Tommy Godfrey

Biography

Tommy Godfrey was an English comedian and actor who usually played working-class Cockney parts. He was born in London and began in variety shows as a tap dancer, later joining the act Godfrey, Randall and Deane. He went on to perform as a solo comedian and frequently took the role of principal boy in pantomimes. His first film appearance came in Passport to Pimlico (1949), as a bus conductor, a typical part for him. Through the 1950s and 1960s he worked as a character actor in occasional films, and the 1970s brought his greatest success. He became a regular on television sitcoms such as On the House (1970), Love Thy Neighbour (1972 to 1976) and Mind Your Language (1977 to 1979). Other television credits included The Saint, Special Branch, The Avengers, Bless This House, Z-Cars, The Goodies, Steptoe and Son and Crown Court. He died in London in 1984.

68years old at death

Born June 20, 1916London
Died June 24, 1984London
Star sign: GeminiLast day of the sign, on the Cancer cusp
Also credited as Thomas Frederick Godfrey

Movie Career

Films: 5
Career span: 6 years1969 to 1975

Every film, newest first

1975The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherIMDb rating 6.0
1974From Beyond the GraveIMDb rating 6.6
1972Bless This HouseIMDb rating 6.2
1972Straight On Till MorningIMDb rating 5.7
1969Ring of Bright WaterIMDb rating 7.1

Genres

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First role
Godfrey's first film part was a bus conductor, a role of the kind he usually played, in Passport to Pimlico in 1949.

Tommy Godfrey movies on Netflix

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother1975IMDb rating 6.0as Fred
From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")
Bless This House1972IMDb rating 6.2as Alf Murray
Straight On Till Morning1972IMDb rating 5.7as Mr. Godfrey
Ring of Bright Water1969IMDb rating 7.1as Ticket seller

Worked with

Tommy Godfrey shares two films with Michael Crane, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Michael Crane

Donald Pleasence

David Warner

Peter Cushing

Marianne Stone

Albert Finney

Gene WilderDirector, 1 film Kevin ConnorDirector, 1 film Jack CoufferDirector, 1 film

Films together

Michael Crane2 films together, 1974 to 1975
Michael Crane's page
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother1975IMDb rating 6.0Godfrey as FredCrane as Renato
- From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6Godfrey as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")Crane as 2nd Workman
Donald Pleasence1 film together, 1974
Donald Pleasence's page
- From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6Godfrey as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")Pleasence as Jim Underwood (Segment 2 "An Act of Kindness")
David Warner1 film together, 1974
David Warner's page
- From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6Godfrey as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")Warner as Edward Charlton (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")
Peter Cushing1 film together, 1974
Peter Cushing's page
- From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6Godfrey as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")Cushing as The Proprietor
Marianne Stone1 film together, 1972
Marianne Stone's page
- Bless This House1972IMDb rating 6.2Godfrey as Alf MurrayStone as Muriel
Albert Finney1 film together, 1975
Albert Finney's page
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother1975IMDb rating 6.0Godfrey as FredFinney as Man in Audience at Opera
Gene WilderDirector, 1 film, 1975
All films by Gene Wilder
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother1975IMDb rating 6.0Godfrey as Fred
Kevin ConnorDirector, 1 film, 1974
All films by Kevin Connor
- From Beyond the Grave1974IMDb rating 6.6Godfrey as Mr. Jeffries (Segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")
Jack CoufferDirector, 1 film, 1969
All films by Jack Couffer
- Ring of Bright Water1969IMDb rating 7.1Godfrey as Ticket seller

Online

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