★ 6.8 
Acting
Terry Downes
Terry Downes is best known for Dempsey and Makepeace and The Secret Servant. Terry Downes was born on May 9, 1936. Terry Downes died on October 6, 2017 at the age of 81.
- Born
- May 9, 1936
- Place of birth
- Paddington, London, England, UK
- Died
- October 6, 2017 (81 years old)
Biography
Terry Downes, BEM was a British middleweight boxer, occasional film actor, and businessman. He was nicknamed the "Paddington Express" for his aggressive fighting style.
Downes was recognised as world champion by The Ring magazine in August 1961, and was named Sports Writers' Association Sportsman of the Year later that year
Post-boxing, Downes acted occasionally between 1965 and 1990, usually appearing as a thug, villain or bodyguard. One of his more prominent roles was in Roman Polanski's 1967 film The Fearless Vampire Killers, in which he played "Koukol", a hunchbacked servant. His other film credits included appearances in A Study in Terror (1965), Five Ashore in Singapore (1967), The Golden Lady (1979), If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981), and the Derek Jarman film Caravaggio (1986).
Downes was recognised as world champion by The Ring magazine in August 1961, and was named Sports Writers' Association Sportsman of the Year later that year
Post-boxing, Downes acted occasionally between 1965 and 1990, usually appearing as a thug, villain or bodyguard. One of his more prominent roles was in Roman Polanski's 1967 film The Fearless Vampire Killers, in which he played "Koukol", a hunchbacked servant. His other film credits included appearances in A Study in Terror (1965), Five Ashore in Singapore (1967), The Golden Lady (1979), If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981), and the Derek Jarman film Caravaggio (1986).
Known for
★ 6.8 
★ 9 The Secret Servant
Filmography
- 1985Dempsey and MakepeaceTerry
- 1984The Secret ServantHotel Manager
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Terry Downes been in?
Terry Downes is best known for Dempsey and Makepeace and The Secret Servant.
When was Terry Downes born?
Terry Downes was born on May 9, 1936. (Paddington, London, England, UK)
How old is Terry Downes?
Terry Downes died on October 6, 2017 at the age of 81.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·