Quick Facts
Born:
1920-07-31
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
91 Total Roles
Percy Herbert
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Biography
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Percy Herbert (31 July 1920 - 6 December 1992) was an English character actor who often played soldiers, most notably in The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Geese and Tunes of Glory. However, he was equally at home in comedies (Barnacle Bill, Call Me Bwana, two Carry On films) and science fiction (One Million Years B.C., Mysterious Island). He also acted on television; he was a regular on the short-lived series Cimarron Strip, starring Stuart Whitman.
Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II, captured by the Japanese when they took Singapore.
He was discovered by Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Herbert died of a heart attack on 6 December 1992.
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Percy Herbert (31 July 1920 - 6 December 1992) was an English character actor who often played soldiers, most notably in The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Geese and Tunes of Glory. However, he was equally at home in comedies (Barnacle Bill, Call Me Bwana, two Carry On films) and science fiction (One Million Years B.C., Mysterious Island). He also acted on television; he was a regular on the short-lived series Cimarron Strip, starring Stuart Whitman.
Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II, captured by the Japanese when they took Singapore.
He was discovered by Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Herbert died of a heart attack on 6 December 1992.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Percy Herbert (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Grogan
The Guns of Navarone
Sgt. Grogan
Casino Royale
1st Piper
Mutiny on the Bounty
Matthew Quintal
Night of the Demon
Farmer
The Wild Geese
Keith
One Million Years B.C.
Sakana
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Policeman at Station
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? MOVIE | Charlie (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1988 | The Love Child MOVIE | Maurice |
| 1983 | Fair Ground! TV | Self |
| 1980 | The Sea Wolves MOVIE | Dennison |
| 1979 | The London Connection MOVIE | Ship's Captain |
| 1979 | Worzel Gummidge TV | Mr. Oakshott |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese MOVIE | Keith |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! MOVIE | Mr. Angel / Charlie (archive footage) |
| 1977 | Valentino MOVIE | Studio Guard |
| 1977 | Hardcore MOVIE | Hubert |