Portrait of Geoffrey Hughes

Geoffrey Hughes

Bio: Geoffrey Hughes DL was an English actor. Hughes provided the voice of Paul McCartney in the animated film Yellow Submarine, and rose to fame for portraying much-loved binman Eddie Yeats in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street from 1974 to 1983, making a return to the show in 1987
Born: Wed, Feb 02 1944
Birthplace: Wallasey, Merseyside, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jul 27 2012
Geoffrey Hughes is 68 years old
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Poster of Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Geoffrey Hughes would have been no older than 68 in Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family as 'Twiggy (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
Geoffrey Hughes would have been no older than 68 in Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 2023
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Geoffrey Hughes was 66 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of The New Sofa
The New Sofa
Geoffrey Hughes was 64 in The New Sofa as 'Twiggy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Flick
Flick
Geoffrey Hughes was 64 in Flick as 'Tony Ray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Liverpool Nativity
Liverpool Nativity
Geoffrey Hughes was 63 in Liverpool Nativity as 'Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 2007
Poster of The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba
Geoffrey Hughes was 62 in The Queen of Sheba as 'Twiggy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Geoffrey Hughes was 61 in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Geoffrey Hughes was 53 in The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket as 'Onslow'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of Needle
Needle
Geoffrey Hughes was 46 in Needle as 'Repo Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1990
Poster of The Man from the Pru
The Man from the Pru
Geoffrey Hughes was 46 in The Man from the Pru as 'Det Sgt Bailey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Geoffrey Hughes was 42 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe as 'Popplewick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1986
Poster of Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Geoffrey Hughes was 32 in Confessions of a Driving Instructor as 'Postman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones
Geoffrey Hughes was 29 in Tiffany Jones as 'Georg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1973
Poster of Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
Geoffrey Hughes was 29 in Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1973
Poster of Carry On at Your Convenience
Carry On at Your Convenience
Geoffrey Hughes was 27 in Carry On at Your Convenience as 'Willy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1971
Poster of The Pigeon Fancier
The Pigeon Fancier
Geoffrey Hughes was 27 in The Pigeon Fancier as 'Derek'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1971
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
Geoffrey Hughes was 27 in Revenge as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1971
Poster of The Blood on Satan's Claw
The Blood on Satan's Claw
Geoffrey Hughes was 26 in The Blood on Satan's Claw as 'Drinking Villager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Man Who Had Power Over Women
The Man Who Had Power Over Women
Geoffrey Hughes was 26 in The Man Who Had Power Over Women as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of The Hunting of Lionel Crane
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
Geoffrey Hughes was 25 in The Hunting of Lionel Crane as 'Flash Blakey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of The Virgin Soldiers
The Virgin Soldiers
Geoffrey Hughes was 25 in The Virgin Soldiers as 'Lantry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1969
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Geoffrey Hughes was 24 in Till Death Us Do Part as 'Mike's Brother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Yellow Submarine
Yellow Submarine
Geoffrey Hughes was 24 in Yellow Submarine as 'Paul McCartney (voice) (as Geoff Hughes)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1968
Poster of The Bofors Gun
The Bofors Gun
Geoffrey Hughes was 24 in The Bofors Gun as 'Private Samuel - Cookhouse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of Smashing Time
Smashing Time
Geoffrey Hughes was 23 in Smashing Time as 'Builder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967

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 Skins
Skins
Geoffrey Hughes was 62+ in Skins as 'Uncle Keith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of The Royle Family
The Royle Family
Geoffrey Hughes was 54+ in The Royle Family as 'Twiggy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of I, Lovett
I, Lovett
Geoffrey Hughes was 49+ in I, Lovett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Geoffrey Hughes was 48+ in Heartbeat as 'Vernon Scripps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Spender
Spender
Geoffrey Hughes was 46+ in Spender as 'Kenny Coates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1991
Poster of Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances
Geoffrey Hughes was 46+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Onslow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand
Geoffrey Hughes was 46+ in The Upper Hand as 'Ray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of You Rang, M'Lord?
You Rang, M'Lord?
Geoffrey Hughes was 45+ in You Rang, M'Lord? as 'Fred Kendall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 14 1990
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Geoffrey Hughes was 42+ in Casualty as 'Si Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Bright Side
The Bright Side
Geoffrey Hughes was 41+ in The Bright Side
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 09 1985
Poster of Cilla's World Of Comedy
Cilla's World Of Comedy
Geoffrey Hughes was 32+ in Cilla's World Of Comedy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Don't Drink The Water
Don't Drink The Water
Geoffrey Hughes was 30+ in Don't Drink The Water as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 27 1974
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Geoffrey Hughes was 28+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Geoffrey Hughes was 26+ in Play for Today as 'Derek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Shadows of Fear
Shadows of Fear
Geoffrey Hughes was 26+ in Shadows of Fear as 'Terry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Up Pompeii!
Up Pompeii!
Geoffrey Hughes was 26+ in Up Pompeii! as 'Piteous'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of Curry and Chips
Curry and Chips
Geoffrey Hughes was 25+ in Curry and Chips
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Please Sir!
Please Sir!
Geoffrey Hughes was 24+ in Please Sir! as 'Mr. Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 08 1968
Poster of The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads
Geoffrey Hughes was 20+ in The Likely Lads as 'Podge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1964
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Geoffrey Hughes was 17+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962