Frederick Treves
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Frederick Treves is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Elephant Man', playing Alderman. 'Nighthawks' is a second title with real reach. Drama has been the most frequent territory. 75 years of work add up to around 80 titles.
Frederick Treves
22 Movies
58 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Frederick Treves is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Elephant Man', playing Alderman. 'Nighthawks' is a second title with real reach. Drama has been the most frequent territory. 75 years of work add up to around 80 titles.
Movies
Plays Alderman
The Elephant Man
1980
Plays Chief Police Inspector
Nighthawks
1981
Plays Emperor
Sunshine
1999
Plays Dr. Mumford
Paper Mask
1990
Plays Eye Surgeon
Afraid of the Dark
1992
Plays Superintendent Parry
One Hour to Zero
1976
Plays Arnold Reece
Defence of the Realm
1986
Plays McKyle
Sweeney 2
1978
Plays 2nd Officer
The Mark of the Hawk
1957
Plays Dr Douthwaite
The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams
1986
Plays Sir Charles Portal
Bomber Harris
1989
Plays Police Constable West
The High Terrace
1956
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Fletcher
Tightrope
1972
Plays Frank Harrington
Game, Set, and Match
1988
Plays 1st Thief
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays George Ledingham
Bratt Farrar
1986
Plays Lord Quillington
To Play the King
1993
Plays Sam Lockwood
Follyfoot
1971
Plays Colonel John Layton
The Jewel in the Crown
1984
Plays Hubert St John Langton
A Certain Justice
1998
Plays Stanton
The Main Chance
1969
Plays Geoffrey Hainton
Crown Court
1972
Plays Doctor James Kennedy
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
1987
Plays Brigadier Sanders
Lipstick on Your Collar
1993
Plays Nicholas Tapscott
Summer's Lease
1989
Plays Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Major Hector Stanhope
After the War
1989
Plays R.A.F. Officer
The Andromeda Breakthrough
1962
Plays Dr Hammond
My Brother Jonathan
1985
Plays Lonsdale
An Englishman's Castle
1978
Plays Colonel Adye
The Invisible Man
1984
Plays Man
Strange Experiences
1955
Plays Great Uncle James
The Glass Virgin
1995
Plays Lord Kellner
For the Greater Good
1991
Plays Adm. Frobisher
Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
1984
Plays Col. Forbes-Jones
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996
Plays Governor
Longitude
2000
Plays Lieutenant Brotadac
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Sir Walter Crediton
The Protectors
1972
Plays Beemax
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Colonel Lacey
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Alec Lampitt
The Expert
1968
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Sunshine
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Rosemary & Thyme
Professor Mullins · 1 episode
2003–
TV
Monarch of the Glen
Lord Cranthorne · 1 episode
2000–
TV
Longitude
Governor · 1 episode
2000–
TV
Sunshine
Emperor
1999
Film
A Certain Justice
Hubert St John Langton · 3 episodes
1998–
TV
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Col. Forbes-Jones · 1 episode
1996–
TV
The Glass Virgin
Great Uncle James · 1 episode
1995–
TV
To Play the King
Lord Quillington · 4 episodes
1993–
TV
Lipstick on Your Collar
Brigadier Sanders · 2 episodes
1993–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frederick Treves still alive?
Frederick Treves passed away on January 30, 2012 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Frederick Treves?
Frederick Treves is best known for roles in The Elephant Man, Nighthawks, Sunshine.
How many movies has Frederick Treves been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1951), Frederick Treves has appeared in 22 movies and 58 TV shows.
What was Frederick Treves's first movie?
The career of Frederick Treves began with Pool of London (1951).
What is Frederick Treves's most recent movie or series?
Frederick Treves's most recent release is Rosemary & Thyme, which premiered on August 31, 2003.
What TV shows has Frederick Treves appeared in?
On television, Frederick Treves has appeared in Mr. Bean, Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Avengers.
Frederick Treves
1925-03-29 · Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, England, UK
In a business that burns through people quickly, Frederick Treves is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Elephant Man', playing Alderman. 'Nighthawks' is a second title with real reach. Drama has been the most frequent territory. 75 years of work add up to around 80 titles.