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Acting

Tim Barlow

Born 18 January 1936 · Blackpool, England, UK · Died 20 January 2023 at 87

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.

Known for

Highlights

Hot Fuzz2007 · Film · Mr. Treacher
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride2016 · Film · Wilder
Rome2005 · Series · Ancient Blind Oracle
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Tyssan
The Alienist2018 · Series · Mr. Kreizler
Les Misérables1998 · Film · Lafitte

Filmography

Movies

31 films

My Cousin Rachel2017 · Film · Seecombe
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride2016 · Film · Wilder
Derek Special2015 · Film · Jack
The Christmas Candle2013 · Film · Oliver Barber
Lecture 212008 · Film · Simrock
10,000 BC2008 · Film · Pyramid God
Hot Fuzz2007 · Film · Mr. Treacher
The Haunting of #242005 · Film · Man In Pub
The Rocket Post2004 · Film · Hector McDougal
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)2001 · Film · Doctor
The Emperor's New Clothes2001 · Film · Bargee
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby2001 · Film · Old Lord
The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz2000 · Film · Mr. Browne
Tube Tales1999 · Film · Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")
A Kind of Hush1999 · Film · Max
Les Misérables1998 · Film · Lafitte
The Ugly1997 · Film · Police photographer
Mary Reilly1996 · Film · Vicar
Anchoress1993 · Film · Old Pilgrim
The Grass Arena1991 · Film · Old Man
Needle1990 · Film · Jack - Danny's Cellmate
The Tall Guy1989 · Film · Mr Morrow
Burning Ambition1988 · Film · Deaf Man
Privates on Parade1983 · Film · Commanding Officer
Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks1979 · Film · Tyssan
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?1978 · Film · Doyle
Return Fare1978 · Film · Ludo
The Eagle Has Landed1976 · Film · George Wilde (Publican)
Meriel the Ghost Girl1976 · Film · Mr. Smith
The Frontiers of Science1976 · Film · Captain Elgie Corner
Brannigan1975 · Film · Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

30 shows

The New Pope2020 · Series · Lord Brannox
The Alienist2018 · Series · Mr. Kreizler
Derek2013 · Series · Jack
Waterloo Road2006 · Series · Man in Support Group
Mike Bassett: Manager2005 · Series · Sir Denzil
Rome2005 · Series · Ancient Blind Oracle
My Life in Film2004 · Series · Old Timer
Blue Murder2003 · Series · Stubbins
Wire in the Blood2002 · Series · Grandfather
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby2001 · Series · Old Lord
Gormenghast2000 · Series · Boatman
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling1997 · Series · Quaker
Health and Efficiency1993 · Series · Mr. Bain
Cracker1993 · Series · Judith's Father
Frank Stubbs Promotes1993 · Series · Jerry
Hannay1988 · Series
Screen Two1985 · Series · Old Man
The Bill1984 · Series
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Russian Count
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Russian Count
Grange Hill1978 · Series · Mr. Stiles
BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · Series · Ludo
Secret Army1977 · Series · Sgt. Major
Wings1977 · Series · German General
Victorian Scandals1976 · Series · Captain Elgie Corner
Poldark1975 · Series · Tankard
Playhouse1974 · Series · Mr. Smith
The Expert1968 · Series · Inspector Wisley
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Tyssan
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · Boscombe