Donald Churchill

Acting

Donald Churchill

Born November 6, 1930 · Southall, Middlesex, England, UK

Died October 29, 1991 · aged 60

Donald Churchill (6 November 1930 – 29 October 1991) was an English actor and playwright. He appeared in many film and television productions over a 35-year period and wrote several TV scripts. His films included Barnacle Bill (1957), The Captain's Table (1959), Victim (1961), The Wild Affair (1964), Zeppelin (1971), The First Great Train Robbery (1978), Charlie Muffin (1979) and The Hound of the…

Known For

KnightsbridgeKnightsbridge · 1972
Knightsbridge
1972
MovieComedy
Francesca's upbringing has been sheltered, but her fiancé isn't slow to realise that his future mother-in-law is in a very lucrative line of business.
The First Great Train RobberyThe First Great Train Robbery · 1978
The First Great Train Robbery
6.71978
MovieThrillerAdventure
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Sink the Bismarck!Sink the Bismarck! · 1960
Sink the Bismarck!
6.91960
MovieWarDrama
The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
VictimVictim · 1961
Victim
7.51961
MovieDramaCrime
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
ZeppelinZeppelin · 1971
Zeppelin
6.21971
MovieAdventureDrama
The outbreak of World War I places Scots officer Geoffrey Richter-Douglas in an uncomfortable position. Although his allegiance is to Britain, his mother was from an aristocratic Bavarian family, and he spent his summers in Germany as a child. When Geoffrey is approached by a German spy who offers him a chance to defect, he reports the incident to his superiors, but instead of arresting the spy they suggest that he accept her offer--and become an Allied agent. In Germany, among old friends, Geoffrey discovers that loyalty is more complicated than he expected, especially when he finds himself aboard the maiden voyage of a powerful new prototype Zeppelin, headed for Scotland on a secret mission that could decide the outcome of the war.
Barnacle BillBarnacle Bill · 1957
Barnacle Bill
6.61957
MovieComedy
A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'
Yesterday's EnemyYesterday's Enemy · 1959
Yesterday's Enemy
7.21959
MovieWarDrama
Set during the Burma Campaign of World War 2, this is the story of courage and endurance of the soldiers struggling at close quarters against the enemy. The film examines the moral dilemmas ordinary men face during war, when the definitions of acceptable military action and insupportable brutality become blurred and distorted.
The Hound of the BaskervillesThe Hound of the Baskervilles · 1983
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.51983
MovieHorrorCrime
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

Movies

KnightsbridgeKnightsbridge · 1972
Knightsbridge
1972
MovieComedy
Francesca's upbringing has been sheltered, but her fiancé isn't slow to realise that his future mother-in-law is in a very lucrative line of business.
The First Great Train RobberyThe First Great Train Robbery · 1978
The First Great Train Robbery
6.71978
MovieThrillerAdventure
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Sink the Bismarck!Sink the Bismarck! · 1960
Sink the Bismarck!
6.91960
MovieWarDrama
The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
VictimVictim · 1961
Victim
7.51961
MovieDramaCrime
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
ZeppelinZeppelin · 1971
Zeppelin
6.21971
MovieAdventureDrama
The outbreak of World War I places Scots officer Geoffrey Richter-Douglas in an uncomfortable position. Although his allegiance is to Britain, his mother was from an aristocratic Bavarian family, and he spent his summers in Germany as a child. When Geoffrey is approached by a German spy who offers him a chance to defect, he reports the incident to his superiors, but instead of arresting the spy they suggest that he accept her offer--and become an Allied agent. In Germany, among old friends, Geoffrey discovers that loyalty is more complicated than he expected, especially when he finds himself aboard the maiden voyage of a powerful new prototype Zeppelin, headed for Scotland on a secret mission that could decide the outcome of the war.
Barnacle BillBarnacle Bill · 1957
Barnacle Bill
6.61957
MovieComedy
A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'
Yesterday's EnemyYesterday's Enemy · 1959
Yesterday's Enemy
7.21959
MovieWarDrama
Set during the Burma Campaign of World War 2, this is the story of courage and endurance of the soldiers struggling at close quarters against the enemy. The film examines the moral dilemmas ordinary men face during war, when the definitions of acceptable military action and insupportable brutality become blurred and distorted.
The Hound of the BaskervillesThe Hound of the Baskervilles · 1983
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.51983
MovieHorrorCrime
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
No Love for JohnnieNo Love for Johnnie · 1961
No Love for Johnnie
6.71961
MovieDrama
Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal as well as professional problems tower up over him. His desires to win the next election are endangered by his constant looking for love and he is faced with the choice of giving up a career in politics or giving up the woman he loves.
The Captain's TableThe Captain's Table · 1959
The Captain's Table
6.01959
MovieComedy
A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.
The Omega MysteryThe Omega Mystery · 1961
The Omega Mystery
1961
MovieTV MovieDrama
Butler and Robinson have to track down a saboteur at an atomic research station before it is too late.
Doctor in LoveDoctor in Love · 1960
Doctor in Love
5.51960
MovieComedy
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to sow his doctorial wild oats.
Charlie MuffinCharlie Muffin · 1979
Charlie Muffin
6.41979
MovieDramaThriller
Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But then a high-ranking Soviet spy-master hints that he wants to defect, and both British Intelligence and the CIA want him and will do anything to get him. Charlie may be the only man who can bring the defection off successfully, but is the whole thing an elaborate set-up? And when your so-called allies are stabbing each other and you in the back to get this prize, whom can Charlie trust on either side?
The Wild AffairThe Wild Affair · 1965
The Wild Affair
5.31965
MovieComedy
Young office assistant Majorie will marry soon, however, she's plagued by doubts if her fiance is the right one. On her last day at work, her male colleagues don't miss a chance to comfort her...and flirt.
A Room in TownA Room in Town · 1970
A Room in Town
10.01970
MovieDrama
A woman discovers that her husband has rented a flat in London for his mistress, and sets out to catch him in the act
The Left OversThe Left Overs · 1972
The Left Overs
1972
Movie
A blossoming friendship between a businessman and one of his flatmate's ex-girlfriends is challenged when she answers a phone call and inadvertently reveals to his boss that he has been fraudulently claiming expenses.
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 Master BuilderThe Master Builder · 1988
The Master Builder
1988
MovieDramaComedy
Ibsen's play is the story of Halvard Solness, Master Builder of a town in Norway. Solness is a successful architect but he's afraid of the being surpassed by those younger than himself. The arrival of a young woman called Hilda stirs up memories and feelings with stories of a promise he made her many years ago.
Hearts and FlowersHearts and Flowers · 1970
Hearts and Flowers
6.51970
MovieDramaTV Movie
A family gather together for the funeral and cremation of the head of the family.
Spaceflight IC-1Spaceflight IC-1 · 1965
Spaceflight IC-1
4.51965
MovieScience Fiction
In the year 2015, a spaceship, the IC-1, travels through outer space looking for a suitable planet to settle on. The commander, Captain Ralston, is stern and brutal in which one cadet, Steven, plots a revolt to turn the leadership of the command over to him.
A Bit of a LiftA Bit of a Lift · 1973
A Bit of a Lift
9.01973
Movie
A man meets a woman at a wedding and manages to sweet talk her, only to end up inadvertently helping out another male.
The Cherry on the TopThe Cherry on the Top · 1964
The Cherry on the Top
1964
MovieTV Movie
A comic play set against the background of the Air Force.
Deux hommes dans une valiseDeux hommes dans une valise · 1989
Deux hommes dans une valise
8.01989
MovieComedy

TV Shows

Play for TodayPlay for Today · 1970
Play for Today
6.61970
SeriesDrama
Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage plays and novels, were transmitted. The individual episodes were between fifty and a hundred minutes in duration.
The SaintThe Saint · 1962
The Saint
7.31962
SeriesCrime
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes · 1984
Sherlock Holmes
8.21984
SeriesCrimeDrama
Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve, along with his friend Dr. Watson.
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute Theatre · 1965
Thirty-Minute Theatre
4.21965
SeriesDrama
An anthology of short plays shown on BBC Television between 1965 and 1973, used in part at least as a training ground for new writers, on account of its short length, and which therefore attracted many writers who later became well known.
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.
The SweeneyThe Sweeney · 1975
The Sweeney
8.01975
SeriesDrama
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night Theatre · 1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
7.01969
Series
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Van der ValkVan der Valk · 1972
Van der Valk
6.21972
SeriesDrama
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
DetectiveDetective · 1964
Detective
9.01964
SeriesCrime
A BBC anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories over 45 episodes in three seasons that ran from 1964 to 1969. As with many BBC programmes made before the early 1970s, many of its episodes no longer exist. Of the eighteen episodes from the first season only twelve are currently known to exist; likewise six of the sixteen editions from the second run are considered lost, and just one of the final ten survives in the archives.
Gideon's WayGideon's Way · 1965
Gideon's Way
7.01965
SeriesDrama
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
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.
Citizen SmithCitizen Smith · 1977
Citizen Smith
6.81977
SeriesComedy
Classic BBC comedy starring Robert Lindsay as revolutionary leader Wolfie Smith of the Tooting Popular Front. Hoping to emulate his icons, Wolfie forms the Tooting Popular Front with a small group of his friends. However, he soon finds himself struggling to get his ambitious plans off the ground due to his laid back attitude and lack of organisation.
Spooner's PatchSpooner's Patch · 1979
Spooner's Patch
8.01979
SeriesComedy
Follows the daily antics of Woodley police station, where officers are more interested in taking bribes and doing little work than catching criminals. Inspector Spooner lives alone in a flat above the station and often had to deal with the messes created by his junior staff.
The Return of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock Holmes · 1986
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
8.41986
SeriesMysteryCrime
In the second series of the widely celebrated ITV detective programme, Dr John Watson finds a mystery in an empty house, while Holmes and he later solve the mysteries of an abbey grange, the Musgrave ritual, a second stain, a man with a twisted lip, the priory school, and a half-dozen plaster busts of Bonaparte.
The SandbaggersThe Sandbaggers · 1978
The Sandbaggers
8.31978
SeriesDrama
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
Father, Dear FatherFather, Dear Father · 1978
Father, Dear Father
7.01978
SeriesComedy
The hugely successful British television series Father Dear Father is transplanted to Australia when novelist Patrick Glover and his assistant Nanny trek down under to write the great Australian crime novel, and end up supervising Patrick's boisterous young nieces while their own father is abroad.
Mr PyeMr Pye · 1986
Mr Pye
4.31986
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Mr Pye travels to the Channel Island of Sark to spread the love of God. But doing good deeds means something strange starts to happen to him, he starts to grow wings.
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.
Our Mutual FriendOur Mutual Friend · 1976
Our Mutual Friend
7.01976
SeriesDrama
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
The Mind of Mr. J.G. ReederThe Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder · 1969
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
5.01969
SeriesDrama
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder is based on a character created by Edgar Wallace in a series of 1925 short stories of the same name, Hugh Burden played the titular character – A mild-mannered investigator with the Department of Public Prosecutions.
Stanley and the WomenStanley and the Women · 1991
Stanley and the Women
6.51991
SeriesDrama
Stanley Duke's life is thrown into chaos when his son is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and his home becomes a battleground for his past and present wives and other women.