Terry-Thomas - Actor Profile

Terry-Thomas

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1911
Birth Place: Finchley, London, England, UK

About Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas (14 July 1911 – 8 January 1990) was an English actor. He was famous for his comedic portrayals of disreputable members of the upper classes.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Terry-Thomas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Terry-Thomas reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Terry-Thomas's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Terry-Thomas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Last Appointment!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Terry-Thomas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Terry-Thomas's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Last Appointment! (1977) movie poster
★10.0

The Last Appointment!: Two jet-setting playboys, Brett Sinclair and Danny Wilde, investigate crimes. Two episodes of the TV series "The Persua

The Last Appointment!

1977•Adventure
★10.0
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime (1960) movie poster
★10.0

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime: Saville is told by a palm reader he is doomed to become a murderer at some future time. He decides to get the inevitable

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

1960
★8.0
Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose (1968) movie poster
★8.0

Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose: Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose is a 1968 American television special hosted by Princess Grace Kelly guiding the public throu

Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose

1968•Documentary
★8.0
The Special London Bridge Special (1972) movie poster
★8.0

The Special London Bridge Special: In 1972, the Arizona State Park bought the London Bridge. Tom Jones (as himself) is magically transported to the bridge'

The Special London Bridge Special

1972•TV Movie
★8.0
Copy Book Please (1948) movie poster
★8.0

Copy Book Please: This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

Copy Book Please

1948•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Terry-Thomas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde (archive footage) Average Similar →
2013 The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' The Villain Ivan (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1980 Fever of 40! Dr. Christopher Hit Similar →
1979 The Island of the Heads - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Kingdom Of Gifts The Bumbling Chancellor Hit Similar →
1977 The Last Appointment! Archibald Sinclair Beachum Super Hit Similar →
1975 Side by Side Max Nugget Hit Similar →
1973 Robin Hood Sir Hiss - A Snake (voice) Hit Similar →
1972 The Big Deal Pierre Le Compte Hit Similar →
1972 The Special London Bridge Special Bus Conductor Terry-Thomas Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Abominable Dr. Phibes Dr. Longstreet Hit Similar →
1969 2000 Years Later Goodwyn Super Hit Similar →
1968 How Sweet It Is! Gilbert Tilly Hit Similar →
1968 Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River H. William Homer Hit Similar →
1968 Seven Times Seven Police Inspector Hit Similar →
1968 Danger: Diabolik Minister of Interior / Minister of Finance Average Similar →
1968 Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose Self Super Hit Similar →
1967 Arabella Hotel manager Super Hit Similar →
1966 Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! Reginald Brook Super Hit Similar →
1966 Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die Lord Aldric / James Hit Similar →
1966 The Sandwich Man Scout Master Hit Similar →
1966 Munster, Go Home! Freddie Munster Average Similar →
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Sir Percy Ware-Armitage Hit Similar →
1963 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World J. Algernon Hawthorne Hit Similar →
1962 Operation Snatch Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg Hit Similar →
1961 A Matter of WHO Archibald Bannister Average Similar →
1960 Make Mine Mink Major Albert Rayne Hit Similar →
1960 School for Scoundrels Raymond Delauney Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Arthur Savile's Crime Lord Arthur Savile Super Hit Similar →
1959 I'm All Right Jack Major Hitchcock Hit Similar →
1959 Too Many Crooks Billy Gordon Hit Similar →
1958 Tom Thumb Ivan Average Similar →
1958 Happy Is the Bride Policeman Hit Similar →
1957 Blue Murder at St Trinian's Capt. Romney Carlton-Ricketts Hit Similar →
1957 The Naked Truth Lord Henry Mayley Hit Similar →
1957 Brothers in Law Alfred Green Hit Similar →
1956 The Green Man Charles Boughtflower Hit Similar →
1956 Private's Progress Major Hitchcock Hit Similar →
1949 Helter Skelter Self Average Similar →
1949 Melody Club Freddy Forrester Hit Similar →
1948 Brass Monkey Terry-Thomas Average Similar →
1948 Date with a Dream Terry Hit Similar →
1948 Copy Book Please Presenter Super Hit Similar →
1940 For Freedom News Reader Hit Similar →
1936 It's Love Again Dancer (Extra) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 Things to Come Man of the Future (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 When Knights Were Bold Soldier (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 The Private Life of Henry VIII Man (uncredited) Average Similar →

Terry-Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Terry-Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terry-Thomas is "The Last Appointment!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Terry-Thomas acted in?

Terry-Thomas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Terry-Thomas?

Other notable films include "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime", "Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose", and "The Special London Bridge Special".

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