Person

Nicholas Smith

Acting · 1934–2015 · Banstead, Surrey, England, UK

Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store.

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  The Avengers

  Parker

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  The Saint

  Bishop

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  BBC Play of the Month

  Tunnicliffe

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  Theatre 625

  Policeman

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  Z-Cars

  1962

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  Richard & Judy

  Self

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  Last of the Summer Wine

  Vicar

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  The Sweeney

  Simpkins

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  The Champions

  Postmaster

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  M.I. High

  Professor Quakermass

• 2022Are You Being Served? Secrets & ScandalsArchive Footage
• 2007M.I. HighProfessor Quakermass
• 2005Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitReverend Clement Hedges (voice)
• 2005The Funny Blokes of British ComedyMr. Cuthbert Rumbold (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 2003The Ghouls
• 2003Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth'Self
• 2001Richard & JudySelf
• 2001Wendy Richard: A Life on the BoxMr. Cuthbert Rumbold (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 1998What Rats Won't DoChaplain
• 1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestQuentin (voice)
• 1994Martin ChuzzlewitMr Spottletoe
• 1992Grace & FavourMr Cuthbert Rumbold
• 1979Worzel GummidgeMr. Foster
• 1977Are You Being Served? The MovieMr. Cuthbert Rumbold
• 1977The Sunday DramaAndreas Wolke
• 1976Fellini's CasanovaCasanova's Brother
• 1975The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherHunkston
• 1975The SweeneySimpkins
• 1974Frankenstein and the Monster from HellDeath Wish
• 1973Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeHastings
• 1973Baxter!Taxi Driver
• 1973Last of the Summer WineVicar
• 1972Are You Being Served?Mr. Rumbold
• 1972The Canterbury TalesFriar
• 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesSolicitor
• 1971BudgieDetective Sergeant Cooney
• 1970The Twelve ChairsActor in Play
• 1970Ace of WandsFredericks
• 1969Paul Temple
• 1969A Walk with Love and DeathPilgrim
• 1969Up Pompeii!Plotter
• 1968The Fiction MakersBishop
• 1968The ChampionsPostmaster
• 1968Salt & PepperConstable
• 1967Another Day, Another DollarMooney
• 1967Sir Arthur Conan DoyleMr. Bull
• 1966The Big Man Coughed and DiedMan
• 1966The Frost Report
• 1965BBC Play of the MonthTunnicliffe
• 1964Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of EarthWells
• 1964Theatre 625Policeman
• 1962The SaintBishop
• 1962Z-Cars
• 1961Partners in CrimePawn Shop Assistant
• 1961The AvengersParker