Tim Barlow
Known for Acting · 60 credits
- Born
- 1936-01-18
- Died
- 2023-01-20
- Place of birth
- Blackpool, England, UK
Biography
Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years.
Known For
TV Shows (29)

Doctor Who
1963
as Tyssan

Grange Hill
1978
as Mr. Stiles

Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Russian Count

Rome
2005
as Ancient Blind Oracle

Playhouse
1974
as Mr. Smith

The Bill
1984

Screen Two
1985
as Old Man

The Alienist
2018
as Mr. Kreizler

Secret Army
1977
as Sgt. Major

Cracker
1993
as Judith's Father

The Expert
1968
as Inspector Wisley

BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Ludo

Poldark
1975
as Tankard

Blue Murder
2003
as Stubbins

Wire in the Blood
2002
as Grandfather

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Boscombe

The New Pope
2020
as Lord Brannox

Derek
2013
as Jack

Hannay
1988

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
1997
as Quaker

Gormenghast
2000
as Boatman
Buccaneer
1980
as Captain Middleton

Wings
1977
as German General

Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
as Jerry

Victorian Scandals
1976
as Captain Elgie Corner

My Life in Film
2004
as Old Timer

Health and Efficiency
1993
as Mr. Bain
Escape
1980
as Gonzalves

Mike Bassett: Manager
2005
as Sir Denzil
Movies (31)

Hot Fuzz
2007
as Mr. Treacher

10,000 BC
2008
as Pyramid God

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
2016
as Wilder

Les Misérables
1998
as Lafitte

The Eagle Has Landed
1976
as George Wilde (Publican)

My Cousin Rachel
2017
as Seecombe

Mary Reilly
1996
as Vicar

Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
1978
as Doyle

Brannigan
1975
as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
2001
as Doctor

Tube Tales
1999
as Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")

The Tall Guy
1989
as Mr Morrow

Anchoress
1993
as Old Pilgrim

Lecture 21
2008
as Simrock

The Emperor's New Clothes
2001
as Bargee

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001
as Old Lord

The Grass Arena
1992
as Old Man

The Ugly
1997
as Police photographer

Needle
1990
as Jack - Danny's Cellmate

The Christmas Candle
2013
as Oliver Barber

Privates on Parade
1983
as Commanding Officer

The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
2000
as Mr. Browne

A Kind of Hush
1999
as Max

The Rocket Post
2004
as Hector McDougal

Derek Special
2015
as Jack

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
1979
as Tyssan

The Haunting of #24
2005
as Man In Pub

Burning Ambition
1988
as Deaf Man

Return Fare
1978
as Ludo

The Frontiers of Science
1976
as Captain Elgie Corner

Meriel the Ghost Girl
1976
as Mr. Smith
About Tim Barlow
Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years. With 60 credits spanning from 1955 to 2020, Tim Barlow has appeared in 31 films and 29 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tim Barlow Movies
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — as Mr. Treacher
- 10,000 BC (2008) — as Pyramid God
- Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) — as Wilder
- Les Misérables (1998) — as Lafitte
- The Eagle Has Landed (1976) — as George Wilde (Publican)
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