Thorley Walters

Actor

Born: May 12, 1913
Died: July 6, 1991 (age 78)
From: Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK

Thorley Swinstead Walters (12 May 1913 – 6 July 1991) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his comedy film roles such as in Two-Way Stretch and Carlton-Browne of the FO. He also appeared in the acclaimed TV drama Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Walters played Sherlock Holmes sidekick Doctor Watson in four unrelated films: Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace…

Filmography (83)

Mrs. Weekley's Lover (2025)
Baron Von Richthofen
A Murder of Quality (1991)
Bishop Harry
He's Asking For Me
He's Asking For Me (1990)
Uncle Harold
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World (1988)
Winston Churchill
The Dunroamin' Rising (1988)
Mr Finister
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987)
Ludwig (archive footage)
In the Secret State (1985)
Johnny Davenport
The Little Drummer Girl (1984)
Ned Quilley
The Sign of Four (1983)
Major John Sholto
Spider's Web (1982)
Hugo Birch
Soft Targets (1982)
Old Wedding Guest
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special (1980)
Colonel Bloodstock
The Wildcats of St Trinian's (1980)
Hugo Culpepper Brown
Henry V (1979)
Charles the Sixth, King of France
The People That Time Forgot (1977)
Norfolk
Silver Blaze (1977)
Dr. Watson
James and the Giant Peach (1976)
Grasshopper
Beasts: The Dummy (1976)
Sir Ramsey
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)
Dr. Watson
Chips with Everything (1975)
Wing Commander
Goodbye (1975)
Chalcott-Bentinck
The Apple Cart
The Apple Cart (1975)
Home Secretary
Soft Beds, Hard Battles (1974)
General Erhardt
Ring Once for Death (1973)
Dr. Ledworth
Young Winston (1972)
Major Finn
Vampire Circus (1972)
Burgermeister
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)
Mr. Forbush Sr.
There's a Girl in My Soup (1970)
Manager of Carlton Hotel
Bartleby (1970)
The Colleague
Trog (1970)
Magistrate