John Thaw
Known for
John Thaw is a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Among all the titles, 'Chaplin' is the one that reached the widest audience. The list also holds 'Inspector Morse'. 1961 is the year the filmography opens. The career now covers more than 65 years. He won the BAFTA for 'Inspector Morse'.
John Thaw
21 Movies
30 Series
John Thaw is a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Among all the titles, 'Chaplin' is the one that reached the widest audience. The list also holds 'Inspector Morse'. 1961 is the year the filmography opens. The career now covers more than 65 years. He won the BAFTA for 'Inspector Morse'.
Movies
Plays Fred Karno
Chaplin
1992
Plays Kruger
Cry Freedom
1987
Plays Shavers
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
1972
Plays Jonathan Small
The Sign of Four
1987
Plays Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Sweeney 2
1978
Plays David Jones
Dead Man's Chest
1965
Plays Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Sweeney!
1977
Plays Dick Turner
The Grass Is Singing
1981
Plays Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Regan
1974
Plays Tom
The Capone Investment
1974
Plays Dom
Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition
1970
Plays Alan Roper
Five to One
1963
Plays Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris
Bomber Harris
1989
Plays Terry Mitchell
The Last Grenade
1970
Plays Gunner Featherstone
The Bofors Gun
1968
Plays Harry Jenkins
Buried Treasure
2001
TV Shows
Plays Det. Insp. Jack Regan
The Sweeney
1975
Producer
Plays Chief Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Henry Willows
Home to Roost
1985
Plays James Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
1995
Plays Sergeant John Mann
Redcap
1964
Plays Peter Mayle
A Year in Provence
1993
Plays Mitch
Mitch
1984
Plays Stan
Thick as Thieves
1974
Plays Jim Proctor
The Glass
2001
Plays Tom
The Capone Investment
1974
Plays Mark Paxton
Bat Out of Hell
1966
Plays Monsignor Augustine Renard
Monsignor Renard
2000
Plays Stanley Duke
Stanley and the Women
1991
Plays Himself - Narrator
The Second World War in Colour
1999
Plays Rolf
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
Plays George J. Bundavin
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Joe McConnell
Plastic Man
1999
Plays Alan Roper
Edgar Wallace Mysteries
1959
Plays Tony
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Armchair Cinema
1974
Plays Inspector Jenner
Strange Report
1969
Plays Denzil Davies
Budgie
1971
Plays Wood
The Frighteners
1972
Plays Mario Carpiano
The Protectors
1972
Plays Lt. Holst
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
Plays Jonathan Small
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Mr, Carby
The Onedin Line
1971
Plays George Jones
Screen Two
1985
Plays Williams
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Hubert de Burgh
The BBC Television Shakespeare
1978
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Goodnight, Mister Tom
Full Filmography
The Glass
Jim Proctor · 6 episodes
2001–
TV
Buried Treasure
Harry Jenkins
2001
Film
Monsignor Renard
Monsignor Augustine Renard · 4 episodes
2000–
TV
The Waiting Time
Joshua Mantle
1999
Film
The Second World War in Colour
Himself - Narrator · 3 episodes
1999–
TV
Plastic Man
Joe McConnell · 2 episodes
1999–
TV
Masculine Mescaline
The Man
1996
Film
Kavanagh Q.C.
James Kavanagh Q.C. · 26 episodes
1995–
TV
A Year in Provence
Peter Mayle · 12 episodes
1993–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Thaw still alive?
John Thaw passed away on February 21, 2002 at age 60.
What are the most famous roles of John Thaw?
John Thaw is best known for roles in Chaplin, Cry Freedom, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
How many movies has John Thaw been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1961), John Thaw has appeared in 21 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was John Thaw's first movie?
The career of John Thaw began with Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1961).
What is John Thaw's most recent movie or series?
John Thaw's most recent release is The Glass, which premiered on May 27, 2001.
What TV shows has John Thaw appeared in?
On television, John Thaw has appeared in Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Morse, The Sweeney, The Protectors.
John Thaw
1942-01-03 · Gorton, Manchester, England
John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles. He starred in the television series Inspector Morse as title character Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, Redcap as Sergeant John Mann, The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, Home to Roost as Henry Willows, and Kavanagh QC as title character James Kavanagh.John Thaw, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.