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John Welsh
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John Welsh

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1904 – 1985 · Wexford, Ireland · Active 1953–1987

John Welsh, an actor known for his contributions to cult cinema, appeared in The Dark Avenger (1955) and The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958). His performances in these films reflect the era's fascination with horror and adventure, establishing him as a notable figure in genre cinema. Welsh also took on roles in The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) and Krull (1983), further solidifying his place in the pantheon of cult film actors. His work continues to resonate with fans of the unique narratives and stylistic choices found in exploitation and horror films.

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Krull

Krull

1983 ★ 6.1
as Seer

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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The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Revenge of Frankenstein
1958 · ★6.8
The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Man Who Haunted Himself
1970 · ★6.4
The Dark Avenger (1955) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Dark Avenger
1955 · ★5.9
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Krull (1983)
Krull
1983
The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
The Revenge of Frankenstein
1958
Room at the Top (1958)
Room at the Top
1958
Remington Steele (1982)
Remington Steele
1982
Night Court (1984)
Night Court
1984
My Favorite Year (1982)
My Favorite Year
1982

Filmography

132 credits
1980s 13 credits
1987
Campus Man as Professor Jarman
Movie ★ 4.4
1986
Abducted as Search Party
Movie ★ 4.6
1985
Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Salesman
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear as Jogger
Movie ★ 5.9
1984
Night Court as Doctor
TV ★ 7.3
1984
Night Court as Dr. Friedman
TV ★ 7.3
1983
Krull● as Seer
Movie ★ 6.1
1982
My Favorite Year as Cubby Brown
Movie ★ 6.6
1982
Remington Steele as A.J. Drury
TV ★ 7.1
1981
From a Far Country as Priest
Movie ★ 4.6
1981
Timon of Athens as Flavius
Movie ★ 8.5
1981
The Winter's Tale as Archidamus
Movie ★ 9.5
1980
To Serve Them All My Days as Cordwainer
TV ★ 7.8
1970s 37 credits
1979
Katie: The Year of a Child as Committee chairman
Movie
1979
Americathon as Ben
Movie ★ 3.6
1979
13 Queens Blvd.
TV ★ 8.0
1978
Rabbit Test as Army Aide
Movie ★ 4.5
1978
Maneaters Are Loose! as George Leppard
Movie ★ 10.0
1978
Last Wishes as Dr. Welsh
Movie
1978
The Thirty Nine Steps as Lord Belthane
Movie ★ 6.8
1977
Do as I Say as Pops
Movie
1976
Kizzy as Admiral Twiss
TV ★ 7.0
1976
The Duchess of Duke Street as Merriman
TV ★ 7.9
1976
The XYY Man as Undersecretary
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Brassneck
Movie ★ 9.0
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey as C. H. Wystan
TV ★ 7.0
1974
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them
Movie ★ 1.0
1974
Fall of Eagles as Archbishop
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Napoleon and Love as Jean-Nicolas Corvisart-Desmarets
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Affairs of the Heart as Chivers
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Yellow Dog as Bewsley
Movie ★ 4.9
1973
Wessex Tales as Dairyman
TV ★ 7.0
1972
The Pied Piper as Chancellor
Movie ★ 6.0
1972
Horatio Bottomley as Mr. Justice Hawkins
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
The Watercress Girl as Fergus McDowall
Movie
1972
The Moonstone as Sergeant Cuff
TV ★ 8.0
1972
The Edwardians as Mr Justice Hawkins
TV ★ 6.3
1972
Country Matters as Fergus McDowall
TV ★ 4.6
1972
Villains as Dr Glazebrook
TV ★ 7.5
1972
The Frighteners as Fred Cartwright
TV ★ 8.5
1971
Sound an Alarm as Sector Controller
Movie
1971
Justice as Presiding Judge
TV ★ 7.3
1971
Justice as Alastair Coates
TV ★ 7.3
1971
The Ten Commandments as Rev. Martindale
TV
1970
The Man Who Haunted Himself● as Sir Charles Freeman
Movie ★ 6.1
1970
Cromwell as Bishop Juxon
Movie ★ 6.6
1970
Catweazle as Colonel Dickenson
TV ★ 7.6
1970
Codename as Mallory
TV ★ 8.0
1970
Play for Today as Philip Hucknell
TV ★ 6.6
1970
Little Women as James Laurence
TV ★ 7.5
1960s 44 credits
1969
The Main Chance as James Renshaw
TV ★ 8.3
1969
The Main Chance as Sir Stephen Kirwin
TV ★ 8.3
1968
Subterfuge as Heiner
Movie ★ 5.3
1968
Journey Into Darkness as Bart Brereton
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Uncle Silas as Austin Ruthyn
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Journey to the Unknown as Bart Brereton
TV ★ 7.0
1967
The Forsyte Saga as James Forsyte
TV ★ 8.5
1967
Inheritance as Joth Bamforth
TV ★ 6.0
1967
Half Hour Story as George
TV ★ 7.5
1966
Rasputin: The Mad Monk as The Abbot
Movie ★ 5.8
1966
Mystery and Imagination as Austin Ruthyn
TV ★ 5.8
1965
Pity About the Abbey as Sir Robert Challoner
Movie ★ 9.0
1965
Mystery at the Forge as Paddy
Movie
1965
Catch As Catch Can as Paddy
Movie
1965
The Mysterious Stranger as Paddy
Movie ★ 9.5
1965
The Night Prowler as Paddy
Movie
1965
Highway Robbery as Paddy
Movie
1965
All at Sea as Paddy
Movie
1965
Dead End Creek as Paddy
Movie
1965
Public Eye as Cobden Felcourt
TV ★ 8.2
1965
Londoners as Sir Robert Challoner, G.C.B.
TV
1964
Nightmare as Doctor
Movie ★ 6.8
1964
Story Parade as Mike Garland
TV ★ 8.0
1964
Theatre 625 as Hugo
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Redcap as Commanding Officer
TV ★ 8.0
1964
The Wednesday Play as Sir Robert Challoner, G.C.B.
TV ★ 5.2
1963
Festival as Aegeon, a Merchant of Syracuse
TV ★ 8.0
1963
Festival as General
TV ★ 8.0
1962
The Quare Fellow as Carroll
Movie ★ 5.7
1962
Life for Ruth as Marshall
Movie ★ 7.0
1962
Go to Blazes as Chief Fire Officer
Movie ★ 6.4
1962
Number Six as Assistant Commissioner
Movie
1962
The Playboy of the Western World as Philly Cullen
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Katy
TV
1961
The Mark as 1st Plain Clothes Officer
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
Francis of Assisi as Canon Cattanei
Movie ★ 7.7
1961
Johnny Nobody as Judge
Movie ★ 6.6
1961
Sir Francis Drake as Governor Walters
TV ★ 5.1
1961
Stryker of the Yard
TV
1960
Beyond the Curtain as Turner
Movie ★ 6.8
1960
Circle of Deception as Maj. Taylor
Movie ★ 6.2
1960
The Trials of Oscar Wilde as Cafe Royal Manager
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Snowball as Ted Wylie
Movie ★ 7.4
1960
Danger Man as Ross
TV ★ 7.4
1950s 38 credits
1959
The Night We Dropped a Clanger as Squadron Leader Grant
Movie ★ 5.8
1959
The Rough and the Smooth as Dr. Thompson
Movie ★ 6.3
1959
Bobbikins
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
Operation Bullshine as Brigadier
Movie ★ 5.5
1959
No Hiding Place
TV ★ 4.8
1959
The Men From Room 13
TV
1959
The Men From Room 13 as Supt. Halcro
TV
1958
The Revenge of Frankenstein● as Bergman
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
Room at the Top as Mayor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
Nowhere to Go as Second Mr. Dodds
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
Next to No Time as Steve, Bar Steward
Movie ★ 7.7
1958
Behind the Mask as Colonel Langley
Movie ★ 6.4
1958
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk as George Fraser (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1958
Dunkirk as Staff Colonel
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
The Safecracker as Inspector Owing
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
She Didn't Say No! as The School Inspector
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Lucky Jim as The Principal (as John Welch)
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
The Birthday Present as Chief Customs Officer
Movie ★ 7.3
1957
The Counterfeit Plan as Police Inspector Grant
Movie ★ 6.2
1957
The Long Haul as Doctor
Movie ★ 5.8
1957
Brothers in Law as Mr. Justice Fanshawe
Movie ★ 7.1
1957
The Surgeon's Knife as Inspector Austen
Movie ★ 9.0
1957
The Secret Place as Mr. Christian (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1957
Man in the Shadow as Inspector Hunt
Movie ★ 8.0
1956
The Long Arm as House Agent at Shepperton
Movie ★ 6.9
1956
Lost as Police Scientist (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1956
The Man in the Road as George White - the Gamekeeper
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
The Man Who Never Was as Bank Manager
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
Fire on the Heather
Movie
1956
Hancock's Half Hour
TV ★ 7.4
1956
Armchair Theatre as Laurence Manfred
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Confession as Father Neil
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
The Dark Avenger● as Gurd
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
Contraband Spain as Oficial superior de aduanas (no acreditado)
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
An Inspector Calls as Shop Walker - Mr. Timmon
Movie ★ 7.2
1954
The Divided Heart as Chief Marshall
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
Isn't Life Wonderful! as Uncle James
Movie ★ 5.4
1953
The Clue of the Missing Ape as Army Intelligence Officer
Movie ★ 7.3