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Acting
Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith is best known for Doctor Who, The Avengers, The Saint and Are You Being Served?. Nicholas Smith was born on March 5, 1934. Nicholas Smith died on December 6, 2015 at the age of 81.
- Born
- March 5, 1934
- Place of birth
- Banstead, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- December 6, 2015 (81 years old)
Biography
Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007M.I. HighProfessor Quakermass
- 2001Richard & JudySelf
- 1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestQuentin (voice)
- 1994Martin ChuzzlewitMr Spottletoe
- 1992Grace & FavourMr Cuthbert Rumbold
- 1979Worzel GummidgeMr. Foster
- 1977The Sunday DramaAndreas Wolke
- 1975The SweeneySimpkins
- 1974Village HallBrian Good
- 1973Last of the Summer WineVicar
- 1972Are You Being Served?Mr. Rumbold
- 1971BudgieDetective Sergeant Cooney
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesSolicitor
- 1970Ace of WandsFredericks
- 1969Paul Temple
- 1969Up Pompeii!Plotter
- 1968The ChampionsPostmaster
- 1967Sir Arthur Conan DoyleMr. Bull
- 1966The Frost Report
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthTunnicliffe
- 1964Theatre 625Policeman
- 1963Doctor WhoWells
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1962The SaintBishop
- 1961The AvengersParker
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Nicholas Smith been in?
Nicholas Smith is best known for Doctor Who, The Avengers, The Saint and Are You Being Served?.
When was Nicholas Smith born?
Nicholas Smith was born on March 5, 1934. (Banstead, Surrey, England, UK)
How old is Nicholas Smith?
Nicholas Smith died on December 6, 2015 at the age of 81.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·