Jack Smethurst

Biography

An English television and film comic actor whose career dates back to the 1950s and is best known for his role as bigoted socialist Eddie Booth in Love Thy Neighbour.

Career Overview

Jack Smethurst has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Love Thy Neighbour, The Railwayman's New Clothes, For the Love of Ada. 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

21

Birth Date

1932-04-09 00:00:00

Birth Place

Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Love Thy Neighbour
• The Railwayman's New Clothes
• 

  For the Love of Ada
• Run with the Wind
• 

  The Main Chance
• 

  The Yes Girls

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Carry On Series (2 titles)
• The Doctor Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Lindsay Shonteff (4 collaborations)
• Harry Driver (2 collaborations)
• Vince Powell (2 collaborations)
• Arthur English (2 collaborations)
• Andria Lawrence (2 collaborations)
• Barbara Mitchell (2 collaborations)
• Elizabeth Gray (2 collaborations)
• Lionel Couch (1 collaborations)
• Moray Grant (1 collaborations)
• James Needs (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (21 credits)

  • La Passione

    Mickey O'Farrell

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Heartbeat

    - Dirty Len (2002) ... Mr. Kirkby actor actors

    - Playing with Trains (1997) ... John Jenkins actor actors
    1992
  • King Ralph

    Miranda's Father

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Keeping Up Appearances

    - A Barbecue At Violet's (1995) ... Man in Phone Booth actor actors
    1990
  • Chariots of Fire

    Sleeping Car Attendant

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Man About the House

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Love Thy Neighbour

    Eddie Booth

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Last of the Summer Wine

    - Deviations With Davenport (1997) ... Davenport actor actors
    1973
  • For the Love of Ada

    Leslie Pollitt

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Please Sir!

    Bus Driver

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • The Railwayman's New Clothes

    Charles Henshaw

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • The Yes Girls

    Sam Hed

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Say Goodnight to Your Grandma

    Ray

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Night After Night After Night

    Chief Inspector

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Run with the Wind

    Bernie

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Doctor in Clover

    Long-Haired Patient (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • The Main Chance

    Ross

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Serjeant Musgrave's Dance

    Slow Collier

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Watch Your Stern

    Sailor

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Carry On Sergeant

    First Recruit

    actor

    actors
    1958