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Nicholas Smith

Bio: Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store
Born: Mon, Mar 05 1934
Birthplace: Banstead, Surrey, England, UK

Death: Sun, Dec 06 2015
Nicholas Smith is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Nicholas Smith would have been no older than 81 in Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals as 'Archive Footage'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 2022
Poster of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Nicholas Smith was 71 in Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit as 'Reverend Clement Hedges (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of The Ghouls
The Ghouls
Nicholas Smith was 69 in The Ghouls
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 2003
Poster of What Rats Won't Do
What Rats Won't Do
Nicholas Smith was 64 in What Rats Won't Do as 'Chaplain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Are You Being Served? The Movie
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Nicholas Smith was 43 in Are You Being Served? The Movie as 'Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Fellini's Casanova
Fellini's Casanova
Nicholas Smith was 42 in Fellini's Casanova as 'Casanova's Brother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1976
Poster of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Nicholas Smith was 41 in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother as 'Hunkston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Nicholas Smith was 40 in Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell as 'Death Wish'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Nicholas Smith was 39 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Hastings'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of Baxter!
Baxter!
Nicholas Smith was 38 in Baxter! as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1973
Poster of The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales
Nicholas Smith was 38 in The Canterbury Tales as 'Friar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of A Walk with Love and Death
A Walk with Love and Death
Nicholas Smith was 35 in A Walk with Love and Death as 'Pilgrim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of The Fiction Makers
The Fiction Makers
Nicholas Smith was 34 in The Fiction Makers as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1968
Poster of Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper
Nicholas Smith was 34 in Salt & Pepper as 'Constable'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1968
Poster of Another Day, Another Dollar
Another Day, Another Dollar
Nicholas Smith was 33 in Another Day, Another Dollar as 'Mooney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of The Big Man Coughed and Died
The Big Man Coughed and Died
Nicholas Smith was 32 in The Big Man Coughed and Died as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Nicholas Smith was 30 in Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth as 'Wells'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Nicholas Smith was 26 in Partners in Crime as 'Pawn Shop Assistant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of M.I. High
M.I. High
Nicholas Smith was 72+ in M.I. High
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Mon, Jan 08 2007
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Nicholas Smith was 67+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Nicholas Smith was 62+ in The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as 'Quentin (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Grace & Favour
Grace & Favour
Nicholas Smith was 57+ in Grace & Favour as 'Mr Cuthbert Rumbold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
Nicholas Smith was 44+ in Worzel Gummidge as 'Mr. Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Nicholas Smith was 40+ in The Sweeney as 'Simpkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Nicholas Smith was 38+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Vicar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
Nicholas Smith was 38+ in Are You Being Served? as 'Mr. Rumbold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Nicholas Smith was 37+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Solicitor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Nicholas Smith was 37+ in Budgie as 'Detective Sergeant Cooney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Up Pompeii!
Up Pompeii!
Nicholas Smith was 36+ in Up Pompeii! as 'Plotter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Nicholas Smith was 35+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
Nicholas Smith was 35+ in The First Churchills
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Nicholas Smith was 34+ in The Champions as 'Postmaster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Frost Report
The Frost Report
Nicholas Smith was 31+ in The Frost Report
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Nicholas Smith was 30+ in The Wednesday Play
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Nicholas Smith was 28+ in The Saint as 'Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Nicholas Smith was 27+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Nicholas Smith was 26+ in The Avengers as 'Parker, Lather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961