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Wensley Pithey

Bio: Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African-born character actor.
Born: Tue, Jan 20 1914
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Death: Wed, Nov 10 1993
Wensley Pithey is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Diamond Trap
The Diamond Trap
Wensley Pithey was 73 in The Diamond Trap as 'Basil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of White Mischief
White Mischief
Wensley Pithey was 73 in White Mischief as 'Sheridan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1987
Poster of Red Monarch
Red Monarch
Wensley Pithey was 69 in Red Monarch as 'Voroshilov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1983
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
Wensley Pithey was 67 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Pischik'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1981
Poster of F.D.R.: The Last Year
F.D.R.: The Last Year
Wensley Pithey was 66 in F.D.R.: The Last Year as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1980
Poster of Ike
Ike
Wensley Pithey was 65 in Ike as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of The Saint and the Brave Goose
The Saint and the Brave Goose
Wensley Pithey was 64 in The Saint and the Brave Goose as 'Franklyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1979
Poster of Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Wensley Pithey was 64 in Edward & Mrs. Simpson as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of Beasts: Special Offer
Beasts: Special Offer
Wensley Pithey was 62 in Beasts: Special Offer as 'Mr. Liversedge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1976
Poster of One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Wensley Pithey was 61 in One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing as 'Bromley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1975
Poster of To Encourage the Others
To Encourage the Others
Wensley Pithey was 58 in To Encourage the Others as 'Cassels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 27 1972
Poster of Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War
Wensley Pithey was 55 in Oh! What a Lovely War as 'Archduke Ferdinand (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1969
Poster of Oliver!
Oliver!
Wensley Pithey was 54 in Oliver! as 'Dr. Grimwig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Knack... and How to Get It
The Knack... and How to Get It
Wensley Pithey was 51 in The Knack... and How to Get It as 'Teacher'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of The Barber of Stamford Hill
The Barber of Stamford Hill
Wensley Pithey was 48 in The Barber of Stamford Hill
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1963
Poster of The Boys
The Boys
Wensley Pithey was 48 in The Boys as 'Mr. Coulter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1962
Poster of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
Wensley Pithey was 46 in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's as 'Chief Constable'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1960
Poster of Snowball
Snowball
Wensley Pithey was 45 in Snowball as 'Jim Adams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Serious Charge
Serious Charge
Wensley Pithey was 45 in Serious Charge as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1959
Poster of The Greatest Man in the World
The Greatest Man in the World
Wensley Pithey was 44 in The Greatest Man in the World as 'Frank Evans'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1958
Poster of The Long Haul
The Long Haul
Wensley Pithey was 43 in The Long Haul as 'George H. Mills'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1957
Poster of Hell Drivers
Hell Drivers
Wensley Pithey was 43 in Hell Drivers as 'Pop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1957
Poster of Kill Me Tomorrow
Kill Me Tomorrow
Wensley Pithey was 43 in Kill Me Tomorrow as 'Inspector Lane'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke
Wensley Pithey was 42 in Tiger in the Smoke as 'Detective Sergeant Pickett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1956
Poster of Isn't Life Wonderful!
Isn't Life Wonderful!
Wensley Pithey was 40 in Isn't Life Wonderful! as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954
Poster of The Men of Sherwood Forest
The Men of Sherwood Forest
Wensley Pithey was 40 in The Men of Sherwood Forest as 'Hugo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of The Titfield Thunderbolt
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Wensley Pithey was 39 in The Titfield Thunderbolt as 'A Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1953
Poster of Lady in the Fog
Lady in the Fog
Wensley Pithey was 38 in Lady in the Fog as 'Sid - Bartender'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1952
Poster of Father's Doing Fine
Father's Doing Fine
Wensley Pithey was 38 in Father's Doing Fine as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1952
Poster of The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Wensley Pithey was 38 in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1952
Poster of Brandy for the Parson
Brandy for the Parson
Wensley Pithey was 38 in Brandy for the Parson as 'Circus Owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of Guilt Is My Shadow
Guilt Is My Shadow
Wensley Pithey was 36 in Guilt Is My Shadow as 'Tillingham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1950
Poster of Your Witness
Your Witness
Wensley Pithey was 36 in Your Witness as 'Alfred'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1950
Poster of Cardboard Cavalier
Cardboard Cavalier
Wensley Pithey was 35 in Cardboard Cavalier as 'Jailer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1949
Poster of London Belongs to Me
London Belongs to Me
Wensley Pithey was 34 in London Belongs to Me as '1st Warden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948

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 Howards' Way
Howards' Way
Wensley Pithey was 71+ in Howards' Way as 'George Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop
Wensley Pithey was 65+ in The Old Curiosity Shop as 'Single Gentleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 09 1979
Poster of Ike
Ike
Wensley Pithey was 65+ in Ike as 'Winston Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Edward and Mrs Simpson
Edward and Mrs Simpson
Wensley Pithey was 64+ in Edward and Mrs Simpson as 'Winston Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Wensley Pithey was 64+ in Return of the Saint as 'Franklyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Beasts
Beasts
Wensley Pithey was 62+ in Beasts as 'Mr. Liversedge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1976
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Wensley Pithey was 58+ in The Adventurer as 'Nicholas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Wensley Pithey was 58+ in Sykes as 'Police Sergeant, , Sergeant Beaconsfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Special Branch
Special Branch
Wensley Pithey was 55+ in Special Branch as 'Det. Supt. Eden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
Wensley Pithey was 55+ in The Main Chance as 'Lord Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of Her Majesty's Pleasure
Her Majesty's Pleasure
Wensley Pithey was 54+ in Her Majesty's Pleasure
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Callan
Callan
Wensley Pithey was 53+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Wensley Pithey was 51+ in Gideon's Way as 'Supt. Bill Hemmingway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Call the Gun Expert
Call the Gun Expert
Wensley Pithey was 50+ in Call the Gun Expert
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 02 1964
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Wensley Pithey was 48+ in The Saint as 'Insp. Claude Teal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Scales of Justice
The Scales of Justice
Wensley Pithey was 47+ in The Scales of Justice as 'Mr. Robbins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1962
Poster of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake
Wensley Pithey was 47+ in Sir Francis Drake as 'Davey Preston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1961
Poster of Persuasion
Persuasion
Wensley Pithey was 46+ in Persuasion as 'Mr. Musgrove'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1960
Poster of The Larkins
The Larkins
Wensley Pithey was 44+ in The Larkins as 'George Potter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1958