Isobel Black

Acting

Isobel Black

Born December 15, 1943 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (age 82)

No biography available.

Known For

Twins of EvilTwins of Evil · 1971
Twins of Evil
6.71971
MovieHorror
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
David CopperfieldDavid Copperfield · 1969
David Copperfield
5.61969
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
10 Rillington Place10 Rillington Place · 1971
10 Rillington Place
7.31971
MovieCrimeThriller
The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans.
The Kiss of the VampireThe Kiss of the Vampire · 1963
The Kiss of the Vampire
6.21963
MovieHorror
Honeymooning in Bavaria, a young couple becomes stranded and is forced to stay the night in the area. Doctor Ravna, owner of the impressive chateau that sits imposingly above the village, invites them to dinner that evening. Their association with Ravna and his charming, beautiful family is to prove disastrous.
Curse of the MummyCurse of the Mummy · 1970
Curse of the Mummy
7.01970
MovieHorrorDrama
An archaeologist unearths the mummy of an Egyptian queen. He doesn't realize that his daughter has a strong resemblance to the dead queen, and soon the mummy awakens. Complications ensue.
The Magnificent TwoThe Magnificent Two · 1967
The Magnificent Two
3.31967
MovieComedy
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
The Capone InvestmentThe Capone Investment · 1974
The Capone Investment
6.21974
MovieMysteryThriller
Abridged movie version of the 1974 British TV series concerning the whereabouts of Al Capone's illegal gains, garnered during the Prohibition era.
Calf LoveCalf Love · 1966
Calf Love
7.01966
MovieTV MovieHistory
A young English exchange student staying with a German family falls for the daughters

Movies

Twins of EvilTwins of Evil · 1971
Twins of Evil
6.71971
MovieHorror
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
David CopperfieldDavid Copperfield · 1969
David Copperfield
5.61969
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
10 Rillington Place10 Rillington Place · 1971
10 Rillington Place
7.31971
MovieCrimeThriller
The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans.
The Kiss of the VampireThe Kiss of the Vampire · 1963
The Kiss of the Vampire
6.21963
MovieHorror
Honeymooning in Bavaria, a young couple becomes stranded and is forced to stay the night in the area. Doctor Ravna, owner of the impressive chateau that sits imposingly above the village, invites them to dinner that evening. Their association with Ravna and his charming, beautiful family is to prove disastrous.
Curse of the MummyCurse of the Mummy · 1970
Curse of the Mummy
7.01970
MovieHorrorDrama
An archaeologist unearths the mummy of an Egyptian queen. He doesn't realize that his daughter has a strong resemblance to the dead queen, and soon the mummy awakens. Complications ensue.
The Magnificent TwoThe Magnificent Two · 1967
The Magnificent Two
3.31967
MovieComedy
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
The Capone InvestmentThe Capone Investment · 1974
The Capone Investment
6.21974
MovieMysteryThriller
Abridged movie version of the 1974 British TV series concerning the whereabouts of Al Capone's illegal gains, garnered during the Prohibition era.
Calf LoveCalf Love · 1966
Calf Love
7.01966
MovieTV MovieHistory
A young English exchange student staying with a German family falls for the daughters

TV Shows

ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night Theatre · 1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
7.01969
Series
Anthology series of dramatic works.
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday Play · 1964
The Wednesday Play
5.21964
SeriesDrama
An anthology series of television plays which aired on BBC1 from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually written for television, although adaptations from other sources also featured.
Mystery and ImaginationMystery and Imagination · 1966
Mystery and Imagination
5.81966
SeriesDramaMystery
Mystery and Imagination is a British television anthology of classic horror and supernatural dramas. Five series were broadcast from 1966 to 1970 on ITV and produced by ABC and Thames Television.
The World of HammerThe World of Hammer · 1994
The World of Hammer
6.81994
SeriesDocumentary
The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.
Man of the WorldMan of the World · 1962
Man of the World
7.21962
SeriesCrimeDrama
Michael Strait is a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung places as Iraq, French Indochina, and Algiers.
Ace of WandsAce of Wands · 1970
Ace of Wands
6.31970
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Ace of Wands is a fantasy-based British children's television show broadcast on ITV between 1970 and 1972, created by Trevor Preston and Pamela Lonsdale and produced by Thames Television. The title, taken from the name of a Tarot card describes the principal character, called "Tarot" who combined stage magic with supernatural powers. Tarot has a pet Owl named Ozymandias, played by Fred Owl. The series ran for two seasons of thirteen episodes and a third season of twenty, with fourteen story arcs, in a similar manner to early Doctor Who. Many, if not all, of the first 26 episodes are believed to have been wiped, although the final season is intact.
Sir Francis DrakeSir Francis Drake · 1961
Sir Francis Drake
5.11961
Series
Sir Francis Drake was a British adventure television series starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, commander of the sailing ship the Golden Hind. As well as battles at sea, sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Elizabeth's court, often caused by Spaniard, Mendoza.
The Scales of JusticeThe Scales of Justice · 1962
The Scales of Justice
6.71962
SeriesCrimeDrama
The Scales of Justice is a series of thirteen British cinema featurettes produced from 1962 to 1967 for Anglo-Amalgamated at Merton Park Studios in London. The first nine were made in black and white, and the last four in colour. The finale, Payment in Kind, was Merton Park's final production. Episodes were based on criminal cases, and each film was introduced by criminologist Edgar Lustgarten. The series derives its title from the symbolic scales held by the statue of Justice, situated above the dome of London's Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey. The opening narration describes her as having "in her right hand, the Sword of Power and Retribution, and in her left – The Scales of Justice".
The Likely LadsThe Likely Lads · 1964
The Likely Lads
7.31964
SeriesComedy
Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are good friends. Terry was working class and secure in his life, whereas Bob was more aspirational, determined to work his way to a better place. Both viewed the others' worldview with disdain, but they were united by events, generally revolving around the pursuit of women. Although 20 total episodes were filmed, only 10 are currently known to survive. There is one missing from the first season, three from the second, and six from the final run.
The MisfitThe Misfit · 1970
The Misfit
9.01970
SeriesComedy
The Misfit is an ATV sitcom created by Roy Clarke, broadcast from 1970 to 1971 on ITV. Basil Allenby-Johnson returns from Colonial Malaya to an England just emerging from the swinging sixties, a home he no longer recognises.
The Castle of AdventureThe Castle of Adventure · 1990
The Castle of Adventure
1990
SeriesFamily
Based on the children's adventure novel by Enid Blyton, five young children come to learn the secrets of a ruined castle.
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre · 1956
Armchair Theatre
6.01956
SeriesDrama
Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.
The CastawaysThe Castaways · 1975
The Castaways
6.51975
Series
The period drama series "Castaway" follows a group of passengers aboard the ship Mary Jane, which shipwrecked on an island in 1840. The eight survivors include a German family, an English girl, a pair of convicts, a young boy, and a soldier.
Tygo RoadTygo Road · 1990
Tygo Road
7.51990
SeriesComedy
Adam Hartley (Kevin McNally) is the newly-appointed administrator of the Tygo Road Community Centre. When Lionel (Gordon Gostelow), an old tramp, dies and leaves some money to the Centre, Adam has to ensure that the terms of Lionel's will are adhered to.