Peter Bowles

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Characters played by Peter Bowles

Ron — Blow-Up (1966)

The photographer's agent. He has lunch with the photographer, later becomes cannabis-addled at a party, and refuses to accompany him to the park as a witness before persuading him to stay at the party.

Richard DeVere — To the Manor Born (1979)

A self-made millionaire of Polish-Czech heritage who buys the Grantleigh Manor Estate at auction. Initially hostile to Audrey, he gradually develops mutual respect and falls in love with her. Later faces business challenges with his Cavendish Foods chain but ultimately marries Audrey after she regains ownership of the manor.

Alan — Lilting (2014)

Alan is an older man who spends time with Junn every day and becomes romantically attached to her despite their lack of a common language. He tries to win her over with flowers, jokes, and a dinner invitation, and hopes she will live with him temporarily, but Junn ultimately ends their relationship.

Paymaster Capt. Duberly — The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968)

Military officer responsible for regimental pay. Travels to the Crimea with his wife to observe the campaign.

Max Templeton — Love's Kitchen (2011)

Kate's father and a local resident who opposes the restaurant's development. He hires Forester to report health violations to shut it down, but Kate eventually withdraws his complaints.

Guthrie Featherstone — Rumpole's Return (1980)

A young, radical lawyer positioned as the front-runner to fill the vacancy left by Rumpole's retirement, representing a generational shift in the legal practice.

Lord Childwell — The Steal (1995)

Chairman of the targeted private bank. He becomes the target of a kidnapping and blackmail scheme orchestrated by Kim and Cliff. After escaping with Wilmot's help, he is convinced by Jeremiah to withdraw client funds, which are ultimately intercepted by the protagonists to aid Golanda.

Ronald — For the Love of Benji (1977)

Greek local or associate in Benji's search network.

Paris Singer — Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966)

Paris Singer becomes involved with Isadora as she dreams of creating a school where children can learn to dance. Their life together leaves her isolated: he retreats into health routines while she has only a few pupils and her children for company. His relationship with Isadora is an important early part of her personal life, but the film summary does not describe its later course.

Paul — Laughter in the Dark (1969)

More’s ex-wife’s brother, who arrives at the villa after More has become blind and suspicious that someone else is there. He tells More that he has just seen Herve Tourace fleeing the villa, helping More understand that Margot and Tourace have been deceiving him.

Career Overview

Peter Bowles has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the The Benji Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Bank Job, To the Manor Born, The Quarry: Portrait of a Man as a Paralysed Artist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1936-10-16
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1589331), public domain (CC0).