Jack Melford
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Jack Melford is a British actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Lust for a Vampire' is the other credit most often cited. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Ask a viewer to place Jack Melford and the answer usually comes back 'A Shot in the Dark'.
Jack Melford
32 Movies
9 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Jack Melford is a British actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Lust for a Vampire' is the other credit most often cited. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Ask a viewer to place Jack Melford and the answer usually comes back 'A Shot in the Dark'.
Movies
Plays The Psycho-Analyst
A Shot in the Dark
1964
Plays Bishop
Lust for a Vampire
1971
Plays Telephone engineer
A Home of Your Own
1964
Plays Dr. Martock
My Brother Jonathan
1948
Plays Thompson
Jump for Glory
1937
Plays Lt. Terry, pilot
It's in the Air
1938
Plays Inspector Gates
The End of the Line
1957
Plays Reggie Clifford
Radio Lover
1936
Plays Wilcox
The October Man
1947
Plays Sir Reginald Toothill
The Sport of Kings
1931
Plays Court Official
Guilty?
1956
Plays Menelaus
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
1965
Plays Dr. Dormer Franklyn
When You Come Home
1948
Plays Journalist
Look Up and Laugh
1935
Plays The Journalist
Command Performance
1937
Plays Dame
Spare a Copper
1940
Plays Pop Currie
Hold My Hand
1938
Plays Raymond Dirk
Honeymoon for Three
1935
TV Shows
Plays Lord Northeave
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
Plays Thomas
Man from Interpol
1960
Plays Thomas Bevill
ITV Play of the Week
1955
Plays Colonel Dewer
The Sentimental Agent
1963
Plays Norrin
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays Sir Owen Tudor
Sir Francis Drake
1961
Plays Platina
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Monk
Richard the Lionheart
1962
Plays Caldwell
Danger Man
1960
Latest Trailers
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Lust for a Vampire
Full Filmography
Lust for a Vampire
Bishop
1971
Film
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
Menelaus
1965
Film
A Home of Your Own
Telephone engineer
1964
Film
The Wednesday Play
Platina · 1 episode
1964–
TV
A Shot in the Dark
The Psycho-Analyst
1964
Film
The Sentimental Agent
Colonel Dewer · 1 episode
1963–
TV
What Every Woman Wants
Dr. Falcon
1962
Film
Richard the Lionheart
Monk · 1 episode
1962–
TV
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Owen Tudor · 1 episode
1961–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack Melford still alive?
Jack Melford passed away on October 22, 1972 at age 73.
What are the most famous roles of Jack Melford?
Jack Melford is best known for roles in A Shot in the Dark, The Ladykillers, Lust for a Vampire.
How many movies has Jack Melford been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1931), Jack Melford has appeared in 32 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Jack Melford's first movie?
The career of Jack Melford began with The Sport of Kings (1931).
What is Jack Melford's most recent movie or series?
Jack Melford's most recent release is Lust for a Vampire, which premiered on January 17, 1971.
What TV shows has Jack Melford appeared in?
On television, Jack Melford has appeared in Danger Man, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Sir Francis Drake, The Adventures of Sir Lancelot.
Jack Melford
1899-09-05 · London, England, UK
If longevity counts for anything, Jack Melford is a British actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Lust for a Vampire' is the other credit most often cited. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Ask a viewer to place Jack Melford and the answer usually comes back 'A Shot in the Dark'.