Miles Malleson

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Characters played by Miles Malleson

Hearse Driver (Segment "The Hearse Conductor") — Dead of Night (1945)

An ominous figure appearing in Hugh Grainger's hospital vision and later as a bus conductor. Both versions deliver the chilling warning just room for one inside, serving as a harbinger of death and a bus crash.

Sultan — The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

The toy-obsessed ruler of Basra who trades his daughter's marriage to Jaffar for a mechanical flying horse. He is later killed by Jaffar's deadly 'Silver Maiden' automaton.

Bishop Frankland — The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

Bishop Frankland is a bishop and an enthusiastic entomologist whom Sir Henry Baskerville and Doctor Watson meet near Baskerville Hall. His collection provides an important clue when Sherlock Holmes determines that the dangerous tarantula used as a warning was stolen from Bishop Frankland.

Dr. Tobler — The Brides of Dracula (1960)

Physician examining vampire victims

Marx - Undertaker (uncredited) — Dracula (1958)

Funeral director handling vampire victims

The Hangman — Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

A court-related figure in Kind Hearts and Coronets.

Windrush Sr., Stanley's father — I'm All Right Jack (1959)

Stanley's father who encourages him to pursue corporate employment and distance himself from manual labor.

Mr. Windrush Sr. — Private's Progress (1956)

Alternative name for Stanley's father, emphasizing his civilian and patriarchal role.

Mr. Walsh — Treasure Hunt (1952)

Mr. Walsh is the family doctor who proposes turning Ballyroden Hall into a guest house after the reading of Sir Roderick's will reveals that the mansion is the family's only remaining asset once debts are paid. His suggestion offers a way to bring funds into the family.

Burton Cupples — Trent's Last Case (1952)

Margaret Manderson’s uncle, Cupples asks Trent to stop investigating at Margaret’s request. Later, he admits that he encountered Sigsbee on the golf links and struggled with him over a gun, which went off and killed Sigsbee. Afraid their earlier altercation would make him appear to have acted deliberately, Cupples returned to the hotel without contacting the police.

Vicar — Woman Hater (1948)

Also identified as Reverend Meadows in the plot. He arrives at the estate with a christening party, providing the occasion for Colette to accidentally discover Lord Datchett's true identity.

Salesman — Go to Blazes (1962)

A fire engine dealer who enthusiastically promotes expensive new models. His inability to offer them a new engine under budget forces the trio to seek out a used fire engine at a local scrap yard.

Career Overview

Miles Malleson has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 3 titles. Signature works include Battling Bruisers: Some Boxing Buffoonery, First Men in the Moon, Idol of Paris. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
138
Birth Date
1888-05-24
Birth Place
Croydon, Surrey, England

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q440360), public domain (CC0).