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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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PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 22:01

Christopher Lee?

He's faaar too posh to have been on The Bill, though.

Eloweeese · 17/07/2023 22:01

Terence Harvey?

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 17/07/2023 22:02

Jeremy Clyde?

fubared · 17/07/2023 22:03

David Hemmings??

ReadingIsFundamental · 17/07/2023 22:04

Keith Barron?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:04

Ooh, I was going to say no to Terence Harvey (and may well have already done so!) But this one looks very like him

British actor
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Justonemorecoffeeplease · 17/07/2023 22:04

Brian Protheroe
Nicholas Clay?

Mikimoto · 17/07/2023 22:05

Angela Rayner?

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:05

I'm not convinced it is him though, just a very similar look

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SwedishEdith · 17/07/2023 22:05

Aren't half of these suggestions already dead? 😄

AdoraBell · 17/07/2023 22:05

Can’t see if it’s been mentioned already, but Charles Dance?

Pipsquiggle · 17/07/2023 22:05

Ivor Danvers

BadNomad · 17/07/2023 22:05

Stephen Yardley was in those shows you mentioned plus other law-type shows. If you had a crush on him I'm sorry.

EmmaChizzett · 17/07/2023 22:05

Francis Matthews?

fubared · 17/07/2023 22:05

John Shrapnel?

Flatlined · 17/07/2023 22:05

Brian Cox (succession)?

Ophy83 · 17/07/2023 22:05

Martin Shaw, Alex Jennings, Phil Davies, John Thaw

Whatiswrongwithm · 17/07/2023 22:06

Iain glen?

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 17/07/2023 22:06

James Greene

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:07

BadNomad · 17/07/2023 22:05

Stephen Yardley was in those shows you mentioned plus other law-type shows. If you had a crush on him I'm sorry.

That actually made me lol, Ken Masters with his white slacks was the only reason I watched Howard's Way Grin

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EraOfTheGrey · 17/07/2023 22:07

SwishSwishBisch · 17/07/2023 21:56

Windsor Davies?!?

@SwishSwishBisch I've been trying to remember Windsor Davies since the start of this thread. He's name escaped me and it was driving me mad. Thank you

EraOfTheGrey · 17/07/2023 22:08

His not he's

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:08

I am thinking that it is in fact Terrence Harvey, I found another picture which is definitely how I remember him. Although no moustache! But I now can't add any more images!!

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Iolani · 17/07/2023 22:08

BrightSkies23 · 17/07/2023 22:01

I'm sticking with Nigel Davenport. I literally just set up an account to post about an actor I've never heard of...time to get on with housework now. 😂

Feeling guilty now, you’re doing housework at 10pm.
Put your feet up instead.