Thomas Baptiste
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Thomas Baptiste was born on March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. He was an actor, known for The Wild Geese (1978), The Ipcress File (1965) and for playing Coronation Street's first black character. He died on December 6, 2018 in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England.
Thomas Baptiste Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Thomas Baptiste reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Thomas Baptiste's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of Thomas Baptiste'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 Music Machine, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Thomas Baptiste Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas Baptiste's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Thomas Baptiste has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Secret Laughter of Women | Papa Fola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Attendant | The Attendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Black and White in Colour | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ama | Babs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Escape From Kampala | Minawa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Drums Along Balmoral Drive | Badinga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | King | Mr. King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Nairobi Affair | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rise and Fall of Idi Amin | Dr. Michael Oloya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Dogs of War | Dexter | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Music Machine | Claire's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Class Of Miss MacMichael | Visitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Col. Mboya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Countdown at Kusini | John Okello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Honeybaby, Honeybaby | Gen. Christian Awani | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shaft in Africa | Kopo | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Black Snake | Isiah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ghost in the Noonday Sun | Abdullah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | In the Beautiful Caribbean | Zikky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Pal | Norman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sunday Bloody Sunday | Prof. Johns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Two Gentlemen Sharing | Mutt, Moving Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Comedians | Haitian Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Jemima + Johnny | Jemima's Dad (as Tommy Baptiste) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Help! | Bahamian Police Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Ipcress File | Barney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dr. Terror's House of Horrors | Dambala (Segment 3 "Voodoo") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fable | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | In the Cool of the Day | Murray Logan's chauffeur (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Small World of Sammy Lee | Café Patron | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Flame in the Streets | Boyfriend | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sapphire | Man on the Street | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Web of Evidence | Haydock | Flop | Similar → |
Thomas Baptiste - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas Baptiste?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Baptiste is "The Music Machine" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Thomas Baptiste acted in?
Thomas Baptiste has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas Baptiste?
Other notable films include "Pal", "King", and "Black and White in Colour".