+ in Ultimate Force
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Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Donald Sumpter was 59+ in Spooks as 'Stephen Kirby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of In Deep
In Deep
Donald Sumpter was 58+ in In Deep as 'Keith Sullivan'.
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Mon, Feb 19 2001
Poster of Bombay Blue
Bombay Blue
Donald Sumpter was 54+ in Bombay Blue as 'Supt. John Mayberry'.
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Sat, Oct 04 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Donald Sumpter was 54+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Tim Settingfield'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Cold Lazarus
Cold Lazarus
Donald Sumpter was 53+ in Cold Lazarus as 'Dr. Rawl'.
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Sun, May 26 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Donald Sumpter was 53+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
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Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North
Donald Sumpter was 52+ in Our Friends in the North as 'Harold Chapple, Commander Harold Chapple'.
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Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of Crocodile Shoes
Crocodile Shoes
Donald Sumpter was 51+ in Crocodile Shoes
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Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Donald Sumpter was 49+ in A Touch of Frost
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Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Donald Sumpter was 49+ in Between the Lines
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Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey
Donald Sumpter was 47+ in Drop the Dead Donkey
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Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Donald Sumpter was 45+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Cust'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Donald Sumpter was 44+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Edward Peveril'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Donald Sumpter was 41+ in The Bill
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Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Taggart
Taggart
Donald Sumpter was 40+ in Taggart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1983
Poster of The Brack Report
The Brack Report
Donald Sumpter was 39+ in The Brack Report as 'Paul Brack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 06 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Donald Sumpter was 38+ in Bergerac as 'Roscoe, Harry Tilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Donald Sumpter was 36+ in Minder as 'Sudbury'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Donald Sumpter was 36+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Donald Sumpter was 35+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Target
Target
Donald Sumpter was 34+ in Target
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Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Donald Sumpter was 34+ in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Aram'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of Quiller
Quiller
Donald Sumpter was 32+ in Quiller as 'Brenman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 29 1975
Poster of Justice
Justice
Donald Sumpter was 28+ in Justice as 'Villiers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of Barlow
Barlow
Donald Sumpter was 28+ in Barlow
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Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Adventures of Don Quick
The Adventures of Don Quick
Donald Sumpter was 27+ in The Adventures of Don Quick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 30 1970
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Donald Sumpter was 27+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
Donald Sumpter was 26+ in The First Churchills
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Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of Hadleigh
Hadleigh
Donald Sumpter was 26+ in Hadleigh
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Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
Donald Sumpter was 22+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Donald Sumpter was 20+ in Doctor Who as 'Enrico Casali, Commander Ridgeway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Entitled
Entitled
Donald Sumpter will be 81+ in Entitled as 'Quincy'.
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Unreleased