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Ian Carmichael
Actor

Ian Carmichael

18 Jun 1920Born
5 Feb 2010Died
89Age at death
65Credits

Biography

Ian Gillett Carmichael, OBE (18 June 1920 – 5 February 2010) was an English actor best known for his roles in the films of the Boulting brothers such as Private's Progress (1956) and I'm All Right Jack (1959). Later he played Dorothy L. Sayers's Gentleman Detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, on television and radio. Carmichael also had a career on stage.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2013Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the ArmyFilm: (archive footage)
  2. 2003The RoyalSeries: T.J. Middleditch (31 episodes)
  3. 1999Wives and DaughtersSeries: Lord Connor (3 episodes)
  4. 1995The Great KandinskyFilm: Patrick McCormick
  5. 1992The Christmas CollectionFilm: Narrator (voice)
  6. 1992StrathblairSeries: Sir James Menzies (10 episodes)
  7. 1992HeartbeatSeries: T J Middleditch (1 episode)
  8. 1990ObituariesFilm: Bartholomew 'Chalky' White
  9. 1990Diamond SkullsFilm: Exeter
  10. 1990More Children's Holiday FavouritesFilm: Narrator (voice)
  11. 1990Oh, Mr. ToadSeries: Narrator (13 episodes)
  12. 1989More Children's Summer StoriesFilm: Narrator (voice)
  13. 1989Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1Film: Narrator (voice)
  14. 1989Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2Film: Narrator (voice)
  15. 1988Children's Favourites - Volume 1Film: Narrator (voice)
  16. 1988The Play on OneSeries: Bartholomew 'Chalky' White (1 episode)
  17. 1986The Wind in the Willows: Winter TalesFilm: Narrator (voice)
  18. 1984The Wind in the WillowsSeries: Narrator (voice) (65 episodes)
  19. 1983The Wind in the WillowsFilm: Rat
  20. 1983Down at the HydroFilm: The Colonel
  21. 1982All for LoveSeries: Colonel Hunt (1 episode)
  22. 1979The Lady VanishesFilm: Caldicott
  23. 1975Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red HerringsSeries: Lord Peter Wimsey (4 episodes)
  24. 1975Nine TailorsSeries: Lord Peter Wimsey (4 episodes)
  25. 1974From Beyond the GraveFilm: Reginald Warren
  26. 1973Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona ClubSeries: Lord Peter Wimsey (4 episodes)
  27. 1973Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Murder Must AdvertiseFilm: Lord Peter Wimsey
  28. 1972Lord Peter Wimsey: Clouds of WitnessSeries: Lord Peter Wimsey (5 episodes)
  29. 1972Lord Peter WimseySeries: Lord Peter Wimsey (21 episodes)
  30. 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsFilm: Mr. Ferris (segment "Pride")
  31. 1971Alma MaterFilm: Jimmy Nicholson
  32. 1970Bachelor FatherSeries: Peter Lamb (22 episodes)
  33. 1968The Root of All Evil?Series: Henry Priddis (1 episode)
  34. 1967Smashing TimeFilm: Bobby Mome-Rath
  35. 1966NET PlayhouseSeries: John Worthing J.P. (1 episode)
  36. 1965The World of WoosterSeries: Bertie Wooster (20 episodes)
  37. 1964The Importance of Being EarnestFilm
  38. 1964Thursday TheatreSeries: Simon Foster (1 episode)
  39. 1964Hide and SeekFilm: David Garrett
  40. 1964Theatre 625Series: Simon Foster (1 episode)
  41. 1963Heavens Above!Film: The Other Smallwood
  42. 1962The Amorous PrawnFilm: Cpl. Sidney Green
  43. 1961Double BunkFilm: Jack Goddard
  44. 1960Light Up the Sky!Film: Lt. Ogleby
  45. 1960School for ScoundrelsFilm: Henry Palfrey
  46. 1959I'm All Right JackFilm: Stanley Windrush
  47. 1959Left Right and CentreFilm: Robert Wilcot
  48. 1958The Big MoneyFilm: Willie Frith
  49. 1958Happy Is the BrideFilm: David Chaytor
  50. 1957Lucky JimFilm: Jim Dixon
  51. 1957Bachelor FatherSeries (60 episodes)
  52. 1957Brothers in LawFilm: Roger Thursby
  53. 1956Armchair TheatreSeries: John Worthing J.P. (1 episode)
  54. 1956Private's ProgressFilm: Pte. Stanley Windrush
  55. 1955Storm Over the NileFilm: Tom Willoughby
  56. 1955Simon and LauraFilm: David Prentice
  57. 1955The Colditz StoryFilm: Robin Cartwright
  58. 1954BetrayedFilm: Capt. Jackie Lawson
  59. 1953Meet Mr. LuciferFilm: Man Friday
  60. 1952Miss Robin HoodFilm: Office Junior
  61. 1952Ghost ShipFilm: Bernard
  62. 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Film: P.R.O.
  63. 1949Trottie TrueFilm: Bill the Postman (uncredited)
  64. 1949Dear Mr. ProhackFilm: Hat Salesman (uncredited)
  65. 1948Bond StreetFilm: Waiter

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