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British actor

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 20:52

I'm really hoping someone can put me out of misery figuring out who the actor is I'm thinking of, as it is truly taking over my life!
He is a British actor, usually plays middle/upper class. I think he must have been at least 50s in the 90s (massive apologies to him if I'm miles out!), silver hair and moustache. I remember him playing slimy characters but I can't honestly bring one to mind.
I've google imaged for days but can't find him as I'm not too sure on search terms. Please can anyone help?

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FranticElevator · 17/07/2023 20:56

Leslie Phillips?

BananaSpanner · 17/07/2023 20:57

FranticElevator · 17/07/2023 20:56

Leslie Phillips?

Yep, immediately who I thought of too.

standingdesk · 17/07/2023 20:57

Jeremy Irons?

PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 20:58

Was also going to say Leslie Philips!

Butteredtoast55 · 17/07/2023 20:58

Nigel Davenport?

Gatekeeper · 17/07/2023 20:59

Allan Cuthbertson?

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Seashanty3 · 17/07/2023 20:59

Peter Bowles?

Darklane · 17/07/2023 21:01

PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 20:58

Was also going to say Leslie Philips!

So was I.

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:01

Not Leslie Philips, Peter Bowles although he does have a similar look wearing suits etc

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:02

Not Allan Cuthbertson. I think he's more a TV actor than film.

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:02

Not Jeremy irons

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Spirallingdownwards · 17/07/2023 21:03

Terry Thomas?

PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 21:03

Edward Fox?

MrsMoastyToasty · 17/07/2023 21:04

Anthony Andrews
Michael York
Charles Dance

allthewaytobeanotown · 17/07/2023 21:04

Simon Callow?

Gatekeeper · 17/07/2023 21:05

Sitcom/comedy? Detective or drama? Series or bit part actor?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:05

No to all mentioned so far. I keep thinking of the name Terrence but could be miles out!

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FranticElevator · 17/07/2023 21:06

Terence stamp?

Imisscoffee2021 · 17/07/2023 21:07

@ThankYouForWaiting Terry Thomas? Might be a bit early but he always played those sorts of roles

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 21:07

FranticElevator · 17/07/2023 21:06

Terence stamp?

No, he looks way posher :)

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Talisin · 17/07/2023 21:07

Ronald Pickup? Terrance Hardiman (who just died the other week)?

NyanBinaryJohn · 17/07/2023 21:07

I can only think of Rupert Vansittart at the moment, but he rarely has a tache.

Fourlegsandatail · 17/07/2023 21:07

David Haige? Nigel Hawthorne?

CatOnAHotShedRoof · 17/07/2023 21:08

Terence Stamp?

FloofCloud · 17/07/2023 21:08

Terence stamp? He's been in sone great stuff!