Peter Gilmore
Biography
Peter Gilmore was an English actor who worked in television, film and stage musicals. Born in Leipzig and raised in North Riding of Yorkshire, he left school at 14 and had a brief spell at a Royal Academy of Dramatic Art preparatory school before touring in musicals after his National Service. His first major role on the London stage came in 1954, and in 1958 he took the part of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the London staging of My Fair Lady opposite Julie Andrews. He became best known as the sea captain James Onedin in the BBC period drama The Onedin Line, playing the part in 91 episodes from 1971 to 1980, a long-running role that left him feeling typecast. On screen he appeared in 11 Carry On films and in British films including Warlords of Atlantis (1978) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and he played Brazen in the Doctor Who serial Frontios (1984).
81years old at death
- Born Leipzig
- Died London
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
- John Peter Gilmore (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 14
- Career span
- 24 years1963 to 1987
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First role
In 1954, Gilmore took his first major London stage part, playing the King of Spain in You'll Be Lucky with Al Read.
Early training
Gilmore attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art preparatory school Parada in 1952, but was expelled after a short time.
Beyond film
In a 1968 London staging of The Beggar's Opera, Gilmore took the role of Macheath, with Jan Waters as Polly; both won praise for their portrayals, and CBS released a cast recording.
Big break
Gilmore became well known for playing James Onedin in a long-running role. He later felt that this part had typecast him as the rugged sea captain.
Beyond film
In 1960, Gilmore put out a single called Follow That Girl on His Master's Voice, which was cataloged as POP 740.
Peter Gilmore movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Gerald Thomas directed ten of these films. Charles Hawtrey appears in ten of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Charles Hawtrey's page
Joan Sims's page
Kenneth Williams's page
Sidney James's page
Jim Dale's page
Peter Butterworth's page
Gerald ThomasDirector, 10 films, 1963 to 1971
All films by Gerald Thomas
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Official profiles and reference pages.