Wensley Pithey

Biography

Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African-born character actor.

Career Overview

Wensley Pithey has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently St Trinian's Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include End of the Line, Beasts: Special Offer, The Greatest Man in the World. 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

41

Birth Date

1914-01-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Cape Town, South Africa

Known For

• 

  End of the Line
• 

  Beasts: Special Offer
• The Greatest Man in the World
• 

  Ike
• 

  Kill Me Tomorrow
• 

  Moby Dick—Rehearsed

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• St Trinian's Collection (1 titles)
• The Doctor Collection (1 titles)
• Robin Hood (Hammer) Collection (1 titles)
• Ealing comedies (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Patrick McGoohan (2 collaborations)
• Pauline Quirke (1 collaborations)
• Geoffrey Bateman (1 collaborations)
• Ruth Goring (1 collaborations)
• Shirley Cheriton (1 collaborations)
• Herbert Norville (1 collaborations)
• Madoline Thomas (1 collaborations)
• Ysanne Churchman (1 collaborations)
• Lynda La Plante (1 collaborations)
• Jean Hardwicke (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (41 credits)

  • The Diamond Trap

    Basil

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • White Mischief

    Sheridan

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Red Monarch

    Voroshilov

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Cherry Orchard

    Pischik

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Sheppey

    Dr. Jervis

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • F.D.R.: The Last Year

    Winston Churchill

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Ike

    Winston Churchill

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Saint and the Brave Goose

    Franklyn

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Edward & Mrs. Simpson

    Winston Churchill

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Beasts: Special Offer

    Mr. Liversedge

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

    Bromley

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • To Encourage the Others

    Cassels

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Oh! What a Lovely War

    Archduke Ferdinand (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Oliver!

    Dr. Grimwig

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Knack... and How to Get It

    Teacher

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • BBC Play of the Month

    - The Voysey Inheritance (1979) ... George Booth actor actors

    - The Marquis (1969) ... Fr. Clement actor actors
    1965
  • The Barber of Stamford Hill

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • The Boys

    Mr. Coulter

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • The Saint

    - Starring the Saint (1963) ... Insp. Claude Teal actor actors
    1962
  • The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

    Chief Constable

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Snowball

    Jim Adams

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Serious Charge

    Police Sergeant

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • The Greatest Man in the World

    Frank Evans

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Long Haul

    George H. Mills

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Hell Drivers

    Pop

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Kill Me Tomorrow

    Inspector Lane

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Doctor at Large

    Sam

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Tiger in the Smoke

    Detective Sergeant Pickett

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • End of the Line

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Moby Dick—Rehearsed

    A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Dark Avenger

    French Guard (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Men of Sherwood Forest

    Hugo

    actor

    actors
    1954
  • Isn't Life Wonderful!

    Sam

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • The Titfield Thunderbolt

    A Policeman

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • Father's Doing Fine

    Policeman

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

    (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Brandy for the Parson

    Circus Owner

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Guilt Is My Shadow

    Tillingham

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Your Witness

    Alfred

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Cardboard Cavalier

    Jailer

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • London Belongs to Me

    1st Warden

    actor

    actors
    1948