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Simon Oates
★ Acting

Simon Oates

1932 – 2009 · Canning Town, London, England, UK · Active 1956–2020

Simon Oates, known for his role in The Terrornauts (1967), brings a distinctive presence to the film's blend of science fiction and horror. Set against the backdrop of 1960s British cinema, Oates embodies the character's intrigue and tension as the crew navigates the unknown. His performance adds a layer of depth to this cult classic, making it a notable entry in the genre. Oates' work in The Terrornauts showcases the era's fascination with space exploration and the psychological complexities of its characters.

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The Terrornauts

The Terrornauts

1967 ★ 5.6
as Dr. Joe Burke

A group of scientists are kidnapped and taken to an outer space outpost in order to save Earth from destruction.

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Filmography

37 credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
The Singapore Grip as Official (Docks)
TV ★ 5.7
2000s 1 credit
1990s 2 credits
1992
Jewels as Edward Thompson
TV ★ 6.1
1991
Gas and Candles as Politician
Movie
1980s 6 credits
1989
Doppelgänger as Mr. Klein
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
The Play on One as Politician
TV ★ 6.0
1982
Remington Steele as Earl of Claridge
TV ★ 7.1
1981
Bergerac as Michael Faraday
TV ★ 6.7
1981
That's My Boy as Brother Laidlaw
TV ★ 6.6
1980
Breakaway as Larry Foster
TV
1970s 7 credits
1977
TV ★ 7.5
1976
Beasts: The Dummy as Peter Wager
Movie ★ 4.0
1976
Beasts as Peter Wager
TV ★ 7.0
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1972
Doomwatch as Dr. Ridge
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1970
Doomwatch as Dr. John Ridge
TV ★ 6.4
1960s 16 credits
1969
Department S as Mike Taylor
TV ★ 5.3
1969
The Main Chance as Godfrey Allen
TV ★ 8.3
1968
TV
1967
The Terrornauts as Dr. Joe Burke
Movie ★ 5.4
1967
TV ★ 7.2
1966
The Spies as Anthony Kelly
TV ★ 10.0
1966
The Three Musketeers as Duke of Buckingham
TV ★ 6.0
1965
Contract to Kill as Stewart Simmonds
TV ★ 9.0
1965
The Mask of Janus as Anthony Kelly
TV ★ 8.0
1965
Londoners as Michael
TV
1964
Movie ★ 6.0
1964
TV ★ 9.0
1964
Story Parade as Graham Several
TV ★ 8.0
1962
TV ★ 6.7
1961
The Avengers as Skelton
TV ★ 7.8
1961
The Avengers as Maskin
TV ★ 7.8
1950s 4 credits
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1957
TV ★ 6.5
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Sgt Maggs
TV ★ 6.0