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Tim Barlow
Born 18 January 1936 Died 20 January 2023, aged 87 Blackpool, England, UK TMDB ↗
Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years.
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19age in their first credit on record (1955)
65years on screen and counting
4credits in 2001, their busiest year
63dated credits on record
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Movie credits
Age: 81 My Cousin Rachel
2017as Seecombe
Age: 79 Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
2016as Wilder
Age: 79 Derek Special
2015as Jack
Age: 77 The Christmas Candle
2013as Oliver Barber
Age: 72 Lecture 21
2008as Simrock
Age: 72 10,000 BC
2008as Pyramid God
Age: 71 Hot Fuzz
2007as Mr. Treacher
Age: 69 The Haunting of #24
2005as Man In Pub
Age: 68 The Rocket Post
2004as Hector McDougal
Age: 65 Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
2001as Doctor
Age: 65 The Emperor's New Clothes
2001as Bargee
Age: 65 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001as Old Lord
Age: 64 The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
2000as Mr. Browne
Age: 63 Tube Tales
1999as Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")
Age: 63 A Kind of Hush
1999as Max
Age: 62 Les Misérables
1998as Lafitte
Age: 61 The Ugly
1997as Police photographer
Age: 60 Mary Reilly
1996as Vicar
Age: 57 Anchoress
1993as Old Pilgrim
Age: 56 The Grass Arena
1992as Old Man
Age: 54 Needle
1990as Jack - Danny's Cellmate
Age: 53 The Tall Guy
1989as Mr Morrow
Age: 52 Burning Ambition
1988as Deaf Man
Age: 47 Privates on Parade
1983as Commanding Officer
Age: 43 Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
1979as Tyssan
Age: 42 Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
1978as Doyle
Age: 42 Return Fare
1978as Ludo
Age: 40 The Eagle Has Landed
1976as George Wilde (Publican)
Age: 40 Meriel the Ghost Girl
1976as Mr. Smith
Age: 40 The Frontiers of Science
1976as Captain Elgie Corner
Age: 39 Brannigan
1975as Customs Inspector (uncredited)
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TV credits
Age: 83 The New Pope
2020as Lord Brannox
Age: 82 The Alienist
2018as Mr. Kreizler
Age: 77 Derek
2013as Jack
Age: 70 Waterloo Road
2006as Man in Support Group
Age: 69 Mike Bassett: Manager
2005as Sir Denzil
Age: 69 Rome
2005as Ancient Blind Oracle
Age: 68 My Life in Film
2004as Old Timer
Age: 67 Blue Murder
2003as Stubbins
Age: 66 Wire in the Blood
2002as Grandfather
Age: 65 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001as Old Lord
Age: 63 Gormenghast
2000as Boatman
Age: 61 The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
1997as Quaker
Age: 57 Health and Efficiency
1993as Mr. Bain
Age: 57 Cracker
1993as Judith's Father
Age: 57 Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993as Jerry
Age: 51 Hannay
1988
Age: 48 Screen Two
1985as Old Man
Age: 48 The Bill
1984
Age: 48 Sherlock Holmes
1984as Russian Count
Age: 48 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984as Russian Count
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Age: 44 Escape
1980as Gonzalves
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Age: 44 Buccaneer
1980as Captain Middleton
Age: 42 Grange Hill
1978as Mr. Stiles
Age: 41 BBC2 Play of the Week
1977as Ludo
Age: 41 Secret Army
1977as Sgt. Major
Age: 40 Wings
1977as German General
Age: 40 Victorian Scandals
1976as Captain Elgie Corner
Age: 39 Poldark
1975as Tankard
Age: 38 Playhouse
1974as Mr. Smith
Age: 32 The Expert
1968as Inspector Wisley
Age: 27 Doctor Who
1963as Tyssan
Age: 19 Dixon of Dock Green
1955as Boscombe