Wensley Pithey

Wensley Pithey

Deceased · Born: Jan 20, 1914 · Died: Nov 10, 1993

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1914 Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

The illustrious character actor, whose remarkable journey in the world of entertainment began at the tender age of 12, amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of his native South Africa. As fate would have it, he made the bold decision to relocate to England in 1947, where he continued to flourish on the stages, screens, and televisions of the United Kingdom, often assuming the roles of portly authority figures that would become synonymous with his distinctive acting style.

One of his most memorable and iconic portrayals was that of the esteemed Sir Winston Churchill, a role that would cement his reputation as a masterful character actor. Throughout his life, he was blessed with the love and companionship of three remarkable women, and together they shared a beautiful union that would ultimately yield a single, cherished son.

Career

1988
1987
White Mischief
White Mischief as Sheridan
1983
Red Monarch
Red Monarch as Voroshilov
1981
1980
F.D.R.: The Last Year
F.D.R.: The Last Year as Winston Churchill
1979
Ike: The War Years
Ike: The War Years as Winston Churchill
The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop as The Single Gentleman
1978
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson as Winston Churchill
1973
Sykes
Sykes as Sergeant Beaconsfield
1969
Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War as Archduke Ferdinand (uncredited)
1968
Oliver!
Oliver! as Dr. Grimwig
1962
The Boys
The Boys as Mr. Coulter
1960
Persuasion
Persuasion as Mr. Musgrove
1959
Serious Charge
Serious Charge as Police Sergeant
1957
Kill Me Tomorrow
Kill Me Tomorrow as Inspector Lane
The Long Haul
The Long Haul as George H. Mills
1956
Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke as Detective Sergeant Pickett
1955
The Warriors
The Warriors as French Guard (uncredited)
1953
1952
Scotland Yard Inspector
Scotland Yard Inspector as Sid - Bartender
1950
Eye Witness
Eye Witness as Alfred
1948
Dulcimer Street
Dulcimer Street as 1st Warden