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Jerold Wells
Actor

Jerold Wells

8 Aug 1908Born
19 Jul 1999Died
90Age at death
59Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Jerold Wells (8 August 1908 - 19 July 1999) was an English actor. He appeared primarily in British comedies. Some of his best-known roles were in Time Bandits, where he played Benson, a mentally disturbed follower to Evil, and in Jabberwocky, where he played a footless man known as Wat Dabney. He also had a career in television, where he appeared in The Two Ronnies, The Old Curiosity Shop, and The Benny Hill Show. He was born in Wallington, Hampshire and died in Bath, Somerset.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 1986Fighting BackFilm: Herbert
  2. 1984Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green KnightFilm: 1st Torturer
  3. 1984The Element of CrimeFilm: Kramer
  4. 1983Number 10Series: Sir Stafford Northcote (1 episode)
  5. 1981Time BanditsFilm: Benson
  6. 1981The Best of the AdventuresFilm: Stropper (archive footage) (uncredited)
  7. 1980CribbSeries: Manservant (1 episode)
  8. 1979The Old Curiosity ShopSeries: Jerry (1 episode)
  9. 1978Adventures of a Plumber's MateFilm: Stropper
  10. 1977JabberwockyFilm: Wat Dabney
  11. 1976The New AvengersSeries: Barker (1 episode)
  12. 1976DominicSeries: Jenkins (8 episodes)
  13. 1975Carry On LaughingSeries: Black Cowl (1 episode)
  14. 1974Barry McKenzie Holds His OwnFilm: Quiz Panel Judge
  15. 1974Frankenstein and the Monster from HellFilm: Landlord
  16. 1973The Death of GloryFilm: Foulkes
  17. 1973Gawain and the Green KnightFilm: Sergeant
  18. 1973The Vault of HorrorFilm: Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
  19. 1973Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthFilm: Tramp
  20. 1972SykesSeries: Doorman, Arthur (1 episode)
  21. 1972The Black ArrowSeries: Watty (2 episodes)
  22. 1972Burke & HareFilm: Landlord
  23. 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Phelps (1 episode)
  24. 1971Cousin BetteSeries: Police Superintendent (1 episode)
  25. 1970CatweazleSeries: Publican (1 episode)
  26. 1969Anne of the Thousand DaysFilm: Boleyn Axeman (uncredited)
  27. 1969Hark at BarkerSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1969Judge DeeSeries: Landlord
  29. 1968The ChampionsSeries: Hoad (1 episode)
  30. 1968The Bells of HellFilm: Don Pascoe
  31. 1968Late Night HorrorSeries: Don Pascoe (1 episode)
  32. 1968Journey Into DarknessFilm: Mayhew
  33. 1967Man in a SuitcaseSeries (1 episode)
  34. 1967All Gas and GaitersSeries: Mr Tutt (1 episode)
  35. 1967A Ghost of a ChanceFilm: Ball and Chain Man
  36. 1966Till Death Us Do PartSeries: Policeman (1 episode)
  37. 1966Softly, SoftlySeries (1 episode)
  38. 1966The Ghost of Monk's IslandFilm: Convict
  39. 1965BBC Play of the MonthSeries: Hans (1 episode)
  40. 1965199 Park LaneSeries (18 episodes)
  41. 1965MasqueradeFilm: Brindle (uncredited)
  42. 1963Sergeant CorkSeries: Mr. Fish (1 episode)
  43. 1963ManiacFilm: Giles
  44. 1963MoonstrikeSeries: Patrice (1 episode)
  45. 1963The CracksmanFilm: Chief Prison Officer
  46. 1962PlaybackFilm: Inspector Parkes
  47. 1962The Pirates of Blood RiverFilm: Penal Colony Master
  48. 1962Crooks AnonymousFilm: Sydney
  49. 1962Candidate for MurderFilm: Police Inspector
  50. 1961Dangerous AfternoonFilm: George Burling / Ned Barrett
  51. 1960MaigretSeries (1 episode)
  52. 1960The Days of VengeanceSeries: Supt. Stabler (6 episodes)
  53. 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries (1 episode)
  54. 1958Passport to ShameFilm: Taxi Driver in Office (uncredited)
  55. 1958Tread Softly StrangerFilm: Constable at Racecourse
  56. 1958High HellFilm: Charlie Spence
  57. 1957The Naked TruthFilm: 1st Irishman (uncredited)
  58. 1957Three in OneFilm: Wally
  59. 1955Dixon of Dock GreenSeries: Sgt. Muir, Trotter Kelly, Henry Galloway (1 episode)

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