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John Thaw

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles
Born: Sat, Jan 03 1942
Death: Thu, Feb 21 2002
John Thaw is 60 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Buried Treasure
Buried Treasure
John Thaw was 59 in Buried Treasure as 'Harry Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2001
Poster of The Waiting Time
The Waiting Time
John Thaw was 57 in The Waiting Time as 'Joshua Mantle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1999
Poster of Plastic Man
Plastic Man
John Thaw was 57 in Plastic Man as 'Joe McConnell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1999
Poster of Goodnight, Mister Tom
Goodnight, Mister Tom
John Thaw was 56 in Goodnight, Mister Tom as 'Tom Oakley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Into the Blue
Into the Blue
John Thaw was 55 in Into the Blue as 'Harry Barnett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 1997
Poster of The Absence of War
The Absence of War
John Thaw was 53 in The Absence of War as 'George Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of The Mystery of Morse
The Mystery of Morse
John Thaw was 51 in The Mystery of Morse as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of Chaplin
Chaplin
John Thaw was 50 in Chaplin as 'Fred Karno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1992
Poster of Bomber Harris
Bomber Harris
John Thaw was 47 in Bomber Harris as 'Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
John Thaw was 45 in Cry Freedom as 'Kruger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of The Sign of Four
The Sign of Four
John Thaw was 45 in The Sign of Four as 'Jonathan Small'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1987
Poster of Business as Usual
Business as Usual
John Thaw was 44 in Business as Usual as 'Kieran Flynn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of We'll Support You Evermore
We'll Support You Evermore
John Thaw was 43 in We'll Support You Evermore as 'Geoff Hollins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of The Life and Death of King John
The Life and Death of King John
John Thaw was 42 in The Life and Death of King John as 'Hubert de Burgh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1984
Poster of The Grass Is Singing
The Grass Is Singing
John Thaw was 39 in The Grass Is Singing as 'Dick Turner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1981
Poster of Drake's Venture
Drake's Venture
John Thaw was 38 in Drake's Venture as 'Francis Drake'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1980
Poster of Dinner at the Sporting Club
Dinner at the Sporting Club
John Thaw was 36 in Dinner at the Sporting Club as 'Dinny Mathews'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1978
Poster of Sweeney 2
Sweeney 2
John Thaw was 36 in Sweeney 2 as 'Detective Inspector Jack Regan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1978
Poster of Sweeney!
Sweeney!
John Thaw was 35 in Sweeney! as 'Detective Inspector Jack Regan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1977
Poster of The Capone Investment
The Capone Investment
John Thaw was 32 in The Capone Investment as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1974
Poster of Regan
Regan
John Thaw was 32 in Regan as 'Det. Insp. Jack Regan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1974
Poster of Whatever Became of Me?
Whatever Became of Me?
John Thaw was 30 in Whatever Became of Me? as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 1972
Poster of Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
John Thaw was 30 in Dr. Phibes Rises Again as 'Shavers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of Competition
Competition
John Thaw was 29 in Competition as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 1971
Poster of Catch Me a Spy
Catch Me a Spy
John Thaw was 29 in Catch Me a Spy as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1971
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
John Thaw was 28 in Macbeth as 'Banquo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of The Last Grenade
The Last Grenade
John Thaw was 28 in The Last Grenade as 'Terry Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1970
Poster of Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition
Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition
John Thaw was 27 in Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition as 'Dom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Bofors Gun
The Bofors Gun
John Thaw was 26 in The Bofors Gun as 'Gunner Featherstone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of Dead Man's Chest
Dead Man's Chest
John Thaw was 23 in Dead Man's Chest as 'David Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Five to One
Five to One
John Thaw was 21 in Five to One as 'Alan Roper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1963
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
John Thaw was 20 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as 'Bosworth (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Serjeant Musgrave's Dance
Serjeant Musgrave's Dance
John Thaw was 19 in Serjeant Musgrave's Dance as 'Pte. Hurst'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1961

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 Britain At War In Colour
Britain At War In Colour
John Thaw would have been no older than 60 in Britain At War In Colour as 'Narrateur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 01 2012
Poster of The Glass
The Glass
John Thaw was 59+ in The Glass as 'Jim Proctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 27 2001
Poster of Monsignor Renard
Monsignor Renard
John Thaw was 58+ in Monsignor Renard as 'Monsignor Augustine Renard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2000
Poster of The Second World War in Colour
The Second World War in Colour
John Thaw was 57+ in The Second World War in Colour as 'Himself - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Plastic Man
Plastic Man
John Thaw was 57+ in Plastic Man as 'Joe McConnell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 19 1999
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
John Thaw was 53+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'James Kavanagh QC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence
John Thaw was 51+ in A Year in Provence as 'Peter Mayle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 28 1993
Poster of Stanley and the Women
Stanley and the Women
John Thaw was 49+ in Stanley and the Women as 'Stanley Duke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 28 1991
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
John Thaw was 45+ in Inspector Morse as 'Chief Inspector Morse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Home to Roost
Home to Roost
John Thaw was 43+ in Home to Roost as 'Henry Willows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 1985
Poster of Mitch
Mitch
John Thaw was 42+ in Mitch as 'Mitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 31 1984
Poster of Mitch
Mitch
John Thaw was 42+ in Mitch as 'Mitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 31 1984
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
John Thaw was 42+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Jonathan Small'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
John Thaw was 39+ in Six Fifty-Five Special as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
John Thaw was 36+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
John Thaw was 32+ in The Sweeney as 'Det. Insp. Jack Regan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of The Capone Investment
The Capone Investment
John Thaw was 32+ in The Capone Investment as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 1974
Poster of Thick As Thieves
Thick As Thieves
John Thaw was 32+ in Thick As Thieves as 'Stan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of Armchair Cinema
Armchair Cinema
John Thaw was 32+ in Armchair Cinema as 'Det. Insp. Jack Regan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 28 1974
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
John Thaw was 30+ in The Protectors as 'Mario Carpiano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Adventures of Black Beauty
The Adventures of Black Beauty
John Thaw was 30+ in The Adventures of Black Beauty as 'Jack Desmond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
John Thaw was 30+ in The Frighteners as 'Wood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 1972
Poster of The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
John Thaw was 29+ in The Onedin Line as 'Mr, Carby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
John Thaw was 29+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Lt. Holst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
John Thaw was 29+ in Budgie as 'Denzil Davies'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Thaw was 28+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Strange Report
Strange Report
John Thaw was 27+ in Strange Report as 'Inspector Jenner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of The Morecambe & Wise Show
The Morecambe & Wise Show
John Thaw was 26+ in The Morecambe & Wise Show as 'Guvnor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1968
Poster of Inheritance
Inheritance
John Thaw was 25+ in Inheritance as 'Will Oldroyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Bat Out of Hell
Bat Out of Hell
John Thaw was 24+ in Bat Out of Hell as 'Mark Paxton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 26 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
John Thaw was 23+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Banquo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Redcap
Redcap
John Thaw was 22+ in Redcap as 'Sergeant John Mann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of Edgar Wallace Mysteries
Edgar Wallace Mysteries
John Thaw was 17+ in Edgar Wallace Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
John Thaw was 14+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of The BAFTA Awards
The BAFTA Awards
John Thaw was 7+ in The BAFTA Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1949