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Richard Wattis

Bio: Richard Cameron Wattis (25 February 1912 – 1 February 1975) was an English actor. After leaving the family business, Wattis became an actor
Born: Sun, Feb 25 1912
Birthplace: Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England, UK

Death: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Richard Wattis is 62 years old
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Poster of Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Richard Wattis would have been no older than
62 in Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
as 'Self (archive material)'.
Thu, Dec 10 1981
Poster of Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Richard Wattis was
62 in Confessions of a Window Cleaner
as 'Carole's Father'.
Fri, Aug 16 1974
Poster of Take Me High
Take Me High
Richard Wattis was
61 in Take Me High
as 'Sir Charles Furness'.
Fri, Dec 07 1973
Poster of Diamonds on Wheels
Diamonds on Wheels
Richard Wattis was
61 in Diamonds on Wheels
as 'Sir Hilary Stanton'.
Sun, Aug 19 1973
Poster of Sex and the Other Woman
Sex and the Other Woman
Richard Wattis was
60 in Sex and the Other Woman
as 'Presenter'.
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of That's Your Funeral
That's Your Funeral
Richard Wattis was
60 in That's Your Funeral
as 'Simmonds'.
Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of Games That Lovers Play
Games That Lovers Play
Richard Wattis was
58 in Games That Lovers Play
as 'Mr. Lothran'.
Mon, Jan 25 1971
Poster of Too Close for Comfort
Too Close for Comfort
Richard Wattis was
58 in Too Close for Comfort
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Ballad of Tam Lin
The Ballad of Tam Lin
Richard Wattis was
58 in The Ballad of Tam Lin
as 'Elroy'.
Tue, Dec 01 1970
Poster of Egghead's Robot
Egghead's Robot
Richard Wattis was
57 in Egghead's Robot
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Richard Wattis was
56 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as 'Secretary at Sweet Factory (uncredited), Secretary at Sweet Factory (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 17 1968
Poster of Wonderwall
Wonderwall
Richard Wattis was
56 in Wonderwall
as 'Perkins'.
Fri, May 17 1968
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
Richard Wattis was
55 in Casino Royale
as 'British Army Officer'.
Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of The Troublesome Double
The Troublesome Double
Richard Wattis was
54 in The Troublesome Double
as 'Mr. Wentworth'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
Richard Wattis was
54 in The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
as 'Manton Bassett'.
Fri, Mar 11 1966
Poster of The Alphabet Murders
The Alphabet Murders
Richard Wattis was
53 in The Alphabet Murders
as 'Wolf'.
Sun, Dec 26 1965
Poster of Up Jumped a Swagman
Up Jumped a Swagman
Richard Wattis was
53 in Up Jumped a Swagman
as 'Lever, Music Publisher'.
Tue, Dec 21 1965
Poster of The Liquidator
The Liquidator
Richard Wattis was
53 in The Liquidator
as 'Flying Instructor'.
Mon, Nov 01 1965
Poster of Bunny Lake Is Missing
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Richard Wattis was
53 in Bunny Lake Is Missing
as 'Shipping Clerk'.
Sun, Oct 03 1965
Poster of You Must Be Joking
You Must Be Joking
Richard Wattis was
53 in You Must Be Joking
as 'Parkins'.
Tue, Aug 03 1965
Poster of The Battle of the Villa Fiorita
The Battle of the Villa Fiorita
Richard Wattis was
53 in The Battle of the Villa Fiorita
as 'Travel Agent'.
Wed, May 26 1965
Poster of Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow
Richard Wattis was
53 in Operation Crossbow
as 'Sir Charles Sims'.
Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of The Bargain
The Bargain
Richard Wattis was
52 in The Bargain
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Carry On Spying
Carry On Spying
Richard Wattis was
52 in Carry On Spying
as 'Cobley'.
Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of The V.I.P.s
The V.I.P.s
Richard Wattis was
51 in The V.I.P.s
as 'Sanders'.
Sun, Sep 01 1963
Poster of Come Fly with Me
Come Fly with Me
Richard Wattis was
51 in Come Fly with Me
as 'Oliver Garson'.
Wed, Mar 27 1963
Poster of Venus fra Vestø
Venus fra Vestø
Richard Wattis was
50 in Venus fra Vestø
Fri, Dec 21 1962
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Richard Wattis was
50 in The Longest Day
as 'British Paratrooper'.
Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool
Richard Wattis was
50 in I Thank a Fool
as 'Ebblington'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of Bon Voyage!
Bon Voyage!
Richard Wattis was
50 in Bon Voyage!
as 'Party Guest'.
Thu, May 17 1962
Poster of Play It Cool
Play It Cool
Richard Wattis was
50 in Play It Cool
as 'Nervous Man'.
Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of Dentist on the Job
Dentist on the Job
Richard Wattis was
49 in Dentist on the Job
as 'Macreedy'.
Thu, Jun 01 1961
Poster of Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Richard Wattis was
49 in Nearly a Nasty Accident
as 'Wagstaffe'.
Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Very Important Person
Very Important Person
Richard Wattis was
49 in Very Important Person
as 'Woodcock, Entertainments Officer'.
Mon, Apr 24 1961
Poster of Follow That Horse!
Follow That Horse!
Richard Wattis was
48 in Follow That Horse!
Mon, Jul 11 1960
Poster of Your Money or Your Wife
Your Money or Your Wife
Richard Wattis was
48 in Your Money or Your Wife
as 'Hubert Fry'.
Tue, Mar 01 1960
Poster of Libel
Libel
Richard Wattis was
47 in Libel
as 'The Judge'.
Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Richard Wattis was
47 in The Ugly Duckling
as 'Barclay'.
Wed, Sep 09 1959
Poster of Left Right and Centre
Left Right and Centre
Richard Wattis was
47 in Left Right and Centre
as 'Harding-Pratt'.
Tue, Jun 23 1959
Poster of Ten Seconds to Hell
Ten Seconds to Hell
Richard Wattis was
47 in Ten Seconds to Hell
as 'Major Haven'.
Tue, Jun 16 1959
Poster of The Captain's Table
The Captain's Table
Richard Wattis was
46 in The Captain's Table
as 'Prittlewell'.
Tue, Jan 06 1959
Poster of Follow a Star
Follow a Star
Richard Wattis was
46 in Follow a Star
as 'Dr. W. Chatterway'.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Richard Wattis was
46 in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
as 'Mr. Murfin'.
Thu, Dec 11 1958
Poster of Barnacle Bill
Barnacle Bill
Richard Wattis was
45 in Barnacle Bill
as 'Registrar of Shipping'.
Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Richard Wattis was
45 in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as 'Manton Bassett'.
Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of High Flight
High Flight
Richard Wattis was
45 in High Flight
as 'Wilson'.
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of The Abominable Snowman
The Abominable Snowman
Richard Wattis was
45 in The Abominable Snowman
as 'Dr. Peter Fox'.
Mon, Aug 26 1957
Poster of The Prince and the Showgirl
The Prince and the Showgirl
Richard Wattis was
45 in The Prince and the Showgirl
as 'Northbrook'.
Thu, Jun 13 1957
Poster of Second Fiddle
Second Fiddle
Richard Wattis was
45 in Second Fiddle
as 'Bill Turner'.
Mon, Jun 10 1957
Poster of The Green Man
The Green Man
Richard Wattis was
44 in The Green Man
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of The Silken Affair
The Silken Affair
Richard Wattis was
44 in The Silken Affair
as 'Worthington'.
Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of A Touch of the Sun
A Touch of the Sun
Richard Wattis was
44 in A Touch of the Sun
as 'Purchase'.
Mon, Oct 01 1956
Poster of The Iron Petticoat
The Iron Petticoat
Richard Wattis was
44 in The Iron Petticoat
as 'Lingerie Clerk'.
Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
Richard Wattis was
44 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Harold'.
Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Richard Wattis was
44 in Eyewitness
as 'Anaesthetist'.
Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Richard Wattis was
44 in The Man Who Knew Too Much
as 'Assistant Manager'.
Wed, May 16 1956
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Richard Wattis was
44 in The Man Who Never Was
as 'Shop Assistant'.
Tue, Apr 03 1956
Poster of Jumping for Joy
Jumping for Joy
Richard Wattis was
43 in Jumping for Joy
as 'Carruthers'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
Richard Wattis was
43 in An Alligator Named Daisy
as 'Hoskins'.
Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Simon and Laura
Simon and Laura
Richard Wattis was
43 in Simon and Laura
as 'Controller of Television Drama'.
Wed, Nov 02 1955
Poster of I Am a Camera
I Am a Camera
Richard Wattis was
43 in I Am a Camera
as 'Bespectacled Man at Book Launch (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 21 1955
Poster of As Long as They're Happy
As Long as They're Happy
Richard Wattis was
43 in As Long as They're Happy
as 'Hippodrome Stage Manager'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Poster of The Colditz Story
The Colditz Story
Richard Wattis was
42 in The Colditz Story
as 'Richard Gordon'.
Tue, Jan 25 1955
Poster of The Time of His Life
The Time of His Life
Richard Wattis was
42 in The Time of His Life
as 'Edgar'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of A Yank in Ermine
A Yank in Ermine
Richard Wattis was
42 in A Yank in Ermine
as 'Boone'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Lease of Life
Lease of Life
Richard Wattis was
42 in Lease of Life
as 'Solicitor'.
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of The Crowded Day
The Crowded Day
Richard Wattis was
42 in The Crowded Day
as 'Mr. Christopher'.
Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of The Belles of St. Trinian's
The Belles of St. Trinian's
Richard Wattis was
42 in The Belles of St. Trinian's
as 'Manton Bassett'.
Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Richard Wattis was
42 in Hobson's Choice
as 'Albert Prosser'.
Mon, Apr 19 1954
Poster of Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House
Richard Wattis was
42 in Doctor in the House
as 'Medical Book Salesman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 23 1954
Poster of Small Town Story
Small Town Story
Richard Wattis was
41 in Small Town Story
as 'Marsh'.
Mon, Dec 21 1953
Poster of Background
Background
Richard Wattis was
41 in Background
as 'David Wallace'.
Mon, Nov 09 1953
Poster of The Intruder
The Intruder
Richard Wattis was
41 in The Intruder
as 'School Master'.
Sun, Oct 18 1953
Poster of Blood Orange
Blood Orange
Richard Wattis was
41 in Blood Orange
as 'Detective Inspector MacLeod'.
Sat, Oct 10 1953
Poster of Park Plaza 605
Park Plaza 605
Richard Wattis was
41 in Park Plaza 605
as 'Theodore Feather'.
Fri, Sep 11 1953
Poster of Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris
Richard Wattis was
41 in Innocents in Paris
as 'Wilkinson'.
Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of Colonel March Investigates
Colonel March Investigates
Richard Wattis was
41 in Colonel March Investigates
as 'Cabot'.
Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of The Final Test
The Final Test
Richard Wattis was
41 in The Final Test
as 'Cricket Fan'.
Thu, Apr 09 1953
Poster of Appointment in London
Appointment in London
Richard Wattis was
40 in Appointment in London
as 'Pascal'.
Tue, Feb 17 1953
Poster of Top of the Form
Top of the Form
Richard Wattis was
40 in Top of the Form
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Top Secret
Top Secret
Richard Wattis was
40 in Top Secret
as 'Barnes'.
Mon, Nov 10 1952
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
Richard Wattis was
40 in Made in Heaven
as 'The vicar'.
Sat, Nov 01 1952
Poster of Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Richard Wattis was
40 in Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
as 'P.C. Freddie'.
Fri, Jul 11 1952
Poster of Derby Day
Derby Day
Richard Wattis was
40 in Derby Day
as 'Editor'.
Mon, Jun 09 1952
Poster of The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Richard Wattis was
40 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Seton'.
Mon, Jun 02 1952
Poster of Song of Paris
Song of Paris
Richard Wattis was
39 in Song of Paris
as 'Carter'.
Sun, Feb 10 1952
Poster of Lady Godiva Rides Again
Lady Godiva Rides Again
Richard Wattis was
39 in Lady Godiva Rides Again
as 'Casting Director'.
Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Appointment with Venus
Appointment with Venus
Richard Wattis was
39 in Appointment with Venus
as 'Carruthers - Higher Executive'.
Mon, Oct 08 1951
Poster of The Clouded Yellow
The Clouded Yellow
Richard Wattis was
38 in The Clouded Yellow
as 'Employment Agent'.
Tue, Nov 21 1950
Poster of The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life
Richard Wattis was
38 in The Happiest Days of Your Life
as 'Arnold Billings: Staff of Nutbourne'.
Wed, Mar 08 1950
Poster of The Chiltern Hundreds
The Chiltern Hundreds
Richard Wattis was
37 in The Chiltern Hundreds
as 'Vicar (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 27 1949
Poster of Kind Hearts and Coronets
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Richard Wattis was
37 in Kind Hearts and Coronets
as 'Defence Counsel (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 21 1949
Poster of Marry Me
Marry Me
Richard Wattis was
37 in Marry Me
as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 07 1949
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Richard Wattis was
36 in Helter Skelter
as 'Compere of Nick Nack Show'.
Fri, Jan 07 1949
Poster of A Yank at Oxford
A Yank at Oxford
Richard Wattis was
25 in A Yank at Oxford
as 'Latin Speaker at Dinner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 18 1938

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 Sykes
Sykes
Richard Wattis was
60+ in Sykes
as ', Charles Brown'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Coppers End
Coppers End
Richard Wattis was
58+ in Coppers End
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
Richard Wattis was
58+ in The Goodies
as ', TV Show Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Richard Wattis was
55+ in The Prisoner
as 'Fotheringay'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Richard Wattis was
48+ in The Avengers
as 'Clarke'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Sykes and a...
Sykes and a...
Richard Wattis was
47+ in Sykes and a...
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 29 1960
Poster of Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour
Richard Wattis was
44+ in Hancock's Half Hour
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
Poster of Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Richard Wattis was
43+ in Colonel March of Scotland Yard
as 'Arthur Cabot'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 1956
Poster of The Liberace Show
The Liberace Show
Richard Wattis was
40+ in The Liberace Show
First Air Date
Fri, May 16 1952