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Tommy Godfrey
★ Acting

Tommy Godfrey

1916 – 1984 · Lambeth, London, England · Active 1949–1993

Tommy Godfrey, a British character actor, made his mark in the 1970s with a series of roles that showcased his knack for portraying likeable cockneys. He appears in The Vault of Horror (1973), a film that blends horror and dark humor, and Come Play with Me (1977), a risqué comedy that reflects the era's shifting cultural norms. Godfrey's performances in The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963) and From Beyond the Grave (1974) further cement his status in the realm of cult cinema, where his charm and comedic timing resonate with fans of exploitation and genre films.

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The Vault of Horror

The Vault of Horror

1973 ★ 6.3
as Landlord (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")

The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.

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Filmography

47 credits
1990s 1 credit
1980s 1 credit
1981
The Great Muppet Caper as Bus Conductor
Movie ★ 6.9
1970s 27 credits
1979
Movie ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 4.7
1977
TV ★ 8.3
1974
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
TV
1973
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
The Vault of Horror as Landlord (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
The Love Ban as Barber #2
Movie ★ 3.6
1972
Movie ★ 5.7
1972
Bless This House as Alf Murray
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
TV ★ 7.7
1972
TV ★ 6.0
1972
Crown Court as Philip Kirby
TV ★ 5.7
1972
Crown Court as Albert Cousins
TV ★ 5.7
1972
Sykes as Mr. Blenkinsop
TV ★ 6.7
1971
A Severed Head as Removal Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1971
The Persuaders! as Benny Ryan
TV ★ 7.6
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1971
Under And Over as Landlord
TV
1970
Simon Simon as Cashier
Movie ★ 6.7
1970
Movie ★ 9.0
1970
Eddie in August as Used Car Salesman
Movie ★ 8.0
1970
TV ★ 7.5
1970
The Goodies as The First Judge
TV ★ 7.5
1970
Doomwatch as Sam Billings
TV ★ 6.4
1970
On the House as Arnold Pugh
TV ★ 6.0
1960s 17 credits
1969
Ring of Bright Water as Ticket seller
Movie ★ 5.8
1969
Till Death Us Do Part as Knowledgeable Man in Pub
Movie ★ 7.6
1969
Movie
1969
TV ★ 7.3
1969
Department S as Taxi Driver
TV ★ 5.3
1968
if.... as School Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Nicholas Nickleby as Mr. Lillyvick
TV ★ 7.0
1967
TV ★ 9.0
1966
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
Till Death Us Do Part as Man with Broken Leg
TV ★ 7.6
1965
The Coming Out Party as Jimmy the Gent
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
The Saint as The Taxi Driver
TV ★ 7.4
1962
Z-Cars as Cafe Proprietor
TV ★ 7.3
1961
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
The Avengers as Arturo
TV ★ 7.8
1940s 1 credit
1949
Passport to Pimlico as Bus Conductor
Movie ★ 6.9