George Tovey
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George Tovey has spent most of a working life as a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Ask a viewer to place George Tovey and the answer usually comes back 'Frenzy'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1957.
George Tovey
15 Movies
16 Series
George Tovey has spent most of a working life as a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Ask a viewer to place George Tovey and the answer usually comes back 'Frenzy'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1957.
Movies
Plays Neville Salt
Frenzy
1972
Plays Man at Inn
The Wicked Lady
1983
Plays Photographer
Poor Cow
1967
Plays Bagman
Otley
1969
Plays Percy
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
1973
Plays Alf
The Salvage Gang
1958
Plays George
Baxter!
1973
Plays Ernie Clements
Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
1975
Plays Jim Stew
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
1973
Plays Poker Player
The Small World of Sammy Lee
1963
Plays Stallholder
Bindle (One of Them Days)
1966
Plays May
Soap Opera in Stockwell
1973
TV Shows
Plays Jack Bird
Budgie
1971
Plays George
Till Death Us Do Part
1966
Plays Len Watters
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Pub Landlord
Minder
1979
Plays Old Man
Hammer House of Horror
1980
Plays Ernie Clements
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Willy
My Old Man
1974
Plays Porter
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
Plays Mannering
A Little Bit of Wisdom
1974
Plays Bert
To the Manor Born
1979
Plays Café Owner
Shine on Harvey Moon
1982
Plays Patsy
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Peter Potts
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Charlie
Mind Your Language
1977
Plays Chanting Charlie
Centre Play
1973
Plays Rag 'n' Bone Man
Steptoe and Son
1962
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Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
Full Filmography
The Wicked Lady
Man at Inn
1983
Film
Shine on Harvey Moon
Café Owner · 1 episode
1982
TV
Hammer House of Horror
Old Man · 1 episode
1980
TV
Minder
Pub Landlord · 1 episode
1979
TV
To the Manor Born
Bert · 1 episode
1979
TV
BBC Play of the Month
Peter Potts · 1 episode
1978
TV
Mind Your Language
Charlie · 1 episode
1977–
TV
The Sweeney
Len Watters · 1 episode
1976
TV
Doctor Who
Ernie Clements · 1 episode
1975
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Tovey still alive?
George Tovey passed away on January 1, 1982 at age 67.
What are the most famous roles of George Tovey?
George Tovey is best known for roles in Frenzy, Poor Cow, Steptoe & Son Ride Again.
How many movies has George Tovey been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 1957), George Tovey has appeared in 15 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was George Tovey's first movie?
The career of George Tovey began with Black Ice (1957).
What is George Tovey's most recent movie or series?
George Tovey's most recent release is The Wicked Lady, which premiered on April 21, 1983.
What TV shows has George Tovey appeared in?
On television, George Tovey has appeared in Doctor Who, Hammer House of Horror, Mind Your Language, Steptoe and Son.
George Tovey
1914-03-08 · Kensington, London, England, UK
George Tovey was born on March 8, 1914 in Kensington, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Frenzy (1972), Doctor Who (1963) and My Old Man (1974). He was married to Margaret (Peggy) Tovey. He died on December 4, 1982 in Chiswick, London, England, UK.