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Ernest Clark
Actor

Ernest Clark

12 Feb 1912Born
11 Nov 1994Died
82Age at death
78Credits

Biography

A distinguished stage actor, Ernest Clark was best known to British television viewers for his role as the crusty "Sir Geoffrey Loftus" in the long running "Doctor" comedy series during the 1970s.

Born in Maida Vale, Clark was the son of a master builder and was educated at Marylebone Grammar School. His first job was as a reporter on a local newspaper and he was also a keen amateur actor.

He made his first professional appearance at the Festival Theatre, Cambridge in 1937 and, throughout the 1930s and 40s, was rarely off the West End stage. In New York in 1950, he garnered rave reviews for his appearance in T.S.

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A prolific screen character actor, he was usually cast in cold, tight-lipped roles in British war films.

He was vice-president of Equity, the British actor's union, from 1964-69 and president from 1970-73. An articulate, outspoken and often witty commentator for the acting profession, he always argued on the side of regulated entry into what he described as "an overcrowded industry".

Clark's first two marriages were dissolved. His third wife was 'Julia Lockwood', the daughter of the British film star Margaret Lockwood.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Patrick Newley

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1993Queen of the Wild FrontierFilm: Father (Voice)
  2. 1991The Pope Must DieFilm: Abbot
  3. 1991Doctor at the TopSeries (7 episodes)
  4. 1987QueenieSeries: Sir Philip Wentworth (2 episodes)
  5. 1986Theban Plays: Oedipus the KingFilm: Chorus
  6. 1984Memed My HawkFilm: Hatche's Father
  7. 1982GandhiFilm: Lord Hunter
  8. 1982The Agatha Christie HourSeries: Rogers (1 episode)
  9. 1981Private SchulzSeries: Fritsch (1 episode)
  10. 1979The Cannon & Ball ShowSeries: The Professor (1 episode)
  11. 1978Mixed BlessingsSeries: Mr. Huntley (3 episodes)
  12. 1978All Creatures Great and SmallSeries: Duke of Mannerton (1 episode)
  13. 1975Doctor on the GoSeries (26 episodes)
  14. 1974Doctor at SeaSeries (13 episodes)
  15. 1973Away from It AllSeries: The Colonel (1 episode)
  16. 1972Doctor in ChargeSeries: Professor Geoffrey Loftus (43 episodes)
  17. 1971Doctor at LargeSeries: Professor Loftus (29 episodes)
  18. 1970Song of NorwayFilm: Councilman
  19. 1970The ExecutionerFilm: Roper
  20. 1969Run a Crooked MileFilm: Chairman
  21. 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreSeries: Oliver Cox (1 episode)
  22. 1968The Chequers ManoeuvreFilm: The Brigadier
  23. 1968Salt & PepperFilm: Col. Balsom
  24. 1967The Cuckoo PatrolFilm: Marshall
  25. 1967It!Film: Harold Grove
  26. 1967All Gas and GaitersSeries: The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley (14 episodes)
  27. 1966Finders KeepersFilm: Air Marshal
  28. 1966Eye of the DevilFilm: French Police Inspector (uncredited)
  29. 1966The Stable DoorFilm
  30. 1966ArabesqueFilm: Beauchamp
  31. 1965BBC Play of the MonthSeries: Finch McComas (1 episode)
  32. 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries: Brigadier Glover (1 episode)
  33. 1965The Secret of My SuccessFilm: Earl of Aldershot's solicitor
  34. 1965MasqueradeFilm: Minister
  35. 1964The Wednesday PlaySeries: Pritchard, Ivor Brendon (1 episode)
  36. 1964Master SpyFilm: Dr. Pembury
  37. 1964The Devil-Ship PiratesFilm: Sir Basil Smeeton
  38. 1964HMS ParadiseSeries: Commander Trickett (1 episode)
  39. 1964Nothing But the BestFilm: Roberts
  40. 1964Boy With a FluteFilm: Sir George Noble
  41. 1963A Stitch in TimeFilm: Professor Crankshaw
  42. 1963Ladies Who DoFilm: Stockbroker
  43. 1963Billy LiarFilm: Prison Governor
  44. 1963Tomorrow at TenFilm: Police Doctor
  45. 1962A Woman's PrivilegeFilm: Mr. Hayes
  46. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries (2 episodes)
  47. 1962Time to RememberFilm: Cracknell
  48. 1962Richard the LionheartSeries: Frederick (1 episode)
  49. 1962The Scales of JusticeSeries: Mr. Hayes (1 episode)
  50. 1961Three on a SpreeFilm: Colonel Drew
  51. 1961Drama 61-67Series: Rex (1 episode)
  52. 1961No Love for JohnnieFilm: M.P. (uncredited)
  53. 1961Partners in CrimeFilm: Ashton
  54. 1960MaigretSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1960Sink the Bismarck!Film: Captain Ellis - 'Suffolk'
  56. 1960A Touch of LarcenyFilm: Cmdr. Bates
  57. 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries (1 episode)
  58. 1959Interpol CallingSeries: Inspector MacAndrew (1 episode)
  59. 1958The Invisible ManSeries: Sir Charles Anderson (1 episode)
  60. 1958Blind SpotFilm: F. G. Fielding
  61. 1958A Woman of MysteryFilm: Mr. Harvey
  62. 1958The SafecrackerFilm: Major Adbury
  63. 1958I Accuse!Film: Prosecutor at First Dreyfus Trial
  64. 1958A Tale of Two CitiesFilm: Stryver
  65. 1957The Birthday PresentFilm: Barrister
  66. 1957Time Without PityFilm: Under Secretary
  67. 1957The Man in the SkyFilm: Maine
  68. 1956Reach for the SkyFilm: Wing Commander Beiseigel
  69. 1956The Baby and the BattleshipFilm: Cmdr. Geoffrey Digby
  70. 19561984Film: Outer Party Announcer
  71. 1955The Dam BustersFilm: Air Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
  72. 1954Beau BrummellFilm: Dr. Warren
  73. 1954Father BrownFilm: Bishop's Secretary
  74. 1954Doctor in the HouseFilm: Dr. Parrish
  75. 1950The MudlarkFilm: Hammond
  76. 1949ObsessionFilm
  77. 1949When We Are MarriedFilm: Councillor Albert Parker
  78. 1934The Circus ClownFilm: Vaudeville Act

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