Person
Tim Barlow
Acting · 1936–2023 · Blackpool, England, UK
Biography
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
Doctor Who
Tyssan
Sherlock Holmes
Russian Count
Screen Two
Old Man
Rome
Ancient Blind Oracle
Waterloo Road
Man in Support Group
Grange Hill
Mr. Stiles
Playhouse
Mr. Smith
The Bill
1984
The Alienist
Mr. Kreizler
Cracker
Judith's Father
Filmography
- 2020The New PopeLord Brannox
- 2018The AlienistMr. Kreizler
- 2017My Cousin RachelSeecombe
- 2016Sherlock: The Abominable BrideWilder
- 2015Derek SpecialJack
- 2013The Christmas CandleOliver Barber
- 2013DerekJack
- 2008Lecture 21Simrock
- 200810,000 BCPyramid God
- 2007Hot FuzzMr. Treacher
- 2006Waterloo RoadMan in Support Group
- 2005Mike Bassett: ManagerSir Denzil
- 2005The Haunting of #24Man In Pub
- 2005RomeAncient Blind Oracle
- 2004My Life in FilmOld Timer
- 2004The Rocket PostHector McDougal
- 2003Blue MurderStubbins
- 2002Wire in the BloodGrandfather
- 2001Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)Doctor
- 2001The Emperor's New ClothesBargee
- 2001The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyOld Lord
- 2001The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyOld Lord
- 2000The Nine Lives of Tomas KatzMr. Browne
- 2000GormenghastBoatman
- 1999Tube TalesElderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")
- 1999A Kind of HushMax
- 1998Les MisérablesLafitte
- 1997The History of Tom Jones: A FoundlingQuaker
- 1997The UglyPolice photographer
- 1996Mary ReillyVicar
- 1993Health and EfficiencyMr. Bain
- 1993CrackerJudith's Father
- 1993AnchoressOld Pilgrim
- 1993Frank Stubbs PromotesJerry
- 1992The Grass ArenaOld Man
- 1990NeedleJack - Danny's Cellmate
- 1989The Tall GuyMr Morrow
- 1988Burning AmbitionDeaf Man
- 1988Hannay
- 1985Screen TwoOld Man
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Sherlock HolmesRussian Count
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesRussian Count
- 1983Privates on ParadeCommanding Officer
- 1980EscapeGonzalves
- 1980BuccaneerCaptain Middleton
- 1979Doctor Who: Destiny of the DaleksTyssan
- 1978Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?Doyle
- 1978Return FareLudo
- 1978Grange HillMr. Stiles
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekLudo
- 1977Secret ArmySgt. Major
- 1977WingsGerman General
- 1976The Eagle Has LandedGeorge Wilde (Publican)
- 1976Meriel the Ghost GirlMr. Smith
- 1976The Frontiers of ScienceCaptain Elgie Corner
- 1976Victorian ScandalsCaptain Elgie Corner
- 1975PoldarkTankard
- 1975BranniganCustoms Inspector (uncredited)
- 1974PlayhouseMr. Smith
- 1968The ExpertInspector Wisley
- 1963Doctor WhoTyssan
- 1955Dixon of Dock GreenBoscombe
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