Joe Gladwin

Acting

Joe Gladwin

Born January 22, 1906 · Salford, Lancashire, England, UK

Died March 11, 1987 · aged 81

Joseph Gladwin was an English actor, best known for his roles as Fred Jackson in Coronation Street and Wally Batty in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine.

Known For

YanksYanks · 1979
Yanks
★ 5.91979
MovieRomanceDrama
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
The Mind of Mr. SoamesThe Mind of Mr. Soames · 1970
The Mind of Mr. Soames
★ 5.51970
MovieDramaScience Fiction
A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam HomeLast of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home · 1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
★ 8.01983
MovieComedy
Three old chums agree to take the ailing Sam on one last trip to see his flousy girl-friend, Lily Bless Her, in the middle of the night.
A Kind of LovingA Kind of Loving · 1962
A Kind of Loving
★ 7.11962
MovieDramaRomance
As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she is pregnant and Vic has to reconcile how he thought his life would go with what life actually has in store for him.
The Littlest Horse ThievesThe Littlest Horse Thieves · 1976
The Littlest Horse Thieves
★ 6.91976
MovieFamilyDrama
When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the BrideLast of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride · 1986
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
1986
MovieTV MovieComedy
In the second TV movie outing for Roy Clarke's beloved characters, Wesley and Edie's daughter Glenda is getting married to hapless Barry, and Clegg and Compo make a new friend in Edie's brother Seymour. They are soon roped in to wedding preparations, which go about as well as could be expected...
The Roses of EyamThe Roses of Eyam · 1973
The Roses of Eyam
★ 7.01973
MovieHistory
William Mompesson retells the heroic true story of the inhabitants of Eyam, Derbyshire, who he convinced to sacrifice themselves during a visitation of the plague.
The Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of Venice · 1980
The Merchant of Venice
★ 7.31980
MovieComedyTV Movie
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.

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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.

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