Portrait of Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas

Bio: Terry-Thomas (1911–1990) was an English comic actor. He was famous for his portrayal of disreputable members of the upper classes
Born: Fri, Jul 14 1911
Birthplace: Finchley, London, England, UK

Death: Mon, Jan 08 1990
Terry-Thomas is 78 years old
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Poster of The 9th Wonder of the World:  The Making of 'Gorgo'
The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
Terry-Thomas would have been no older than 78 in The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' as 'The Villain Ivan (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Terry-Thomas would have been no older than 78 in Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 2007
Poster of Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Terry-Thomas would have been no older than 78 in Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Fever of 40!
Fever of 40!
Terry-Thomas was 68 in Fever of 40! as 'Dr. Christopher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of La isla de las cabezas
La isla de las cabezas
Terry-Thomas was 67 in La isla de las cabezas
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Terry-Thomas was 67 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Dr. Mortimer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of Kingdom Of Gifts
Kingdom Of Gifts
Terry-Thomas was 66 in Kingdom Of Gifts as 'The Bumbling Chancellor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Last Remake of Beau Geste
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Terry-Thomas was 65 in The Last Remake of Beau Geste as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of The Last Appointment!
The Last Appointment!
Terry-Thomas was 65 in The Last Appointment! as 'Archibald Sinclair Beachum'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1977
Poster of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Terry-Thomas was 65 in The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as 'Mr. Square'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Spanish Fly
Spanish Fly
Terry-Thomas was 64 in Spanish Fly as 'Sir Percy de Courcy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Side by Side
Side by Side
Terry-Thomas was 63 in Side by Side
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of The Cherry Picker
The Cherry Picker
Terry-Thomas was 62 in The Cherry Picker
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Terry-Thomas was 62 in Robin Hood as 'Sir Hiss - A Snake (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of The Vault of Horror
The Vault of Horror
Terry-Thomas was 61 in The Vault of Horror as 'Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of I Love a Mystery
I Love a Mystery
Terry-Thomas was 61 in I Love a Mystery as 'Gordon Elliott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1973
Poster of The Heroes
The Heroes
Terry-Thomas was 61 in The Heroes as 'Major John Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Terry-Thomas was 60 in Dr. Phibes Rises Again as 'Lombardo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of The Big Deal
The Big Deal
Terry-Thomas was 60 in The Big Deal as 'Pierre Le Compte'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1972
Poster of The Special London Bridge Special
The Special London Bridge Special
Terry-Thomas was 60 in The Special London Bridge Special as 'Bus Conductor Terry-Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Terry-Thomas was 59 in The Abominable Dr. Phibes as 'Dr. Longstreet'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1971
Poster of Atlantic Wall
Atlantic Wall
Terry-Thomas was 59 in Atlantic Wall as 'Le commandant Perry du Q.G. britannique'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1970
Poster of Twelve Plus One
Twelve Plus One
Terry-Thomas was 58 in Twelve Plus One as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1969
Poster of Arthur? Arthur!
Arthur? Arthur!
Terry-Thomas was 58 in Arthur? Arthur! as 'Clennery Tubbs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1969
Poster of Monte Carlo or Bust!
Monte Carlo or Bust!
Terry-Thomas was 57 in Monte Carlo or Bust! as 'Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 28 1969
Poster of 2000 Years Later
2000 Years Later
Terry-Thomas was 57 in 2000 Years Later as 'Goodwyn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1969
Poster of How Sweet It Is!
How Sweet It Is!
Terry-Thomas was 57 in How Sweet It Is! as 'Gilbert Tilly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Terry-Thomas was 57 in It's Your Move as 'Jerome'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1968
Poster of Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as 'H. William Homer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1968
Poster of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? as 'Ladislaus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1968
Poster of Seven Times Seven
Seven Times Seven
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Seven Times Seven as 'Polizeiinspektor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1968
Poster of How to Kill 400 Duponts
How to Kill 400 Duponts
Terry-Thomas was 56 in How to Kill 400 Duponts as 'Commissario Green'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1968
Poster of Danger: Diabolik
Danger: Diabolik
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Danger: Diabolik as 'Minister of Interior / Minister of Finance'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1968
Poster of Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose
Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Arabella
Arabella
Terry-Thomas was 56 in Arabella as 'Hotel manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1967
Poster of The Perils of Pauline
The Perils of Pauline
Terry-Thomas was 56 in The Perils of Pauline as 'Sten Martin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1967
Poster of Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Terry-Thomas was 55 in Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon as 'Captain Sir Harry Washington-Smythe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1967
Poster of A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
Terry-Thomas was 55 in A Guide for the Married Man as 'Technical Adviser (Harold aka Tiger)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1967
Poster of The Karate Killers
The Karate Killers
Terry-Thomas was 55 in The Karate Killers as 'Constabler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1967
Poster of Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Terry-Thomas was 55 in Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! as 'Squadron Leader Sir Reginald Brook, Royal Air Force'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
Terry-Thomas was 55 in Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die as 'Lord Aldric / James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
Terry-Thomas was 54 in The Sandwich Man as 'Scout Master'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
Terry-Thomas was 54 in Munster, Go Home! as 'Freddie Munster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Terry-Thomas was 54 in The Daydreamer as 'Brig. Zachary Zilch, the First Tailor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Our Man in Marrakesh
Our Man in Marrakesh
Terry-Thomas was 54 in Our Man in Marrakesh as 'El Caid'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1966
Poster of Top Crack
Top Crack
Terry-Thomas was 54 in Top Crack as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Wild Affair
The Wild Affair
Terry-Thomas was 54 in The Wild Affair as 'Godfrey Deane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1965
Poster of You Must Be Joking
You Must Be Joking
Terry-Thomas was 54 in You Must Be Joking as 'Major Foskett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1965
Poster of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Terry-Thomas was 53 in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes as 'Sir Percy Ware-Armitage'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows
Terry-Thomas was 53 in Strange Bedfellows as 'Assistant Mortician'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1965
Poster of How to Murder Your Wife
How to Murder Your Wife
Terry-Thomas was 53 in How to Murder Your Wife as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1965
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Terry-Thomas was 52 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'J. Algernon Hawthorne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of The Mouse on the Moon
The Mouse on the Moon
Terry-Thomas was 51 in The Mouse on the Moon as 'Maurice Spender'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1963
Poster of Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure
Terry-Thomas was 51 in Kill or Cure as 'Capt. J. (Jeroboam) Barker-Rynde PI'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Terry-Thomas was 51 in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm as 'Ludwig (segment "The Singing Bone")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1962
Poster of Operation Snatch
Operation Snatch
Terry-Thomas was 50 in Operation Snatch as 'Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Terry-Thomas was 50 in The Bing Crosby Show as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Bachelor Flat
Bachelor Flat
Terry-Thomas was 50 in Bachelor Flat as 'Professor Bruce Patterson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1961
Poster of A Matter of WHO
A Matter of WHO
Terry-Thomas was 50 in A Matter of WHO as 'Archibald Bannister'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Terry-Thomas was 49 in His and Hers as 'Reggie Blake'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Make Mine Mink
Make Mine Mink
Terry-Thomas was 49 in Make Mine Mink as 'Major Albert Rayne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1960
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Terry-Thomas was 48 in School for Scoundrels as 'Raymond Delauney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
Terry-Thomas was 48 in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime as 'Lord Arthur Savile'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
Terry-Thomas was 48 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Major Hitchcock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Terry-Thomas was 47 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Too Many Crooks
Too Many Crooks
Terry-Thomas was 47 in Too Many Crooks as 'Billy Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1959
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Terry-Thomas was 47 in Tom Thumb as 'Ivan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1958
Poster of Happy Is the Bride
Happy Is the Bride
Terry-Thomas was 46 in Happy Is the Bride as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Terry-Thomas was 46 in The Naked Truth as 'Lord Henry Mayley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1957
Poster of Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Terry-Thomas was 46 in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as 'Capt. Romney Carlton-Ricketts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
Terry-Thomas was 46 in Lucky Jim as 'Bertrand Welch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law
Terry-Thomas was 45 in Brothers in Law as 'Alfred Green'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957
Poster of The Green Man
The Green Man
Terry-Thomas was 45 in The Green Man as 'Charles Boughtflower'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of Private's Progress
Private's Progress
Terry-Thomas was 44 in Private's Progress as 'Major Hitchcock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1956
Poster of Melody Club
Melody Club
Terry-Thomas was 37 in Melody Club as 'Freddy Forrester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1949
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Terry-Thomas was 37 in Helter Skelter as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1949
Poster of Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey
Terry-Thomas was 37 in Brass Monkey as 'Terry-Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1948
Poster of Date With a Dream
Date With a Dream
Terry-Thomas was 37 in Date With a Dream as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948
Poster of Copy Book Please
Copy Book Please
Terry-Thomas was 36 in Copy Book Please as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Quiet Wedding
Quiet Wedding
Terry-Thomas was 29 in Quiet Wedding as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1941
Poster of For Freedom
For Freedom
Terry-Thomas was 28 in For Freedom as 'News Reader'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
Terry-Thomas was 25 in Take a Chance as 'Extra at Race Meeting (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1937
Poster of It's Love Again
It's Love Again
Terry-Thomas was 24 in It's Love Again as 'Dancer (Extra) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1936
Poster of Things to Come
Things to Come
Terry-Thomas was 24 in Things to Come as 'Man of the Future (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1936
Poster of When Knights Were Bold
When Knights Were Bold
Terry-Thomas was 24 in When Knights Were Bold as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1936
Poster of Cheer Up
Cheer Up
Terry-Thomas was 24 in Cheer Up as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1936
Poster of The Private Life of Henry VIII
The Private Life of Henry VIII
Terry-Thomas was 22 in The Private Life of Henry VIII as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1933

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 New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Terry-Thomas was 74+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Customs Captain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Terry-Thomas was 60+ in The Persuaders! as 'Archibald Sinclair Beachum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of The Old Campaigner
The Old Campaigner
Terry-Thomas was 57+ in The Old Campaigner
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Terry-Thomas was 56+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Terry-Thomas was 53+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Constable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Terry-Thomas was 52+ in The Judy Garland Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Terry-Thomas was 52+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Terry-Thomas was 52+ in Burke's Law as 'Charlie Hill, Gideon Auerbach, Arthur Shelby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Terry-Thomas was 51+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Terry-Thomas was 50+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Guest Host, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Strictly T-T
Strictly T-T
Terry-Thomas was 44+ in Strictly T-T
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 1956
Poster of The Liberace Show
The Liberace Show
Terry-Thomas was 40+ in The Liberace Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 16 1952
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Terry-Thomas was 36+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948