Percy Herbert

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Characters played by Percy Herbert

Sgt. Grogan — The Guns of Navarone (1961)

British commando sergeant

Keith — The Wild Geese (1978)

Mercenary operative assisting in the African mission, involved in tactical planning and execution.

Sakana — One Million Years B.C. (1966)

Sakana is Akhoba's other son and Tumak's rival. He attempts to kill Akhoba and seizes control of the Rock tribe, later leading like-minded hunters in an armed revolt. Sakana resists Tumak and Loana's efforts to introduce Shell tribe customs, but is ultimately speared during the volcanic battle.

Sgt. Pencroft — Mysterious Island (1961)

Sgt. Pencroft is a Rebel guard who is taken along when the escaping prisoners steal a gas balloon. Because he can pilot the balloon, he helps Cyrus Harding, Herbert Brown, Neb Nugent, and Gideon Spilitt reach the unknown island, where he becomes part of the castaways' struggle for survival.

Fogarty — Man in the Wilderness (1971)

Fogarty is a trapper in Henry's expedition and is assigned with Lowrie to remain beside the injured Zachary and bury him if necessary. After abandoning Zachary, Fogarty later believes he sees him during night watch and shoots, but discovers that he has killed Lowrie instead.

Paddy Gorman — Quatermass 2 (1957)

Local resident or worker encountered during the site investigations.

Charlie — Carry On Cowboy (1965)

Recruit in the army depot, husband of Mary Sage.

Catus — The Viking Queen (1967)

Catus is connected to the Roman forces confronting Salina's people. When Roman troops attempt to suppress the druid funeral ceremony, Salina confronts them and compels Catus to release the captives and wounded. He is later ambushed and killed, prompting Salina to send Tristram to warn Justinian about the conspiracy.

Helmsman (uncredited) — Doctor at Sea (1955)

Ship crew member, minor role.

Mr. Angel / Charlie (archive footage) — That's Carry On! (1977)

Archive cameo in That's Carry On!

"Seen Enough" Boxing Spectator (uncredited) — One Good Turn (1955)

The boxing spectator who has seen enough belongs to the crowd at the fairground boxing tent. Like the other spectators, this person witnesses the fraudulent contest and Norman's treatment, contributing to the audience response that raises money for him after the operators deny him the prize.

Mr Thompson — Serious Charge (1959)

Larry Thompson’s father, Mr Thompson gives Larry his come-uppance after Larry’s malicious accusation and his treatment of Mary. The plot summary identifies him as the person who brings consequences to Larry, but provides no further detail about how he does so.

Career Overview

Percy Herbert has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 3 titles. Signature works include One Million Years B.C., Man in the Wilderness, The Bridge on the River Kwai. 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
71
Birth Date
1920-07-31
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q370026), public domain (CC0).