Douglas Wilmer

Douglas Wilmer

Deceased · Born: Jan 8, 1920 · Died: Mar 31, 2016

Personal Details

BornJan 8, 1920 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Anne Harding

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 31, 2016 )
  • Elizabeth Joan Melville

    ( Feb 16, 1946 to Nov 30, 2025 )
Parents
  • Harry Wilmer
  • Kate Tavener

Biography

Born on January 8, 1920, in the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom, Douglas Wilmer was destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. This talented individual, blessed with a multifaceted personality, would go on to excel in two distinct fields: acting and writing.

His impressive repertoire of work includes notable roles in iconic films such as Octopussy (1983),Jason and the Argonauts (1963),and El Cid (1961),cementing his status as a respected and accomplished actor.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Douglas Wilmer's personal life was marked by two significant unions. He was married to the lovely Anne Harding and the beautiful Elizabeth Joan Melville, sharing his life with these two remarkable women.

Sadly, Douglas Wilmer's mortal journey came to an end on March 31, 2016, in the charming town of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2012
Sherlock
Sherlock as Diogones Gent
1984
Sword of the Valiant
Sword of the Valiant as The Black Knight
1983
Octopussy
Octopussy as Fanning
1982
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis as Maitre Fleury
1980
The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice as The Duke of Venice
Rough Cut
Rough Cut as Maxwell Levy
1978
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Revenge of the Pink Panther as Police Commissioner
1976
1972
1971
1970
The Vampire Lovers
The Vampire Lovers as Baron Joachim von Hartog
Cromwell
Cromwell as Sir Thomas Fairfax
Patton
Patton as Major General Francis de Guingand
1969
A Nice Girl Like Me
A Nice Girl Like Me as Doctor - Ante Natal Clinic
1968
Hammerhead
Hammerhead as Pietro Vendriani
1967
1966
The Last Invasion
The Last Invasion as Commentator
Khartoum
Khartoum as Khalifa Abdullah
1965
Woman of Straw
Woman of Straw as Dr. Murray
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark as Henri LaFarge
Macbeth
Macbeth as 2nd Murderer
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Decimus
1961
El Cid
El Cid as Moutamin
1956
Passport to Treason
Passport to Treason as Dr. Randolph
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
Pursuit of the Graf Spee as M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
1954
The Men of Sherwood Forest
The Men of Sherwood Forest as Sir Nigel Saltire