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Derek Royle
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Derek Royle

1928 – 1990 · Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK · Active 1965–2005

Derek Royle, an actor known for his work in cult cinema, made notable appearances in Confessions of a Sex Maniac (1974) and Death Watch (1980). In Confessions of a Sex Maniac, he contributes to the film's provocative narrative, while Death Watch allows him to delve into the eerie exploration of mortality and media. Royle's performances embody the raw energy of the 1970s and 1980s exploitation genres, solidifying his role in the cult film conversation.

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Confessions of a Sex Maniac

Confessions of a Sex Maniac

1974 ★ 2.9
as Sir Bernard Storm

A prominent architect, Sir Bernard Storm, has accepted a lecture tour in the USA when he receives an offer, from Australia, to design a new leisure center. Unable to do the work himself he leaves it in the hands of his slacker assistant Henry, assisted by their efficient secretary Hilary. Henry, having trouble coming up with an idea for the design, in a drunken stupor hits upon the idea of modeling the building on the shape of a woman's breast. Naturally he then has to search for the perfect female breast.

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Filmography

22 credits
2000s 1 credit
2005
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as Mr. Leeman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 8 credits
1989
Young Charlie Chaplin as Workhouse Registrar
TV ★ 10.0
1989
TV ★ 10.0
1988
Indiscreet as Lawford
Movie ★ 5.5
1986
The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt as The Professor/Frank Lucas
Movie ★ 10.0
1984
TV ★ 6.8
1984
'Allo 'Allo! as Ernest Leclerc
TV ★ 7.8
1982
Shine on Harvey Moon as Civil Defence Man
TV ★ 7.7
1980
Death Watch as Dave Matthieson
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 10 credits
1978
Life of Shakespeare as William Kempe
TV
1978
Life Begins at Forty as Maurice Brough
TV ★ 6.7
1978
Will Shakespeare as William Kempe
TV ★ 10.0
1975
Fawlty Towers as Mr. Leeman
TV ★ 8.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.1
1973
Movie ★ 4.2
1973
Men of Affairs as Withers
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Men of Affairs as Hotel Porter
TV ★ 7.0
1973
TV ★ 7.0
1960s 3 credits
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Magical Mystery Tour as Jolly Jimmy
Movie ★ 6.5
1965
Movie ★ 5.6