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Thorley Walters
Acting

Thorley Walters

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

12 May 1913

Age

113 Years

Born In

Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK

Total Projects

119

Years Active

90 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

Thorley Swinstead Walters (12 May 1913 – 6 July 1991) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his comedy film roles such as in Two-Way Stretch and Carlton-Browne of the FO. He also appeared in the acclaimed TV drama Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Walters played Sherlock Holmes sidekick Doctor Watson in four unrelated films: Sherlock Holmes and the...

Filmography

Mrs. Weekley's Lover

movie

Mrs. Weekley's Lover

2025

Mrs. Weekley's Lover

as Baron Von Richthofen

The World of Hammer

tv

The World of Hammer

1994

The World of Hammer

as Self (archive footage)

A Murder of Quality

movie

A Murder of Quality

1991

A Murder of Quality

as Bishop Harry

CineRaya

movie

He's Asking For Me

1990

He's Asking For Me

as Uncle Harold

Onassis: The Richest Man in the World

movie

Onassis: The Richest Man in the World

1988

Onassis: The Richest Man in the World

as Winston Churchill

The Dunroamin' Rising

movie

The Dunroamin' Rising

1988

The Dunroamin' Rising

as Mr Finister

Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood

movie

Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood

1987

Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood

as Ludwig (archive footage)

David Copperfield

tv

David Copperfield

1986

David Copperfield

as Richard 'Mr Dick' Babley

Paradise Postponed

tv

Paradise Postponed

1986

Paradise Postponed

Bulman

tv

Bulman

1985

Bulman

as Bill Dugdale

In the Secret State

movie

In the Secret State

1985

In the Secret State

as Johnny Davenport

The Little Drummer Girl

movie

The Little Drummer Girl

1984

The Little Drummer Girl

as Ned Quilley

The Sign of Four

movie

The Sign of Four

1983

The Sign of Four

as Major John Sholto

Spider's Web

movie

Spider's Web

1982

Spider's Web

as Hugo Birch

Soft Targets

movie

Soft Targets

1982

Soft Targets

as Old Wedding Guest

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

movie

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

1980

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

as Colonel Bloodstock

The Wildcats of St Trinian's

movie

The Wildcats of St Trinian's

1980

The Wildcats of St Trinian's

as Hugo Culpepper Brown

Cribb

tv

Cribb

1980

Cribb

as CI Jowett

Henry V

movie

Henry V

1979

Henry V

as Charles the Sixth, King of France

Minder

tv

Minder

1979

Minder

as Magistrate

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

tv

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

1979

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

as Tufty Thessinger

Tales of the Unexpected

tv

Tales of the Unexpected

1979

Tales of the Unexpected

as Harry Gold

Malice Aforethought

tv

Malice Aforethought

1979

Malice Aforethought

as Sir Francis Lee-Bannerton

Worzel Gummidge

tv

Worzel Gummidge

1979

Worzel Gummidge

as Colonel Bloodstock

Life of Shakespeare

tv

Life of Shakespeare

1978

Life of Shakespeare

as Mr. Justice Fleminge

Strangers

tv

Strangers

1978

Strangers

as Bill Dugdale

Treasure Island

tv

Treasure Island

1977

Treasure Island

The People That Time Forgot

movie

The People That Time Forgot

1977

The People That Time Forgot

as Norfolk

CineRaya

tv

The Sunday Drama

1977

The Sunday Drama

as Dr John Watson

Raffles

tv

Raffles

1977

Raffles

as Lord Lochmaben

Silver Blaze

movie

Silver Blaze

1977

Silver Blaze

as Dr. Watson

James and the Giant Peach

movie

James and the Giant Peach

1976

James and the Giant Peach

as Grasshopper

Beasts: The Dummy

movie

Beasts: The Dummy

1976

Beasts: The Dummy

as Sir Ramsey

Beasts

tv

Beasts

1976

Beasts

as Sir Ramsey

The Duchess of Duke Street

tv

The Duchess of Duke Street

1976

The Duchess of Duke Street

as Bulstrode

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

movie

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

1975

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

as Dr. Watson

Chips with Everything

movie

Chips with Everything

1975

Chips with Everything

as Wing Commander

Goodbye

movie

Goodbye

1975

Goodbye

as Chalcott-Bentinck

CineRaya

movie

The Apple Cart

1975

The Apple Cart

as Home Secretary

Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill

tv

Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill

1974

Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

movie

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

1974

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

as General Erhardt

Ring Once for Death

movie

Ring Once for Death

1973

Ring Once for Death

as Dr. Ledworth

Thriller

tv

Thriller

1973

Thriller

as Dr. Ledworth

The Edwardians

tv

The Edwardians

1972

The Edwardians

as Edward, Prince of Wales

The Edwardians

tv

The Edwardians

1972

The Edwardians

as King Edward VII

Crown Court

tv

Crown Court

1972

Crown Court

Young Winston

movie

Young Winston

1972

Young Winston

as Major Finn

Vampire Circus

movie

Vampire Circus

1972

Vampire Circus

as Burgermeister

The Lotus Eaters

tv

The Lotus Eaters

1972

The Lotus Eaters

as Maj. Edward Woolley

The Persuaders!

tv

The Persuaders!

1971

The Persuaders!

as John Hatton

Cousin Bette

tv

Cousin Bette

1971

Cousin Bette

as Baron Hector Hulot

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

movie

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

1971

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

as Mr. Forbush Sr.

There's a Girl in My Soup

movie

There's a Girl in My Soup

1970

There's a Girl in My Soup

as Manager of Carlton Hotel

Bartleby

movie

Bartleby

1970

Bartleby

as The Colleague

The Adventures of Don Quick

tv

The Adventures of Don Quick

1970

The Adventures of Don Quick

as Chief Dreamer

Trog

movie

Trog

1970

Trog

as Magistrate

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Old Wedding Guest

The Man Who Haunted Himself

movie

The Man Who Haunted Himself

1970

The Man Who Haunted Himself

as Frank Bellamy

The Misfit

tv

The Misfit

1970

The Misfit

as Forbes-Erskine

Cribbins

tv

Cribbins

1969

Cribbins

The Best House in London

movie

The Best House in London

1969

The Best House in London

as Doctor Watson (uncredited)

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

movie

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

1969

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

as Insp. Fritsch

The Last Shot You Hear

movie

The Last Shot You Hear

1969

The Last Shot You Hear

as General Jowett

Crooks and Coronets

movie

Crooks and Coronets

1969

Crooks and Coronets

as Hubbard

Oh! What a Lovely War

movie

Oh! What a Lovely War

1969

Oh! What a Lovely War

as Staff Officer

Twisted Nerve

movie

Twisted Nerve

1968

Twisted Nerve

as Sir John Forrester

On the Eve of Publication

movie

On the Eve of Publication

1968

On the Eve of Publication

as Holland

Ooh La La!

tv

Ooh La La!

1968

Ooh La La!

as The Prince

CineRaya

tv

Misleading Cases

1967

Misleading Cases

as Sir Joshua Hoot

Frankenstein Created Woman

movie

Frankenstein Created Woman

1967

Frankenstein Created Woman

as Dr. Hertz

The Family Way

movie

The Family Way

1966

The Family Way

as Vicar

The Wrong Box

movie

The Wrong Box

1966

The Wrong Box

as Patience

The Psychopath

movie

The Psychopath

1966

The Psychopath

as Martin Roth

Dracula: Prince of Darkness

movie

Dracula: Prince of Darkness

1966

Dracula: Prince of Darkness

as Ludwig

BBC Play of the Month

tv

BBC Play of the Month

1965

BBC Play of the Month

as Col. Redfern

Rotten to the Core

movie

Rotten to the Core

1965

Rotten to the Core

as Chief Constable Preston

Joey Boy

movie

Joey Boy

1965

Joey Boy

as Col. Grant

A Home of Your Own

movie

A Home of Your Own

1964

A Home of Your Own

as Estate agent

The Earth Dies Screaming

movie

The Earth Dies Screaming

1964

The Earth Dies Screaming

as Edgar Otis

The Wednesday Play

tv

The Wednesday Play

1964

The Wednesday Play

as Holland

Ring of Spies

movie

Ring of Spies

1964

Ring of Spies

as Cmdr. Winters

Espionage

tv

Espionage

1963

Espionage

as Dr Cantlie

Heavens Above!

movie

Heavens Above!

1963

Heavens Above!

as Tranquilax Executive

Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace

movie

Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace

1962

Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace

as Dr. Watson

The Phantom of the Opera

movie

The Phantom of the Opera

1962

The Phantom of the Opera

as Lattimer

Petticoat Pirates

movie

Petticoat Pirates

1961

Petticoat Pirates

as Captain Jerome Robertson

Murder She Said

movie

Murder She Said

1961

Murder She Said

as Cedric Ackenthorpe

Invasion Quartet

movie

Invasion Quartet

1961

Invasion Quartet

The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

movie

The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

1960

The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

as Butters

Two-Way Stretch

movie

Two-Way Stretch

1960

Two-Way Stretch

as Colonel Parkright

Suspect

movie

Suspect

1960

Suspect

as Special Agent Prince

A French Mistress

movie

A French Mistress

1960

A French Mistress

as Colonel Edmonds

Don't Panic Chaps

movie

Don't Panic Chaps

1959

Don't Panic Chaps

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

movie

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

1959

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

as Colonel Bellingham

Happy Is the Bride

movie

Happy Is the Bride

1958

Happy Is the Bride

as Jim

A Lady Mislaid

movie

A Lady Mislaid

1958

A Lady Mislaid

as Mr. Smith

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

movie

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

1957

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

as Major Whitehart

The Birthday Present

movie

The Birthday Present

1957

The Birthday Present

as Photographer

The Truth About Women

movie

The Truth About Women

1957

The Truth About Women

as Trevor Eaton

Second Fiddle

movie

Second Fiddle

1957

Second Fiddle

as Charles

The Passionate Stranger

movie

The Passionate Stranger

1957

The Passionate Stranger

as Jimmy

Armchair Theatre

tv

Armchair Theatre

1956

Armchair Theatre

as Professor Mortimer

The Baby and the Battleship

movie

The Baby and the Battleship

1956

The Baby and the Battleship

as Lt. Setley

Who Done It?

movie

Who Done It?

1956

Who Done It?

as Raymond Courtney

Private's Progress

movie

Private's Progress

1956

Private's Progress

as Captain Bootle

You Can't Escape

movie

You Can't Escape

1956

You Can't Escape

as Chadwick

Josephine and Men

movie

Josephine and Men

1955

Josephine and Men

as Salesman

Hallmark Hall of Fame

tv

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Stanley Baldwin

Captain Boycott

movie

Captain Boycott

1947

Captain Boycott

as Army Officer (uncredited)

Waltz Time

movie

Waltz Time

1945

Waltz Time

as Stefan Ravenne

They Were Sisters

movie

They Were Sisters

1945

They Were Sisters

as Channing

Medal for the General

movie

Medal for the General

1944

Medal for the General

as Andrew

CineRaya

movie

It Happened to One Man

1940

It Happened to One Man

as Ronnie

CineRaya

movie

Secret Journey

1939

Secret Journey

as Max Von Reimer

CineRaya

movie

The Kindled Flame

1939

The Kindled Flame

as Cleon

Design for Murder

movie

Design for Murder

1939

Design for Murder

as Huey Frazer

Life of St. Paul

movie

Life of St. Paul

1938

Life of St. Paul

as Unidentified role

The Love Test

movie

The Love Test

1935

The Love Test

as Chemist

Once in a New Moon

movie

Once in a New Moon

1935

Once in a New Moon

as Beamish

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