Kevin Whately
Known for
Kevin Whately is a screen veteran recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. 'Lewis' counts among the more visible credits. There are 29 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. For much of the audience, Kevin Whately is Sgt. Hardy from 'The English Patient', whatever else the credits say.
Kevin Whately
12 Movies
17 Series
Kevin Whately is a screen veteran recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. 'Lewis' counts among the more visible credits. There are 29 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. For much of the audience, Kevin Whately is Sgt. Hardy from 'The English Patient', whatever else the credits say.
TV Shows
Plays Detective Inspector Robert 'Robbie' Lewis
Lewis
2007
Plays Neville Hope
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
1983
Plays Dr. Jack Kerruish
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Detective Sergeant Lewis
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays James 'Jimmy' Griffin
The Broker's Man
1997
Plays Cameron
The Children
2008
Plays Michael
The Inheritance
2023
Plays Detective Sergeant Fletcher
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
1985
Plays Nigel Liddy
Murder in Mind
2001
Plays Lancaster Crew
Fair Stood the Wind for France
1980
Plays Jameson Adams
Shackleton
1983
Plays Jeremy Whittingdale
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Bob Smith
Playhouse
1974
Plays Gary Creelan
Vera
2011
Plays Bobby Treen
Shoestring
1979
Plays Michael Hobb
Strangers
1978
Plays Neil Baldwin
ScreenPlay
1986
Latest Trailers
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Murdered by My Fiancé
Full Filmography
The Inheritance
Michael · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Back with the Boys Again
Himself
2013
Film
Vera
Gary Creelan · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Some Dogs Do
narrator
2011
Film
The Children
Cameron · 3 episodes
2008–
TV
Who Gets the Dog
Jack Evans
2007
Film
Lewis
Detective Inspector Robert 'Robbie' Lewis · 41 episodes
2007–
TV
Dad
Oliver James
2005
Film
The Legend of the Tamworth Two
Wolf
2004
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kevin Whately and where are they from?
Kevin Whately is 75 years old, born on February 6, 1951 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Kevin Whately?
Kevin Whately is best known for roles in The English Patient, Paranoid, Purely Belter.
How many movies has Kevin Whately been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Kevin Whately has appeared in 10 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Kevin Whately's first movie?
The career of Kevin Whately began with The Dig (1980).
What is Kevin Whately's most recent movie or series?
Kevin Whately's most recent release is Forever Home, which premiered on September 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Kevin Whately appeared in?
On television, Kevin Whately has appeared in Midsomer Murders, Vera, Inspector Morse, Lewis.
Kevin Whately
1951-02-06 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK
Kevin Whately (born 6 February 1951) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as DS Robert Lewis in the crime drama series "Inspector Morse (1987–2000)" and as DI Robert Lewis in the spinoff "Lewis (2006–2015)".