Tom Adams

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Characters played by Tom Adams

Dominick / Richard (segment 1 "Method for Murder") — The House That Dripped Blood (1971)

An actor and Alice's lover who pretends to be the fictional killer Dominic to drive Charles insane and steal his earnings. He murders Charles and the psychiatrist, later confesses he now believes he is Dominic, and strangles Alice.

Vorshak — Doctor Who: Warriors of the Deep (1984)

The commanding officer of Sea Base 4, an underwater nuclear missile facility. He oversees base operations, dismisses early warnings of the alien threat, and initially ignores the Doctor's caution regarding the Silurians. He ultimately assists the Doctor in halting the missile launch but is killed by Icthar during the process.

Charles Vine — Where the Bullets Fly (1966)

British spy protagonist leading missions against international threats and espionage networks.

Paul — This Is My Street (1964)

Jinny's boyfriend and a hospital doctor. His differing class background from Harry fuels mutual resentment between the two men, and Paul disparages Harry as a barrow boy. Jinny ultimately breaks things off with Harry and marries Paul.

Charles Vine — Somebody's Stolen Our Russian Spy (1968)

An English spy who investigates a missing Russian spy and becomes entangled in an eccentric international plot.

Career Overview

Tom Adams has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Charles Vine spy films with 3 titles. Signature works include Where the Bullets Fly, Licensed to Kill, The Fast Kill. 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
26
Birth Date
1938-03-09

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11296399), public domain (CC0).