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Bernard Bresslaw
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Bernard Bresslaw

1934 – 1993 · Stepney, London, England, UK · Active 1954–2010

Bernard Bresslaw, born in 1934, was a RADA scholar who became a staple of British comedy through his work in the Carry On series, notably Carry On Screaming (1966). His versatility extended beyond comedy into the realms of horror and science fiction, as seen in Blood of the Vampire (1958) and Moon Zero Two (1969). Bresslaw's performances often showcased a blend of humor and pathos, making him a memorable figure in cult cinema. He left an indelible mark with roles in films like Vampira (1974) and Krull (1983), solidifying his legacy in the genre.

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Krull

Krull

1983 ★ 6.1
as Cyclops

A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.

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Filmography

81 credits
2010s 1 credit
2010
Warriors of Mars as (archive audio recording)
Movie
2000s 1 credit
2001
On Location: The Carry Ons as Bernie Hulke / Bernie Lugg / Bungdit Din (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
1990s 4 credits
1998
What's a Carry On? as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1994
The World of Hammer as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.7
1993
Leon the Pig Farmer as Rabbi Hartmann
Movie ★ 5.4
1992
Virtual Murder as Lithgow
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 5 credits
1985
TV ★ 5.0
1984
Movie
1983
Krull as Cyclops
Movie ★ 6.1
1980
Hawk the Slayer as Gort, the Giant
Movie ★ 4.8
1970s 32 credits
1979
Movie ★ 4.9
1979
TV ★ 6.5
1978
TV ★ 5.3
1977
Jabberwocky as The Landlord
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
That's Carry On! as Various Characters (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.8
1977
Joseph Andrews as Parson Trulliber
Movie ★ 5.2
1977
Joseph Andrews as Parson Trulliber (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1975
Movie ★ 5.8
1975
Carry On Behind as Arthur Upmore
Movie ★ 5.5
1975
Carry On Laughing as Sir Pureheart
TV ★ 5.7
1975
TV ★ 5.7
1975
Carry On Laughing as Sir Lancelot
TV ★ 5.7
1975
TV ★ 5.7
1975
Carry On Laughing as Dr. Pavingstone
TV ★ 5.7
1974
Carry On Dick as Sir Roger Daley
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Vampira as Pottinger
Movie ★ 5.2
1973
Carry On Girls as Peter Potter
Movie ★ 5.7
1973
Carry on Christmas as Bodkin Pod / Camp Aristocrat / Darts Player / Captain Ffing-Burke / Ballerina / Little John / Constable
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Men of Affairs as Hall Porter
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Carry On Matron as Ernie Bragg
Movie ★ 6.1
1972
Carry On Abroad as Brother Bernard
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Movie ★ 9.0
1972
Sykes as Johnny Brunswick
TV ★ 6.7
1971
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
Movie ★ 6.2
1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins as Mr. Violet (segment "Avarice")
Movie ★ 5.0
1970
Carry On Loving as Gripper Burke
Movie ★ 5.7
1970
Movie ★ 5.9
1970
Spring and Port Wine as Lorry Driver
Movie ★ 5.8
1970
Carry On Again Christmas as Rollicky Bill / Long John Silver
Movie ★ 7.6
1970
The Goodies as Zookeeper in Charge of the Monster House
TV ★ 7.5
1960s 23 credits
1969
Movie ★ 4.8
1969
Carry On Camping as Bernie Lugg
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
Carry On Christmas as Various Characters
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
TV
1968
TV ★ 10.0
1967
Carry On Doctor as Mr. Ken Biddle
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
Follow That Camel as Sheikh Abdul Abulbul
Movie ★ 5.9
1967
Movie ★ 7.3
1966
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
Carry On Cowboy as Little Heap
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Theatre 625 as Stoker
TV ★ 7.2
1963
Movie ★ 6.3
1963
Doctor Who as Varga, The Ice Warrior
TV ★ 7.9
1963
Espionage as Chief Madkeeper
TV ★ 10.0
1962
TV ★ 7.3
1960
Movie
1960
TV ★ 8.0
1960
TV ★ 9.0
1950s 15 credits
1959
The Ugly Duckling as Henry Jekyll / Teddy Hyde
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
Too Many Crooks as Snowdrop
Movie ★ 7.4
1959
Carry On Nurse as Ted York's Feet (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1958
I Only Arsked as Excused Boots Bisley
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
Blood of the Vampire as Tall Sneak Thief
Movie ★ 5.8
1957
High Tide at Noon as Tom Robey
Movie ★ 6.2
1957
The Army Game as Private 'Popeye' Popplewell
TV ★ 7.0
1956
Satellite in the Sky as Technician (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1956
Up in the World as Williams (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1956
Armchair Theatre as Jackie Paganuzzi
TV ★ 6.0
1955
The Glass Cage as Ivan The Terrible
Movie ★ 5.6
1955
The Adventures of Robin Hood as Sir Dunstan's Captain
TV ★ 6.4
1955
The Sooty Show as Himself
TV ★ 6.4
1954
Movie ★ 6.9