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Hugh Futcher | |
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 Futcher in The Saint (1962) | |
| Born | October 29, 1937 Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Carry On films |
Hugh Futcher (born 29 October 1937 in Portsmouth, Hampshire) is an English actor in theatre, television and film.[1][2] He was a member of the stock company of the Carry On films, with notable parts in Carry On Spying, Carry On at Your Convenience, and Carry On Behind. Other films include Roman Polanski's Repulsion (as Colin's pubmate Reggie) and the Herman's Hermits musical Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter.[3]
In television, Futcher had a recurring role in the adventure series Orlando as "Hedgehog."[4] He has also appeared on The Saint, Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Minder, and Casualty.[4] In 1972 he appeared in the Doctor Who serial "The Sea Devils", and 'Six Days of Justice', in the episode 'A Private Nuisance', with Earl Cameron (actor) and Mollie Sugden.[5][6] Fifteen years later he was considered for the role of the Seventh Doctor, but accepted other work that precluded taking the part.[citation needed]
He appeared with Brian Murphy and Maureen Lipman in the 1985 television drama On Your Way, Riley.[7]
In 2011 he appeared in episode 5 of series 5 of MI High as George.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Farewell Performance | Max | |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | Bed-of-Nails Native | |
| 1964 | Rattle of a Simple Man | Ozzie | |
| 1965 | Repulsion | Reggie | |
| 1965 | The Pleasure Girls | Pablo | |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man | Gogi | |
| 1966 | Don't Lose Your Head | Guard | Uncredited |
| 1967 | The Magnificent Two | Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Quatermass and the Pit | Sapper West | |
| 1968 | Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter | Swothard | |
| 1969 | Before Winter Comes | Joe | |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | RAF Ground Crew | Uncredited |
| 1969 | Carry On Again Doctor | Taxi Driver | Uncredited |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Crowd Heckler | Uncredited |
| 1971 | Journey to Murder | Wardrobe Dresser | (Do Me a Favor and Kill Me) |
| 1971 | Carry On at Your Convenience | Ernie | |
| 1972 | Bless This House | Car Owner | Uncredited |
| 1972 | Carry On Abroad | Jailer | |
| 1973 | Carry On Girls | Second Citizen | Uncredited |
| 1975 | Carry On Behind | Painter | |
| 1987 | Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown | Steidl | |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians | Brakeman | |
| 2020 | The Crown | Ben Gurion | season 2, episode 2 |
References
- ^ "Hugh Futcher | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Hugh Futcher | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie.
- ^ "Hugh Futcher". British Film Institute.
- ^ a b "Hugh Futcher". aveleyman.com.
- ^ "The Sea Devils ★★★★★". Radio Times.
- ^ "A Private Nuisance (1972)". British Film Institute.
- ^ "On Your Way Riley (1985)". British Film Institute.
- ^ "BBC Programme Index".
External links
- Hugh Futcher at IMDb
