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William Mervyn

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   William Mervyn (3 January 1912 – 6 August 1976) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of the Bishop in the clerical comedy All Gas and Gaiters
Born: Wed, Jan 03 1912
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya

Death: Fri, Aug 06 1976
William Mervyn is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
William Mervyn was 64 in The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as 'Squire Alworthy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of The Ruling Class
The Ruling Class
William Mervyn was 60 in The Ruling Class as 'Sir Charles Gurney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Up the Front
Up the Front
William Mervyn was 59 in Up the Front as 'Lord Twithampton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
William Mervyn was 59 in Carry On Henry as 'Physician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1971
Poster of Blood Suckers
Blood Suckers
William Mervyn was 59 in Blood Suckers as 'Marc Honeydew'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1971
Poster of The Railway Children
The Railway Children
William Mervyn was 58 in The Railway Children as 'Old Gentleman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1970
Poster of Atlantic Wall
Atlantic Wall
William Mervyn was 58 in Atlantic Wall as 'L'Évêque protestant, père de Jeff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1970
Poster of Carry On Again Doctor
Carry On Again Doctor
William Mervyn was 57 in Carry On Again Doctor as 'Lord Paragon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1969
Poster of The Best House in London
The Best House in London
William Mervyn was 56 in The Best House in London
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
William Mervyn was 56 in Hammerhead as 'Walter Perrin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper
William Mervyn was 56 in Salt & Pepper as 'Prime Minister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1968
Poster of Carry On Follow That Camel
Carry On Follow That Camel
William Mervyn was 55 in Carry On Follow That Camel as 'Sir Cyril Ponsonby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1967
Poster of The Jokers
The Jokers
William Mervyn was 55 in The Jokers as 'Uncle Edward'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1967
Poster of Deadlier Than the Male
Deadlier Than the Male
William Mervyn was 55 in Deadlier Than the Male as 'Chairman of the Phoenician Board'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The War Machines
Doctor Who: The War Machines
William Mervyn was 54 in Doctor Who: The War Machines as 'Sir Charles Summer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1966
Poster of Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow
William Mervyn was 53 in Operation Crossbow as 'Dutch Technical Examiner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
William Mervyn was 53 in The Legend of Young Dick Turpin as 'Lord Justice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1965
Poster of Old Man's Fancy
Old Man's Fancy
William Mervyn was 52 in Old Man's Fancy as 'The Bishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Murder Ahoy
Murder Ahoy
William Mervyn was 52 in Murder Ahoy as 'Breeze-Connington'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
William Mervyn was 51 in Hot Enough for June as 'Passenger on Plane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor!
William Mervyn was 49 in Watch It, Sailor! as 'Ship's Captain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1961
Poster of Circus of Horrors
Circus of Horrors
William Mervyn was 48 in Circus of Horrors as 'Dr. Morley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1960
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
William Mervyn was 48 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'Detective's Friend'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1960
Poster of A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny
William Mervyn was 48 in A Touch of Larceny as 'Capt. Balfour (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1960
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
William Mervyn was 47 in Upstairs and Downstairs as 'Kingsley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of Carve Her Name with Pride
Carve Her Name with Pride
William Mervyn was 46 in Carve Her Name with Pride as 'Colonel Buckmaster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of Barnacle Bill
Barnacle Bill
William Mervyn was 45 in Barnacle Bill as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of Now Let Him Go
Now Let Him Go
William Mervyn was 45 in Now Let Him Go as 'Sir Edmund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1957
Poster of The Long Arm
The Long Arm
William Mervyn was 44 in The Long Arm as 'Manager of Festival Hall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1956
Poster of Tons of Trouble
Tons of Trouble
William Mervyn was 44 in Tons of Trouble as 'Roberts (MI5)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1956
Poster of Conflict of Wings
Conflict of Wings
William Mervyn was 42 in Conflict of Wings as 'Mr. Wentworth/Col. Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1954
Poster of Four Men in Prison
Four Men in Prison
William Mervyn was 38 in Four Men in Prison as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1950
Poster of The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp
William Mervyn was 38 in The Blue Lamp as 'Chief Inspector Hammond (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1950
Poster of Stop Press Girl
Stop Press Girl
William Mervyn was 37 in Stop Press Girl as 'Cinema Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1949
Poster of The Loves of Joanna Godden
The Loves of Joanna Godden
William Mervyn was 35 in The Loves of Joanna Godden as 'Huxtable'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1947

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 Raffles
Raffles
William Mervyn would have been no older than 64 in Raffles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of The Ghosts of Motley Hall
The Ghosts of Motley Hall
William Mervyn was 64+ in The Ghosts of Motley Hall
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 28 1976
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
William Mervyn was 60+ in Crown Court as 'The Hon. Mr. Justice Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
William Mervyn was 59+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Sir Hector Drummond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
William Mervyn was 59+ in The Persuaders! as 'Sir Charles Worthington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Mr. Rose
Mr. Rose
William Mervyn was 55+ in Mr. Rose
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 17 1967
Poster of All Gas and Gaiters
All Gas and Gaiters
William Mervyn was 54+ in All Gas and Gaiters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 17 1966
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
William Mervyn was 53+ in Gideon's Way as 'Mr. Pater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of It's Dark Outside
It's Dark Outside
William Mervyn was 52+ in It's Dark Outside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1964
Poster of The Sentimental Agent
The Sentimental Agent
William Mervyn was 51+ in The Sentimental Agent
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1963
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
William Mervyn was 50+ in Oliver Twist
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1962
Poster of Persuasion
Persuasion
William Mervyn was 48+ in Persuasion as 'Almirante Croft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1960
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
William Mervyn was 48+ in Maigret as 'Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of The Young Lady From London
The Young Lady From London
William Mervyn was 47+ in The Young Lady From London
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
William Mervyn was 47+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of The Sky Larks
The Sky Larks
William Mervyn was 46+ in The Sky Larks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 11 1958
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
William Mervyn was 45+ in Nicholas Nickleby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 18 1957
Poster of Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour
William Mervyn was 44+ in Hancock's Half Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
William Mervyn was 43+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Thomas, Judd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955