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Chaplin (1992) -- CHAPLIN is the larger-than-life story of the actor behind the icon and a stunning depiction of a bygone era when Hollywood was at its most glamorous.
Chaplin (1992) -- A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) -- This sequel to 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes' finds Vincent Price trying to revive his dead wife. His quest for the necessary elixir takes him to Egypt, to an ancient chamber buried deep in a mountainside, once used by the pharaohs.
Chaplin (1992) -- A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:
3 January 1942, West Gorton, Manchester, England, UK more
Date of Death:
21 February 2002, Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK more
Mini Biography:
He was the working class boy from Manchester whose intensity and natural... more
Trivia:
Thaw was a fan of classical music ever since he was a young man. more
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
British Actor Rigby Dead
 (From WENN. 12 August 2008, 4:58 AM, PDT)
John "Inspector Morse" Thaw Dies At 60
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 22 February 2002)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Producer, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Buried Treasure (2001) (TV) .... Harry Jenkins
    ... aka Hidden Treasure (UK: alternative title)
  2. "The Glass" .... Jim Proctor (6 episodes, 2001)
        - Episode #1.6 (2001) TV episode .... Jim Proctor
        - Episode #1.5 (2001) TV episode .... Jim Proctor
        - Episode #1.4 (2001) TV episode .... Jim Proctor
        - Episode #1.3 (2001) TV episode .... Jim Proctor
        - Episode #1.2 (2001) TV episode .... Jim Proctor
          (1 more)
  3. "Kavanagh QC" .... James Kavanagh QC / ... (27 episodes, 1995-2001)
        - The End of Law (2001) TV episode .... James Kavanagh QC
        - End Game (1999) TV episode .... James Kavanagh QC
        - Time of Need (1999) TV episode .... James Kavanagh QC
        - The More Loving One (1999) TV episode .... James Kavanagh QC
        - Previous Convictions (1999) TV episode .... James Kavanagh QC
          (22 more)
  4. Inspector Morse: Rest in Peace (2000) (V) .... Inspector Morse
  5. "Inspector Morse" .... Chief Inspector Morse (33 episodes, 1987-2000)
        - The Remorseful Day (2000) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
        - The Wench Is Dead (1998) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
        - Death Is Now My Neighbour (1997) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
        - The Daughters of Cain (1996) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
        - The Way Through the Woods (1995) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
          (28 more)
  6. "Monsignor Renard" .... Monsignor Augustine Renard (4 episodes, 2000)
        - Episode #1.4 (2000) TV episode .... Monsignor Augustine Renard
        - Episode #1.3 (2000) TV episode .... Monsignor Augustine Renard
        - Episode #1.2 (2000) TV episode .... Monsignor Augustine Renard
        - Episode #1.1 (2000) TV episode .... Monsignor Augustine Renard

  7. The Waiting Time (1999) (TV) .... Joshua Mantle
  8. Plastic Man (1999) (TV) .... Joe MacConnell
  9. Goodnight, Mister Tom (1999) (TV) .... Tom Oakley
    ... aka Masterpiece Theatre: Goodnight Mister Tom (USA: series title)
  10. Into the Blue (1997) (TV) .... Harry Barnett
  11. Masculine Mescaline (1996) .... The Man
  12. The Absence of War (1995) (TV) .... George Jones
  13. "A Year in Provence" .... Peter Mayle (12 episodes, 1993)
        - A Year in Provence (1993) TV episode .... Peter Mayle
        - Old Boys (1993) TV episode .... Peter Mayle
        - War of the Worlds (1993) TV episode .... Peter Mayle
        - Chateau Mayle (1993) TV episode .... Peter Mayle
        - Frogbusters (1993) TV episode .... Peter Mayle
          (7 more)
  14. Chaplin (1992) .... Fred Karno
    ... aka Charlot (Italy)
  15. "Stanley and the Women" (1991) TV mini-series .... Stanley Duke
  16. "Home to Roost" .... Henry Willows (29 episodes, 1985-1990)
        - Leaving (1990) TV episode .... Henry Willows
        - High Noon (1990) TV episode .... Henry Willows
        - Return to Clagthorpe (1990) TV episode .... Henry Willows
        - Thought for the Day (1989) TV episode .... Henry Willows
        - The Boyfriend (1989) TV episode .... Henry Willows
          (24 more)

  17. Bomber Harris (1989) (TV) .... Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris
  18. The Sign of Four (1987) (TV) .... Jonathan Small
  19. Cry Freedom (1987) .... Kruger
  20. Business as Usual (1987) .... Kieran Flynn
  21. We'll Support You Evermore (1985) (TV) .... Geoff Hollins
  22. The Life and Death of King John (1984) (TV) .... Hubert de Burgh
    ... aka King John (UK)
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Life and Death of King John (USA: video title)
  23. "Mitch" .... Mitch (10 episodes, 1984)
        - Nature of the Beast (1984) TV episode .... Mitch
        - A Family Matter (1984) TV episode .... Mitch
        - Saturday Night (1984) TV episode .... Mitch
        - Postman's Knock (1984) TV episode .... Mitch
        - Squealer (1984) TV episode .... Mitch
          (5 more)
  24. Killer Waiting (1984) (TV) .... Major Peter Hastings
  25. "Saturday Night Thriller" .... Jack Buchus (1 episode, 1982)
        - Where Is Betty Buchus? (1982) TV episode .... Jack Buchus
  26. Gräset sjunger (1981) .... Dick Turner
    ... aka Killing Heat (USA)
    ... aka The Grass Is Singing
  27. Drake's Venture (1980) (TV) .... Francis Drake

  28. "The Sweeney" .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan (53 episodes, 1975-1978)
        - Jack or Knave (1978) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
        - Victims (1978) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
        - Latin Lady (1978) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
        - Hearts and Minds (1978) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
        - One of Your Own (1978) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
          (48 more)
  29. "Play for Today" .... Dinny Matthews (1 episode, 1978)
        - Dinner at the Sporting Club (1978) TV episode .... Dinny Matthews
  30. Sweeney 2 (1978) .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
    ... aka Sweeney Two (UK: alternative title)
  31. Sweeney! (1977) .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
  32. "The Capone Investment" .... Tom (2 episodes, 1974)
        - The Grass Is Greener (1974) TV episode .... Tom
        - A Murder Missing (1974) TV episode .... Tom
  33. "Thick as Thieves" .... Stan / ... (4 episodes, 1974)
        - Two Men in My Life (1974) TV episode .... Stan
        - Good Conduct (1974) TV episode .... Stan
        - Happy Release (1974) TV episode .... Stan
        - The Home Coming (1974) TV episode .... Stanley
  34. "Armchair Cinema" .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan (1 episode, 1974)
        - Regan (1974) TV episode .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
  35. "The Protectors" .... Mario Carpiano (1 episode, 1973)
        - Lena (1973) TV episode .... Mario Carpiano
  36. "BBC Play of the Month" .... Banquo (2 episodes, 1970-1973)
        - Caucasian Chalk Circle (1973) TV episode
        - Macbeth (1970) TV episode .... Banquo
  37. "Menace" .... Don (1 episode, 1973)
        - Tom (1973) TV episode .... Don
  38. "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" .... Lt. Hoist (1 episode, 1973)
        - The Sensible Action of Lieutenant Hoist (1973) TV episode .... Lt. Hoist
  39. "The Adventures of Black Beauty" .... Jack Desmond (1 episode, 1972)
        - The Hostage (1972) TV episode .... Jack Desmond
  40. "ITV Playhouse" .... Williams (1 episode, 1972)
        - Refuge for a Hero (1972) TV episode .... Williams
  41. "Armchair Theatre" .... Peter / ... (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
        - What Became of Me? (1972) TV episode .... Peter
        - Competition (1971) TV episode .... Tony
  42. Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) .... Shavers
  43. "The Frighteners" .... Wood (1 episode, 1972)
        - Old Comrades (1972) TV episode .... Wood
  44. "Pretenders" .... Fast Jack (1 episode, 1972)
        - The Paymaster (1972) TV episode .... Fast Jack
  45. "The Onedin Line" .... Carby (1 episode, 1971)
        - Mutiny (1971) TV episode .... Carby
  46. "Suspicion" .... Richard Early (1 episode, 1971)
        - I'll Go Along with That (1971) TV episode .... Richard Early
  47. "Budgie" .... Denzil Davies (1 episode, 1971)
        - Sunset Mansions or Whatever Happened to Janey Baib? (1971) TV episode .... Denzil Davies
  48. "Happy Ever After" .... Frank Wilshaw (1 episode, 1970)
        - Dont Walk Away (1970) TV episode .... Frank Wilshaw
  49. "Big Brother" .... Cordon (1 episode, 1970)
        - Dying Gets You Nowhere (1970) TV episode .... Cordon
  50. The Last Grenade (1970) .... Terry Mitchell
  51. Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition (1970) .... Dom

  52. "Strange Report" .... Inspector Jenner (1 episode, 1969)
        - Report 2475: Revenge - When a Man Hates (1969) TV episode .... Inspector Jenner
  53. "ITV Saturday Night Theatre" .... Rolf (2 episodes, 1969)
    ... aka ITV Sunday Night Theatre (UK: new title)
        - The Talking Head (1969) TV episode
        - The Haunting (1969) TV episode .... Rolf
  54. "The Borderers" .... Sir Richard (1 episode, 1969)
        - Dispossessed (1969) TV episode .... Sir Richard
  55. The Bofors Gun (1968) .... Featherstone
  56. "Inheritance" .... Will Oldroyd (1 episode, 1967)
        - Murder (1967) TV episode .... Will Oldroyd
  57. "Bat Out of Hell" .... Mark Paxton (5 episodes, 1966)
        - Episode #1.5 (1966) TV episode .... Mark Paxton
        - Episode #1.4 (1966) TV episode .... Mark Paxton
        - Episode #1.3 (1966) TV episode .... Mark Paxton
        - Episode #1.2 (1966) TV episode .... Mark Paxton
        - Episode #1.1 (1966) TV episode .... Mark Paxton
  58. The Making of Jericho (1966) (TV)
  59. "Redcap" .... Sergeant John Mann / ... (26 episodes, 1964-1966)
        - Information Received (1966) TV episode .... Sergeant John Mann
        - The Proper Charlie (1966) TV episode .... Sergeant John Mann
        - The Alibi (1966) TV episode .... Sergeant John Mann
        - An Ambush Among Friends (1966) TV episode .... Sergeant John Mann
        - Stag Party (1966) TV episode .... Sergeant John Mann
          (21 more)
  60. "The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre" .... Alan Roper / ... (2 episodes, 1963-1965)
    ... aka Edgar Wallace (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka Tales of Edgar Wallace (UK: alternative title)
        - Dead Man's Chest (1965) TV episode .... David Jones
        - Five to One (1963) TV episode .... Alan Roper
  61. "ITV Play of the Week" .... Henry Potter / ... (3 episodes, 1961-1964)
    ... aka Play of the Week (UK: short title)
        - The Other Man (1964) TV episode .... Henry Potter
        - I Can Walk Where I Like Can't I? (1964) TV episode
        - Sergeant Musgrave's Dance (1961) TV episode .... Private Hurst
  62. "The Avengers" .... Capt. Trench (1 episode, 1964)
        - Esprit de Corps (1964) TV episode .... Capt. Trench
  63. "Z Cars" .... Det. Con. Elliot (4 episodes, 1963)
        - Hide - And Go Seek (1963) TV episode .... Det. Con. Elliot
        - A Quiet Night (1963) TV episode .... Det. Con. Elliot
        - Light the Blue Paper (1963) TV episode .... Det. Con. Elliot
        - A La Carte (1963) TV episode .... Det. Con. Elliot
  64. "ITV Television Playhouse" .... Barritt (1 episode, 1963)
        - The Lads (1963) TV episode .... Barritt
  65. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) .... Bosworth
    ... aka Rebel with a Cause
  66. Smashing Day (1962) (TV) .... Stan
  67. "Probation Officer" .... Stan Liddell (1 episode, 1962)
        - Episode #4.4 (1962) TV episode .... Stan Liddell
  68. Nil Carborundum (1962) (TV)
  69. "The Younger Generation" .... Charlie / ... (7 episodes, 1961)
        - Goodbye Charlie (1961) TV episode .... Customer
        - Somewhere to Begin (1961) TV episode .... Max
        - Run Away Home (1961) TV episode .... Edward
        - The Mating Age (1961) TV episode .... Charlie
        - The Suburb Cuckoo (1961) TV episode .... Peter
          (2 more)
Producer:
  1. "Inspector Morse" (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.) (8 episodes, 1993-2000)
        - The Remorseful Day (2000) TV episode (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.)
        - The Wench Is Dead (1998) TV episode (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.)
        - Death Is Now My Neighbour (1997) TV episode (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.)
        - The Daughters of Cain (1996) TV episode (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.)
        - The Way Through the Woods (1995) TV episode (executive producer: Amberlodge Ltd.)
          (3 more)
Self:
  1. The Last Morse: A Documentary (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  2. "Britain at War in Colour" (2000) TV mini-series (voice) .... Narrator

  3. "The Second World War in Colour" (1999) TV mini-series (voice) .... Narrator
  4. "Aspel & Company" .... Himself (1 episode, 1990)
        - Episode #7.13 (1990) TV episode .... Himself

  5. "This Is Your Life" .... Guest / ... (2 episodes, 1977-1981)
        - John Thaw (1981) TV episode .... Himself
        - Sheila Hancock (1977) TV episode .... Guest

  6. "The Morecambe & Wise Show" .... Guvnor (1 episode, 1976)
        - 1976 Christmas Show (1976) TV episode .... Guvnor
Archive Footage:
  1. "Call the Cops"
        - Episode #1.1 (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Jack Regan/Chief Inspector Morse
  2. The Real 'Life on Mars'! (2008) (TV) (uncredited) .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
  3. "How TV Changed Britain"
        - Women (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Det. Insp. Jack Regan
  4. The Music of Morse (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Chief Inspector Morse
  5. "Kevin Whately: Morse & Me" (2007) .... Chief Inspector Morse
  6. There's Something About... Morse (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Chief Inspector Morse
  7. Lewis... Behind the Scenes (2007) (TV) .... Chief Inspector Morse
  8. "Super Sleuths"
        - Inspector Morse (2006) TV episode .... Chief Inspector Morse
  9. "Must See TV"
        - The Sweeney (2005) TV episode .... Himself/D.I. Jack Regan
  10. Total Cops (2003) (TV) .... DI Jack Reagan/Chief Inspector Morse
  11. RIP 2002 (2002) (TV)
  12. The John Thaw Story (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  13. John Thaw: An Appreciation (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  14. The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Chief Inspector Morse
  15. Goodbye 2000 (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Chief Insp. Endeavour Morse

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Early 1980s: Audio book tape -- "Modesty Blaise: I Had a Date With Lady Janet." more
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