Tim Barlow

Jan 18, 1936 - Jan 20, 2023 (87 years old) in Blackpool, England, UK

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

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Sherlock Holmes

Russian Count

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Doctor Who

Tyssan

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The Bill

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Rome

Ancient Blind Oracle

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Grange Hill

Mr. Stiles

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Playhouse

Mr. Smith

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Secret Army

Sgt. Major

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Poldark

Mr. Tankard

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Cracker

Judith's Father

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Screen Two

Old Man

Credits

The New Pope 2020

Lord Brannox

★ 7.6
The Alienist 2018

Mr. Kreizler

★ 7.5
My Cousin Rachel 2017

Seecombe

★ 5.7
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride 2016

Wilder

★ 7.8
Derek Special 2015

Jack

★ 8.1
The Christmas Candle 2013

Oliver Barber

★ 5.8
Derek 2013

Jack

★ 7.5
Lecture 21 2008

Simrock

★ 6.2
10,000 BC 2008

Pyramid God

★ 5.5
Hot Fuzz 2007

Mr. Treacher

★ 7.6
Mike Bassett: Manager 2005

Sir Denzil

★ 7.8
The Haunting of #24 2005

Man In Pub

★ 5.2
Rome 2005

Ancient Blind Oracle

★ 8.2
My Life in Film 2004

Old Timer

★ 7.5
The Rocket Post 2004

Hector McDougal

★ 5.6
Blue Murder 2003

Stubbins

★ 6.7
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) 2001

Doctor

★ 5.9
The Emperor's New Clothes 2001

Bargee

★ 6.7
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby 2001

Old Lord

★ 7.9
The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz 2000

Mr. Browne

★ 6.5
Tube Tales 1999

Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")

★ 5.1
A Kind of Hush 1999

Max

★ NR
Les Misérables 1998

Lafitte

★ 7.2
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling 1997

Quaker

★ 7
The Ugly 1997

Police photographer

★ 6
Mary Reilly 1996

Vicar

★ 5.8
Health and Efficiency 1993

Mr. Bain

★ 6
Cracker 1993

Judith's Father

★ 6.6
Anchoress 1993

Old Pilgrim

★ 6
Frank Stubbs Promotes 1993

Jerry

★ 6
The Grass Arena 1992

Old Man

★ 8
Needle 1990

Jack - Danny's Cellmate

★ 10
The Tall Guy 1989

Mr Morrow

★ 5.8
Burning Ambition 1988

Deaf Man

★ NR
Hannay 1988

★ 5
Screen Two 1985

Old Man

★ 6.8
The Bill 1984

★ 6.6
Sherlock Holmes 1984

Russian Count

★ 8.1
Privates on Parade 1983

Commanding Officer

★ 4.7
Escape 1980

Gonzalves

★ NR
Buccaneer 1980

Captain Middleton

★ 5
Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks 1979

Tyssan

★ 5.2
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? 1978

Doyle

★ 6
Return Fare 1978

Ludo

★ NR
Grange Hill 1978

Mr. Stiles

★ 6.7
BBC2 Play of the Week 1977

Ludo

★ 7
Secret Army 1977

Sgt. Major

★ 7.5
Wings 1977

German General

★ 8.5
The Eagle Has Landed 1976

George Wilde (Publican)

★ 6.6
Meriel the Ghost Girl 1976

Mr. Smith

★ NR
The Frontiers of Science 1976

Captain Elgie Corner

★ NR
Victorian Scandals 1976

★ NR
Poldark 1975

Mr. Tankard

★ 6.8
Brannigan 1975

Customs Inspector (uncredited)

★ 6
Playhouse 1974

Mr. Smith

★ 7
Within These Walls 1974

★ 5.3
The Expert 1968

Inspector Wisley

★ 10
Doctor Who 1963

Tyssan

★ 7.9
Dixon of Dock Green 1955

Boscombe

★ 5.3