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Acting
Bill Thomas
Bill Thomas is best known for Merlin, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders and I'm Alan Partridge. Bill Thomas was born on July 4, 1952. Bill Thomas is 74 years old (born July 4, 1952).
- Born
- July 4, 1952 (74 years old)
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
Biography
Bill Thomas is a retired English actor of stage and screen. His body of work encompassed 18 feature films, 31 short films, 130 Television productions, 74 theatre productions, 166 adverts.
From 2010 he struggled to remember lines and gave up acting in 2016 to become the doorman at Selfridges, the famous department store in London's Oxford Street, effectively his West End debut, and the most glamorous job he ever had.
From 2010 he struggled to remember lines and gave up acting in 2016 to become the doorman at Selfridges, the famous department store in London's Oxford Street, effectively his West End debut, and the most glamorous job he ever had.
Known for
Filmography
- 2008MerlinCylferth
- 2007OutnumberedMr Blain
- 2006MayoWimp
- 2006Waterloo RoadTaxi Driver
- 2004New TricksMichael Evans
- 2002Cutting ItTom Henshall
- 2002Foyle's WarWillis
- 2002Wire in the BloodJack Rowland
- 1999Great ExpectationsTailor
- 1998Vanity FairMr Chopper
- 1997I'm Alan PartridgeBill
- 1997Midsomer MurdersRay Dorset
- 1996Silent WitnessOld Man
- 1996The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll FlandersLancaster Innkeeper
- 1996Dalziel and PascoePhil Cooper
- 1995The Queen's NoseTaxi Driver
- 1995BramwellWallace
- 1994Harry Enfield and ChumsTory Boy's Dad
- 1993Frank Stubbs PromotesDennis
- 1992HeartbeatClerk of Court
- 1991The House of EliottCharles Quance
- 1989The Paradise ClubNeville Wickens
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSteward
- 1989Bodger and BadgerMr. Tucknott
- 1989The Nineteenth HoleThe Drunk
- 1986LovejoyJustin Small
- 1985Howards' WaySteve Windom
- 1981BergeracGervaise
- 1979MinderRonnie
- 1973Second City Firsts
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bill Thomas been in?
Bill Thomas is best known for Merlin, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders and I'm Alan Partridge.
When was Bill Thomas born?
Bill Thomas was born on July 4, 1952. (London, England, UK)
How old is Bill Thomas?
Bill Thomas is 74 years old (born July 4, 1952).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·