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Acting
Charles Gray
Charles Gray is best known for Sherlock Holmes, Gunsmoke, The New Statesman and Scarlett. Charles Gray was born on August 29, 1928. Charles Gray died on March 7, 2000 at the age of 71.
- Born
- August 29, 1928
- Place of birth
- Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK
- Died
- March 7, 2000 (71 years old)
Biography
Charles Gray (29 August 1928 - 7 March 2000) was an English actor who was well-known for roles including the arch-villain Blofeld in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, Sherlock Holmes' brother Mycroft Holmes in the Granada television series, and as the narrator of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.
Known for
Filmography
- 2000LongitudeAdmiral Balchen
- 1999Where Are They Now?Self
- 1996MadsonSir Ranald Hearnley
- 1994ScarlettThe Judge
- 1994The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesMycroft Holmes
- 1992Tales from the Poop DeckAdmiral Dennis De'Ath
- 1991PerformanceMaurice Hussey
- 1991ShrinksLord Rissington
- 1990The Paper ManPrime Minister
- 1989The Nineteenth HoleCol. Westray
- 1989BlackeyesSebastian
- 1988HannayCommander Nevil
- 1988Small WorldRudyard Parkinson
- 1988Blind JusticeJudge Langtry
- 1987Porterhouse BlueSir Cathcart D'Eath
- 1987The New StatesmanRoland Gidleigh-Park
- 1987Tickets for the TitanicThe Earl of Albany
- 1986ScreenPlayStoryteller(voice)
- 1986The Return of Sherlock HolmesMycroft Holmes
- 1985C.A.T.S. EyesSir Jack Fenn
- 1985Tall Tales & LegendsMr Dent
- 1984Sherlock HolmesMycroft Holmes
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesMycroft Holmes
- 1984The Wind in the WillowsThe Stranger (voice)
- 1981BergeracBart Bellow
- 1980We, the AccusedSir Hayman Drewer
- 1979IkeGen. 'Freddie' de Guingand
- 1979HeartlandMr. Wheeler
- 1978The BBC Television ShakespeareDuke of York
- 1978HazellBrownhill
- 1977The Galton & Simpson PlayhouseCharles
- 1977The Sunday DramaDelaforce
- 1975The VenturersTony Challon
- 1974Fall of EaglesRodzianko
- 1974Churchill's PeopleDuke of Portland
- 1974Dial M for MurderHugo Vardon
- 1973The Upper CrustsLord Robin Seacroft
- 1973ThrillerHilary Vance
- 1973Orson Welles' Great MysteriesMikail Zigorin
- 1973The Song of SongsCount Von Mertzbach
- 1971Upstairs, DownstairsSir Edwin Partridge
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesEugene Valmont
- 1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasNarrator
- 1971Doctor at LargeMan
- 1970Play for TodayOxlade
- 1970MenaceMicky
- 1970Oh In ColourActor
- 1969W. Somerset MaughamThe Storyteller
- 1969Softly Softly: Task ForceHer Majesty's Inspector Sharp
- 1967OmnibusNarrator
- 1967ITV PlayhouseAdmiral Ranking
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthCharles Strickland
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreDetective Inspector Waugh
- 1965The TroubleshootersMichael Rennane
- 1963Love StoryJohn Trewardine
- 1962Out of This WorldAbel Jones
- 1962SuspenseVerdon
- 1961Drama 61-67David
- 1960MaigretMazeron
- 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreMadingley
- 1960Danger ManAlex
- 1960Somerset Maugham HourMajor Templeton
- 1960Michael ShayneDr Bill Logan
- 1959No Hiding PlaceSir Miles
- 1959Whicker's World
- 1959Probation OfficerRichard Bates
- 1959The Four Just MenSadik Bey
- 1959Crime SheetActor
- 1958Sword of FreedomVarenza
- 1958The Invisible ManThal
- 1957Bachelor FatherFrank Gibbs
- 1957Theatre NightCapt. Cyril Mavors
- 1956Armchair TheatrePhilip Comely
- 1956Boyd Q.C.Tickle
- 1955GunsmokeSheriff
- 1955Highway PatrolOfficer Edwards (#1430)
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodSir Blaise
- 1954Producers' ShowcaseEscalus- Prince of Verona
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameBounine
- 1950Sunday Night TheatreWaring
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Charles Gray been in?
Charles Gray is best known for Sherlock Holmes, Gunsmoke, The New Statesman and Scarlett.
When was Charles Gray born?
Charles Gray was born on August 29, 1928. (Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK)
How old is Charles Gray?
Charles Gray died on March 7, 2000 at the age of 71.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·