Bill Shine

Acting

Bill Shine

Born October 20, 1911 · London, England, UK

Died July 24, 1997 · aged 85

Wilfred William Dennis Shine (20 October 1911 - 24 July 1997), better known as Bill Shine, was a British theatre, film and television actor.

Known For

Around the World in 80 DaysAround the World in 80 Days · 1956
Around the World in 80 Days
6.71956
MovieAdventureComedy
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
The Red ShoesThe Red Shoes · 1948
The Red Shoes
8.01948
MovieDramaRomance
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Vice VersaVice Versa · 1948
Vice Versa
7.21948
MovieComedy
Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
Scarlet ThreadScarlet Thread · 1951
Scarlet Thread
5.21951
MovieDrama
Tale of Cambridge college exploits of two smash-and-grab thieves on the run.
The Yellow Rolls-RoyceThe Yellow Rolls-Royce · 1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
6.11964
MovieDramaComedy
One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.
Young and InnocentYoung and Innocent · 1937
Young and Innocent
6.61937
MovieThrillerRomance
When a young writer is falsely accused of murdering a famous actress, he escapes custody and joins forces with the daughter of a police constable to prove his innocence.
Under CapricornUnder Capricorn · 1949
Under Capricorn
6.01949
MovieDramaHistory
A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
The Deep Blue SeaThe Deep Blue Sea · 1955
The Deep Blue Sea
4.91955
MovieDramaRomance
A woman is unhappy in her marriage to a boring, stiff judge, so she takes up with a wild-living RAF pilot, who ends up being more than she can handle.

Movies

Around the World in 80 DaysAround the World in 80 Days · 1956
Around the World in 80 Days
6.71956
MovieAdventureComedy
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
The Red ShoesThe Red Shoes · 1948
The Red Shoes
8.01948
MovieDramaRomance
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Vice VersaVice Versa · 1948
Vice Versa
7.21948
MovieComedy
Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
Scarlet ThreadScarlet Thread · 1951
Scarlet Thread
5.21951
MovieDrama
Tale of Cambridge college exploits of two smash-and-grab thieves on the run.
The Yellow Rolls-RoyceThe Yellow Rolls-Royce · 1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
6.11964
MovieDramaComedy
One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.
Young and InnocentYoung and Innocent · 1937
Young and Innocent
6.61937
MovieThrillerRomance
When a young writer is falsely accused of murdering a famous actress, he escapes custody and joins forces with the daughter of a police constable to prove his innocence.
Under CapricornUnder Capricorn · 1949
Under Capricorn
6.01949
MovieDramaHistory
A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.
The Deep Blue SeaThe Deep Blue Sea · 1955
The Deep Blue Sea
4.91955
MovieDramaRomance
A woman is unhappy in her marriage to a boring, stiff judge, so she takes up with a wild-living RAF pilot, who ends up being more than she can handle.
Rich and StrangeRich and Strange · 1931
Rich and Strange
5.41931
MovieComedyRomance
After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.
Passport to PimlicoPassport to Pimlico · 1949
Passport to Pimlico
6.91949
MovieComedy
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Perfect StrangersPerfect Strangers · 1945
Perfect Strangers
6.61945
MovieDramaRomance
After World War II service changes them, a married couple dread their postwar reunion.
Waltzes from ViennaWaltzes from Vienna · 1934
Waltzes from Vienna
5.41934
MovieHistoryRomance
In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."
These Charming PeopleThese Charming People · 1931
These Charming People
10.01931
MovieDrama
A drama film directed by Louis Mercanton
RembrandtRembrandt · 1936
Rembrandt
6.81936
MovieDramaHistory
A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.
The Jigsaw ManThe Jigsaw Man · 1983
The Jigsaw Man
5.01983
MovieThriller
Philip Kimberly, the former head of the British Secret Service who defected to Russia, is given plastic surgery and sent back to Britain by the KGB to retrieve some vital documents. With the documents in hand, he instead plays off MI6 and the KGB against each other.
The Green CockatooThe Green Cockatoo · 1937
The Green Cockatoo
5.91937
MovieCrimeDrama
A young girl is travelling to London to find work. Arriving at the station, she meets a man who has been stabbed by a member of a gang of crooks involved with greyhound racing. She becomes a suspect, but flees the scene in order to deliver a message to the dead man's brother. She is protected from the police by a night club entertainer, who she learns is the man she is seeking.
Monsieur RipoisMonsieur Ripois · 1954
Monsieur Ripois
6.01954
MovieDramaComedy
While his wife, Catherine, is finalizing their divorce, serial philanderer Andre invites his latest conquest, Catherine’s best friend, Patricia, over for dinner. Over the course of the evening, Andre shares his entire romantic history since first coming to London as a young man, including his liaisons with his former boss, a marriage-minded young girl and a kindhearted Frenchwoman.
The Man InsideThe Man Inside · 1958
The Man Inside
6.11958
MovieAdventureCrime
A detective tracking a stolen gem begins to suspect there's more to the case than just theft.
Women Without MenWomen Without Men · 1956
Women Without Men
7.51956
MovieRomanceDrama
In love with a man who wants to marry her after he returns from a trip to sea, chorus girl Angela Booth tries to quit her seamy job and become a model citizen. When her employer refuses to dissolve her contract, though, they quarrel and she accidentally hits him. He presses charges, claiming she hit him deliberately, and she is convicted and sent to prison. As her fiance is at sea and out of contact, she is terrified he will think she has jilted him when she does not keep a New Year's date. A kindly old convict, Gran', notorious as a prison-breaker, agrees to engineer an escape for Angela...
The ChallengeThe Challenge · 1960
The Challenge
5.51960
MovieDramaThriller
Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (Anthony Quayle) decides to keep the loot.
Innocents in ParisInnocents in Paris · 1953
Innocents in Paris
5.21953
MovieComedy
Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.
Jack the RipperJack the Ripper · 1959
Jack the Ripper
6.21959
MovieMysteryCrime
A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.
The Winslow BoyThe Winslow Boy · 1948
The Winslow Boy
7.01948
MovieDrama
In pre-WWI England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
Happy Ever AfterHappy Ever After · 1954
Happy Ever After
5.51954
MovieComedy
The whole village mourns when General O'Leary, owner of a hunting estate in South Ireland, is killed in an accident. His nephew, Jasper O'Leary, takes over the state and soon has aroused the displeasure of all, with the exception of Serena McGluskey, as much a schemer as he is a cad. Led by Thady O'Heggarty, the villagers plot to drive Jasper away. They use the occasion of "O'Leary Night", when the ghost of the first O'Leary walks the halls, to create general chaos.

TV Shows

The AvengersThe Avengers · 1961
The Avengers
7.81961
SeriesCrime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
Super GranSuper Gran · 1985
Super Gran
6.41985
SeriesComedyFamily
Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner Campbell.
IvanhoeIvanhoe · 1958
Ivanhoe
6.41958
Series
Ivanhoe is a British television series first shown on ITV in 1958-59. The show features Roger Moore in his first starring role, as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, in a series of adventures aimed at a children's audience. The characters were drawn loosely from Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel.
Zero OneZero One · 1962
Zero One
6.01962
SeriesCrimeDrama
'Zero One' is the call sign of the International Air Security Board, an international security network dedicated to the safety of air travel all around the world, with its HQ at London Airport. Airline detective Alan Garnett is called upon to combat hijackers and smugglers, prevent disasters, and generally preserve peace in the air and at airports.
CribbCribb · 1980
Cribb
8.01980
SeriesMysteryCrime
Victorian England, the late 1800s: Detective Sergeant Daniel Cribb of the newly formed Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is determined to remove crime from the streets of London using the latest detection methods.
The LarkinsThe Larkins · 1958
The Larkins
7.61958
SeriesComedyDrama
'The Larkins' is a British television sitcom which was produced by Associated Television and aired on ITV. It aired for four series between 1958 to 1960. An additional two series aired from 1963 to 1964.
Happy Ever AfterHappy Ever After · 1974
Happy Ever After
6.81974
SeriesComedy
Middle-aged, middle-class couple Terry and June Fletcher expect to settle down in domestic bliss when their children leave home and they are left with a quiet, peaceful house. Their peace, however, is short-lived when ditzy Aunt Lucy decides she’s moving in.
Not in Front of the ChildrenNot in Front of the Children · 1967
Not in Front of the Children
7.01967
SeriesComedy
Jennifer Corner is a rather scatterbrained middle-class housewife. Her husband Henry is a school art teacher, and they have three children, Henry, Robin and Trudi.
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.