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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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JobzaGoodun · 17/07/2023 22:08

John Alderton

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 17/07/2023 22:09

Terence Harvey?

Moustache sometimes.

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ImDuranDuran · 17/07/2023 22:10

Jim Norton?

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Rogue1001MNer · 17/07/2023 22:10

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 17/07/2023 21:15

Miriam Margolyes

😆

FatherJackHackettsUnderpantsHamper · 17/07/2023 22:10

I can only think of Mr Bronson (Michael Sheard)!

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Iolani · 17/07/2023 22:10

I’m clearly not the only one googling Terence Harvey now.

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BrightSkies23 · 17/07/2023 22:11

Iolani · 17/07/2023 22:08

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

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The kids wouldn't get to sleep any earlier. If it helps I'm taking lots of chocolate breaks.😂

CountFoscoHasMiceInHisPocket · 17/07/2023 22:11

Rupert Frazer. Has popped up on loads of period TV shows over the years (Poirot, Downton etc.) in a supporting role.

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:11

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 17/07/2023 22:09

Terence Harvey?

Moustache sometimes.

Yup, that's definitely him, the middle picture especially. Huge thank you to those who suggested him! [Flowers]

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Flatlined · 17/07/2023 22:11

I’m glad that’s sorted

CoraDora · 17/07/2023 22:12

Patrick Malahide

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PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 22:13

Flatlined · 17/07/2023 22:11

I’m glad that’s sorted

Me too.
Now I can sleep tonight!

never seen nor heard of Terence Harvey in my life!

uncomfortablydumb53 · 17/07/2023 22:13

Christopher Cazenove?

commonground · 17/07/2023 22:13

Peter Bowles? Giles Brandreth? Tim Pigott-Smith?

Iolani · 17/07/2023 22:15

BrightSkies23 · 17/07/2023 22:11

The kids wouldn't get to sleep any earlier. If it helps I'm taking lots of chocolate breaks.😂

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It’s the only way to do housework.!
Although gin helps too.🤪

Iolani · 17/07/2023 22:20

Glad that’s all sorted OP
We can all sleep tonight.
That was fun!

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ThaliaLuxurySpa · 17/07/2023 22:24

Woohoo! Glad I helped.

He was a bit of a silver fox.

I remember him as a philandering married lawyer, father of 4, in ITV daytime soap 'Families'.
He was Charles, secretly shagging his 20-something daughter's friend, Tara, IIRC.

Found a clip, but terrible quality:

ASGIRC · 17/07/2023 22:29

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 17/07/2023 21:15

Miriam Margolyes

😂😂😂

FromNowOn23 · 17/07/2023 22:30

Never heard of him!

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 17/07/2023 22:31

Molko · 17/07/2023 21:57

Kevin Lloyd
Tony Scannel

Mid-teens me had the biggest crush on Ted Roach/Tony Scannell!
😊

FatherJackHackettsUnderpantsHamper · 17/07/2023 22:40

Tony Scannell so had to be the inspiration for Swiss Toni Grin

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ThankYouForWaiting · 17/07/2023 22:43

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 17/07/2023 22:24

Woohoo! Glad I helped.

He was a bit of a silver fox.

I remember him as a philandering married lawyer, father of 4, in ITV daytime soap 'Families'.
He was Charles, secretly shagging his 20-something daughter's friend, Tara, IIRC.

Found a clip, but terrible quality:

Families!!! That's where I developed my crush used to watch him!! Thank you!!

And oh, I had so many crushes on middled aged men no dad in my life I think the three I got the most stick for were Cliff Richard, Malcolm McDonald and [Paddy Ashdown]

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justasking111 · 17/07/2023 22:49

I had Terence Alexander pegged for this 😂