Robert Morley

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Characters played by Robert Morley

Peterson — Beat the Devil (1953)

One of the crooks attempting to secure uranium-rich land in Africa. He suspects the Chelms of competition, stages a fatal car crash, fakes his death to manipulate Harry, orders an assassination attempt, and is eventually arrested by authorities.

Captain Hastings — The Alphabet Murders (1965)

Captain Hastings is involved in the investigation alongside Hercule Poirot and Inspector Japp. Although the summary gives no specific action or conclusion attributed to him, his participation places him among the investigators responding to the confusing case and the danger surrounding Poirot and Amanda Beatrice Cross.

Leader of the 3rd Echelon — The Road to Hong Kong (1962)

Shadowy organization head hunting the protagonists for the classified formula.

Cedric Page — Topkapi (1964)

Cedric is the gang's mechanical expert, recruited by Walter Harper for the Topkapı operation. He collects the rented car in Istanbul, is involved in the team's movements, and helps Elizabeth Lipp create the necessary distraction by assisting with the lighthouse searchlight timing during the theft.

British Gentleman by Pond — The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Polite local interacting with Muppets in London park.

Lord Rawnsley — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

British peer and primary sponsor of the London-to-Paris aviation race, motivated by concerns over Britain's declining aviation preeminence and the rise of foreign competitors.

Bentik — High Road to China (1983)

Bentik is Bradley Tozer's scheming business partner. If Bradley is declared dead, Bentik would gain control of Eve's inheritance, prompting Eve's urgent journey. He is the antagonist driving the plot's initial conflict.

Sir Ambrose Abercombie — The Loved One (1965)

A prominent English expatriate who advises Dennis Barlow to spend most of the money inherited from Sir Francis on an extravagant burial at Whispering Glades. His recommendation draws Dennis into the cemetery's business and sets up Dennis's connection with Aimee, who works there.

Miss Mary — Some Girls Do (1969)

Spy running a cooking class front, murdered by Helga.

Emperor of China — Genghis Khan (1965)

The Emperor of China receives Temujin, Geen, and Bortei's brothers at court, offering them luxury while secretly keeping them as prisoners. Fearing the Mongols will return as conquerors, he refuses their departure and plans Temujin's assassination through Yamuga. He dies when a fireworks explosion destroys a city gate.

Potiphar — Joseph and His Brethren (1961)

Pharaoh's superintendent of prisons who purchases Joseph. After his wife Henet falsely accuses Joseph of rape, Potiphar discovers the truth and kills her before taking his own life.

Uncle Arthur — When Eight Bells Toll (1971)

Calvert's boss (Sir Arthur Arnford-Jones). Appears on the research yacht following the crash and assists in repelling boarders and preparing the vessel for departure.

Career Overview

Robert Morley has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Muppets Classic with 1 titles. Signature works include The African Queen, Around the World in 80 Days, Curtain Up. 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
90
Birth Date
1908-05-26
Birth Place
Semley, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q965379), public domain (CC0).