Bernard Kay
Actor · Since 1963
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Bernard Kay is a long-distance runner who has seen the business change around him more than once. He has been working on screen for more than 68 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Doctor Zhivago', playing The Bolshevik. Among the rest of the work, 'Doctor Who' stands out. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1958.
Bernard Kay
Actor · Since 1963
27 Movies · 35 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Bernard Kay is a long-distance runner who has seen the business change around him more than once. He has been working on screen for more than 68 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Doctor Zhivago', playing The Bolshevik. Among the rest of the work, 'Doctor Who' stands out. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1958.
Movies
Plays The Bolshevik
Doctor Zhivago
1965
Plays Fisherman
Witchfinder General
1968
Plays Zabid
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
1977
Plays Buford King
The Hunting Party
1971
Plays Bothringaye
Joy Division
2006
Plays Tait
The Shuttered Room
1967
Plays Injured Recruit
Carry On Sergeant
1958
Plays John Hoffman
Steal This Movie
2000
Plays Dr. Heim (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood")
Torture Garden
1967
Plays Bedford
Darling Lili
1970
Plays Richard Arlen
They Came from Beyond Space
1967
Plays Uncle Tom
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
2005
Plays Commissaire
The Great Riviera Bank Robbery
1980
Plays Carl Tyler
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
1964
Plays Fred Koonstra
The Hiding Place
1975
Plays Caldwell
Doctor Who: Colony in Space
1971
Plays Matthews
Sweeney!
1977
Plays Inspector Crossland
Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
1967
Plays Inspector Greenham
Trog
1970
Plays Benson
Lady Caroline Lamb
1972
Plays George Selworth
Interlude
1968
Plays Commander Wheeler
Spy Story
1976
Plays A.M. Sir Robert Saundby
Bomber Harris
1989
Plays Mr. Donald Prentice
In Possession
1984
TV Shows
Plays Inspector Crossland
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Tom Sawdon
South Riding
1974
Plays Richard Naismith
Century Falls
1993
Plays Larry
Z-Cars
1962
Plays Inspector Page
A Very British Coup
1988
Plays Father
Fair Stood the Wind for France
1980
Plays Patrick Bell
The Main Chance
1969
Plays Pugnale
The Fortunate Pilgrim
1988
Plays Charles Riding
Minder
1979
Plays Humanoid
Space: 1999
1975
Plays The Estate Agent
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
Plays Norman Hobson
The Expert
1968
Plays Forensics Officer
Target
1977
Plays Micholos Zentner
The Adventurer
1972
Plays Mr. Drummond
Budgie
1971
Plays Philip Bentley
The Protectors
1972
Plays Oliver
Jonathan Creek
1997
Plays Hartwig
Colditz
1972
Plays Insp Jack Walters
Rockliffe's Babies
1987
Plays Mr. Prentice
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
1984
Plays Commander
The Enigma Files
1980
Plays Thomas Devenish
Six Days of Justice
1972
Plays Detective Sergeant Jim Gordon
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Thomas
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Robert Woolton
Foyle's War
2002
Plays Emil
The Champions
1968
Plays Francois
Maigret
1960
Plays Mr. Wainwright
Grange Hill
1978
Plays Harry Scott
The Professionals
1977
Plays Karoly
Dick Turpin
1979
Latest Trailers
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Joy Division
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Joy Division
Bothringaye
2006
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Uncle Tom
2005
Foyle's War
Robert Woolton
2002Season 1
Steal This Movie
John Hoffman
2000
Jonathan Creek
Oliver
1997Season 1
Minder
Charles Riding
1994Season 10
Century Falls
Richard Naismith · 6 episodes
1993–
Bomber Harris
A.M. Sir Robert Saundby
1989
The Most Dangerous Man in the World
Dogan
1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bernard Kay still alive?
Bernard Kay passed away on December 25, 2014 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Bernard Kay?
Bernard Kay is best known for roles in Doctor Zhivago, Witchfinder General, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
How many movies has Bernard Kay been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1958), Bernard Kay has appeared in 27 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Bernard Kay's first movie?
The career of Bernard Kay began with Carry On Sergeant (1958).
What is Bernard Kay's most recent movie or series?
Bernard Kay's most recent release is IMC Needs You!, which premiered on October 3, 2011.
What TV shows has Bernard Kay appeared in?
On television, Bernard Kay has appeared in Doctor Who, Space: 1999, The Avengers, Foyle's War.
Bernard Kay
1928-02-23 · Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Bernard Kay was a British actor with an extensive theatre, television and film repertoire.