Robert Urquhart

Robert Urquhart

Deceased · Born: Oct 16, 1921 · Died: Mar 21, 1995

Personal Details

BornOct 16, 1921 Ullapool, Scotland, UK

Biography

Robert Urquhart, a talented character actor, was born in 1921 in the picturesque town of Ullapool, located in the heart of Scotland. The stage beckoned early on, and Urquhart made his debut in 1947, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career. Five years later, he took his first steps into the world of film, commencing a remarkable journey that would span decades.

Throughout his professional life, Urquhart worked consistently, often playing the role of the stalwart and dependable individual. He became particularly well-known for his appearances in various British television series, including the critically acclaimed "Pathfinders" (1972) and the beloved "The Aweful Mr. Goodall" (1974).

Urquhart's filmography was not as extensive as his television work, but he did appear in one notable film, "Master of the Moor: Part 1" (1994),which was released in the 1990s. Unfortunately, this would prove to be his final on-screen appearance, as he passed away in 1995, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to delight audiences to this day.

Career

1988
The Kitchen Toto
The Kitchen Toto as D.C. McKinnon
Testimony
Testimony as Journalist
1987
Playing Away
Playing Away as Godfrey
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood!
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood! as Paul Krempe (archive footage)
1985
Puccini
Puccini as Doria's Father
1982
1981
The Dollar Bottom
The Dollar Bottom as Headmaster
Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited as Quartering Commandant
Play for Today
Play for Today as Sid Morton
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities as Attorney General
The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War as Capt. Lockhart
1976
Gator
Gator as 3rd Agent
1972
1970
Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love as Auctioneer
The Limbo Line
The Limbo Line as Edward Hardwick
1968
The Syndicate
The Syndicate as George Brant
1963
Murder at the Gallop
Murder at the Gallop as George Crossfield
55 Days at Peking
55 Days at Peking as Capt. Hanley
1962
The Break
The Break as Pearson
1960
The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed as Commander Clayton
Foxhole in Cairo
Foxhole in Cairo as Major Wilson
1958
Dunkirk
Dunkirk as Mike
1957
Battle Hell
Battle Hell as Flight Lieutenant Fearnley
1956
You Can't Escape
You Can't Escape as Peter Darwin
1955
The Warriors
The Warriors as Sir Philip
1954
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night as Dr. Michael Flynn
Isn't Life Wonderful!
Isn't Life Wonderful! as Frank, Charles' brother
1953
The House of the Arrow
The House of the Arrow as Jim Frobisher
1952
Tread Softly
Tread Softly as Clifford Brett