Clive Swift
Known for
Clive Swift has built a long career as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The first screen credit dates from 1965. The career now covers more than 61 years. Playing Additional Voices in '101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Another entry worth naming is 'Excalibur'.
Clive Swift
21 Movies
44 Series
Clive Swift has built a long career as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The first screen credit dates from 1965. The career now covers more than 61 years. Playing Additional Voices in '101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Another entry worth naming is 'Excalibur'.
Movies
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
2003
Plays Ector
Excalibur
1981
Plays Johnny Porter
Frenzy
1972
Plays Inspector Richardson
Death Line
1972
Plays Major Callendar
A Passage to India
1984
Plays Mr. Copper
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
2007
Plays William Hepworth-Dixon
Beloved
1976
Plays Alec Thorne
Home-Movies
1979
Plays Hastie Lanyon
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
1980
Plays Snug
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1968
Plays Ash
The National Health
1973
Plays Massey
Man at the Top
1973
Plays Magistrate
Memed My Hawk
1984
Plays Duffie
Catch Us If You Can
1965
Plays Brabantio / Gratiano
Othello
1990
Plays Reverend Pottock
The Sailor's Return
1978
TV Shows
Plays Richard Bucket
Keeping Up Appearances
1990
Plays Rev. Eustacius Brewer
Born and Bred
2002
Plays Alfred E. Huggins
South Riding
1974
Plays Major Bagstock
Dombey and Son
1969
Plays Mr. Tupman
The Pickwick Papers
1985
Plays Roy
The Old Guys
2009
Plays Albert Benbow
Clayhanger
1976
Plays Alec Pimkin
First Among Equals
1986
Plays Norman Shorthose
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Inspector Waugh
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Plays Dr Proudie
The Barchester Chronicles
1982
Plays Robbie
Playhouse
1974
Plays Edward Whiteley
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family
2015
Plays Dr. Black
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
Plays Frank
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Jobel
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Savory
Play for Today
1970
Plays Neil
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Fred Dobie
Bless Me Father
1978
Plays Dan
Dead of Night
1972
Plays 'Bunny' Nettleton
Beasts
1976
Plays Devine
Shadows
1975
Plays James
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Colin
SunTrap
2015
Plays St. John Court
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Plays Hewes
Storyboard
1983
Plays Mr Clough
Villains
1972
Plays Real Father Christmas
Little Crackers
2010
Plays Latham
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Victor Kellerman
Heartbeat
1992
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Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
Full Filmography
Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family
Edward Whiteley · 2 episodes
2015–
TV
SunTrap
Colin · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Cuckoo
Dr. Rafferty · 1 episode
2012–
TV
Little Crackers
Real Father Christmas · 1 episode
2010–
TV
The Old Guys
Roy · 12 episodes
2009–
TV
Hustle
Yusef · 1 episode
2004–
TV
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
Additional Voices (voice)
2003
Film
Born and Bred
Rev. Eustacius Brewer · 35 episodes
2002–
TV
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Richard
1997
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clive Swift still alive?
Clive Swift passed away on February 1, 2019 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Clive Swift?
Clive Swift is best known for roles in 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, Excalibur, Frenzy.
How many movies has Clive Swift been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1965), Clive Swift has appeared in 21 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Clive Swift's first movie?
The career of Clive Swift began with Catch Us If You Can (1965).
What is Clive Swift's most recent movie or series?
Clive Swift's most recent release is Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family, which premiered on October 19, 2015.
What TV shows has Clive Swift appeared in?
On television, Clive Swift has appeared in Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Hustle, Keeping Up Appearances.
Clive Swift
1936-02-09 · Liverpool, England, UK
Clive Swift was a British actor known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before breaking into television, also acted in such series as Peak Practice, Born and Bred and The Old Guys.