Dudley Moore

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Characters played by Dudley Moore

Arthur Bach — Arthur (1981)

Spoiled alcoholic heir who learns responsibility and love through hardship.

Harvey Orchid / Herschel — Wholly Moses (1980)

The protagonist who discovers an ancient scroll and mistakenly believes he is the biblical Moses. He embarks on a comedic quest to fulfill divine commands, constantly outmaneuvered by the actual Moses.

Patch — Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

An industrious inventor chosen by Santa Claus as his assistant. He modernizes toy production with automation, but resigns after the mass-produced toys malfunction. He later joins B.Z., then redeems himself by rescuing Joe and returning to the North Pole after realizing Santa still cares about him.

George Webber — 10 (1979)

Wealthy and famous composer who struggles with aging after his 42nd birthday. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful bride named Jenny, neglects his girlfriend Sam, and embarks on a series of impulsive and comedic misadventures to pursue her in Mexico. Ultimately, he realizes his mistakes, reconciles with Sam, and shows personal growth.

Stanley Tibbets — Foul Play (1978)

An aspiring British man who mistakenly tries to seduce Gloria with a drugged cocktail before she flees. He reappears later as the opera house conductor, comically hiding from Gloria amidst the climax of the assassination plot.

Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond — Like Father Like Son (1987)

Jack is a surgeon and Chris's father, pursuing promotion to chief of staff at his hospital. After drinking the serum, he switches bodies with Chris and attends school in his son's place. The experience changes his priorities, leading him to reject the promotion in favor of spending more time with Chris.

Emory Leeson — Crazy People (1990)

Emory Leeson is an advertising executive whose nervous breakdown leads him into psychiatric treatment. He creates blunt, truthful advertisements that unexpectedly become a major success, then insists that the other patients share in the work and rewards. He falls in love with Kathy and eventually starts an agency with her.

Wylie — Best Defense (1984)

An engineer working for a troubled defense contractor, Wylie is responsible for developing the DYP-gyro targeting component for the Army’s new tank. After taking credit for stolen plans, he becomes entangled with Jeff and the FBI, but later confronts the design flaws and helps produce a successful redesign, becoming a hero alongside Landry.

Self — Electric Blue 007 (1982)

A self-portrayed featured participant in a Bond Girl-themed Electric Blue showcase.

Sergeant — The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

A police officer who patrols the devastated streets alongside the Inspector, hovering in a makeshift balloon car and shouting instructions to survivors to avoid becoming targets.

Lt. Kit Barrington — Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969)

British Army officer and co-driver, complementing Dawlish's leadership.

Himself — The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

Guest star and co-host who participates in multiple movie parodies. He plays a jazz piano-playing Julius Caesar, portrays Rhett Butler in a Gone with the Wind spoof, and discusses his love for French cinema while requesting a Western tribute instead.

Career Overview

Dudley Moore has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Arthur Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Santa Claus: The Movie, Arthur, Wholly Moses. 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
89
Birth Date
1935-04-19
Birth Place
Dagenham, Essex, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310343), public domain (CC0).