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Thomas Baptiste

Bio: Thomas Baptiste was born on March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. He was an actor, known for The Wild Geese (1978), The Ipcress File (1965) and for playing Coronation Street's first black character
Born: Sun, Mar 17 1929
Birthplace: Georgetown, British Guiana

Death: Thu, Dec 06 2018
Thomas Baptiste is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Secret Laughter of Women
The Secret Laughter of Women
Thomas Baptiste was 70 in The Secret Laughter of Women as 'Papa Fola'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1999
Poster of The Attendant
The Attendant
Thomas Baptiste was 64 in The Attendant as 'The Attendant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Black and White in Colour
Black and White in Colour
Thomas Baptiste was 63 in Black and White in Colour as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1992
Poster of Ama
Ama
Thomas Baptiste was 62 in Ama as 'Babs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Escape From Kampala
Escape From Kampala
Thomas Baptiste was 62 in Escape From Kampala as 'Minawa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1991
Poster of Drums Along Balmoral Drive
Drums Along Balmoral Drive
Thomas Baptiste was 57 in Drums Along Balmoral Drive as 'Badinga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1986
Poster of King
King
Thomas Baptiste was 55 in King as 'Mr. King'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1984
Poster of Nairobi Affair
Nairobi Affair
Thomas Baptiste was 54 in Nairobi Affair
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
Thomas Baptiste was 52 in Rise and Fall of Idi Amin as 'Dr. Michael Oloya'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1981
Poster of The Music Machine
The Music Machine
Thomas Baptiste was 50 in The Music Machine as 'Claire's Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1979
Poster of The Class Of Miss MacMichael
The Class Of Miss MacMichael
Thomas Baptiste was 49 in The Class Of Miss MacMichael as 'Visitor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1979
Poster of The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese
Thomas Baptiste was 49 in The Wild Geese as 'Col. Mboya'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Countdown at Kusini
Countdown at Kusini
Thomas Baptiste was 47 in Countdown at Kusini as 'John Okello'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1976
Poster of Honeybaby, Honeybaby
Honeybaby, Honeybaby
Thomas Baptiste was 45 in Honeybaby, Honeybaby as 'Gen. Christian Awani'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1974
Poster of Shaft in Africa
Shaft in Africa
Thomas Baptiste was 44 in Shaft in Africa as 'Kopo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1973
Poster of Black Snake
Black Snake
Thomas Baptiste was 44 in Black Snake as 'Isiah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1973
Poster of Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Thomas Baptiste was 43 in Ghost in the Noonday Sun as 'Abdullah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of In the Beautiful Caribbean
In the Beautiful Caribbean
Thomas Baptiste was 42 in In the Beautiful Caribbean as 'Zikky'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1972
Poster of Pal
Pal
Thomas Baptiste was 42 in Pal as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1971
Poster of Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Thomas Baptiste was 42 in Sunday Bloody Sunday as 'Prof. Johns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1971
Poster of Two Gentlemen Sharing
Two Gentlemen Sharing
Thomas Baptiste was 40 in Two Gentlemen Sharing as 'Mutt, Moving Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
Thomas Baptiste was 38 in The Comedians as 'Haitian Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of Jemima + Johnny
Jemima + Johnny
Thomas Baptiste was 37 in Jemima + Johnny as 'Jemima's Dad (as Tommy Baptiste)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1966
Poster of Help!
Help!
Thomas Baptiste was 36 in Help! as 'Bahamian Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1965
Poster of The Ipcress File
The Ipcress File
Thomas Baptiste was 36 in The Ipcress File as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Thomas Baptiste was 35 in Dr. Terror's House of Horrors as 'Dambala (Segment 3 "Voodoo")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1965
Poster of Fable
Fable
Thomas Baptiste was 35 in Fable as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1965
Poster of Guns at Batasi
Guns at Batasi
Thomas Baptiste was 35 in Guns at Batasi
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of In the Cool of the Day
In the Cool of the Day
Thomas Baptiste was 34 in In the Cool of the Day as 'Murray Logan's chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1963
Poster of The Small World of Sammy Lee
The Small World of Sammy Lee
Thomas Baptiste was 34 in The Small World of Sammy Lee as 'Café Patron'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1963
Poster of Flame in the Streets
Flame in the Streets
Thomas Baptiste was 32 in Flame in the Streets as 'Boyfriend'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 1961
Poster of Sapphire
Sapphire
Thomas Baptiste was 30 in Sapphire as 'Man on the Street'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of Web of Evidence
Web of Evidence
Thomas Baptiste was 30 in Web of Evidence as 'Haydock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1959

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 EastEnders
EastEnders
Thomas Baptiste was 55+ in EastEnders as 'Henry Chadwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of Minder
Minder
Thomas Baptiste was 50+ in Minder as 'Mr. Mikabwe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Thomas Baptiste was 49+ in Return of the Saint as 'President Obono'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Thomas Baptiste was 48+ in The Professionals as 'Huntley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Divorce His, Divorce Hers
Divorce His, Divorce Hers
Thomas Baptiste was 43+ in Divorce His, Divorce Hers as 'Minister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 06 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Thomas Baptiste was 43+ in Crown Court as ', Haverstock Brown QC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Thomas Baptiste was 41+ in Play for Today as 'Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Thomas Baptiste was 33+ in The Saint as 'Grant, Police Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Thomas Baptiste was 31+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960