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Anthony Dawes
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Anthony Dawes

1928 – 2021 · Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, UK · Active 1956–2005

Anthony Dawes, an actor known for his role in The Assassination Bureau (1969), brings a unique flair to the film's blend of dark humor and intrigue. Set against a backdrop of political machinations, Dawes' performance adds depth to the narrative, showcasing his ability to navigate the complexities of the genre. His work in this film contributes to the cult status of the piece, highlighting the interplay of comedy and action that defines the era's exploitation cinema.

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The Assassination Bureau

The Assassination Bureau

1969 ★ 6.5
as Assistant Editor (uncredited)

The Assassination Bureau has existed for decades (perhaps centuries) until Diana Rigg begins to investigate it. The high moral standing of the Bureau (only killing those who deserve it) is called into question by her. She puts out a contract for the Bureau to assassinate its leader on the eve of World War I.

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Filmography

47 credits
2000s 2 credits
2005
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as Mr. Libson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
2004
Ten Days to D-Day as Adm. Ramsey
Movie ★ 5.2
1990s 1 credit
1990
TV ★ 7.7
1980s 7 credits
1985
Who, Sir? Me, Sir? as Headmaster
TV
1984
Champions as Fred
Movie ★ 6.6
1984
Big Deal as Driving Examiner
TV ★ 7.3
1983
Dalgliesh as Mr. Mitching
TV ★ 6.9
1982
Pocketful of Dreams as Bank Manager
Movie
1981
That's My Boy as Solicitor
TV ★ 6.6
1981
TV
1970s 20 credits
1979
Julius Caesar as Ligarius
Movie ★ 8.7
1979
Minder as Mr. Notting QC
TV ★ 7.1
1979
TV ★ 6.0
1979
TV ★ 6.8
1978
Grange Hill as Mr. Golightly
TV ★ 6.7
1978
TV ★ 7.8
1975
Barry Lyndon as British Soldier
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Movie ★ 6.5
1975
Fawlty Towers as Mr. Libson
TV ★ 8.3
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey as Dr. Lewis Bleen
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Movie ★ 8.5
1974
Playhouse as Bank Manager
TV ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 6.2
1971
Movie
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1971
TV ★ 7.5
1970
Movie ★ 10.0
1970
Play for Today as Man in Car
TV ★ 6.6
1970
The Misfit as Salesman
TV ★ 9.0
1960s 13 credits
1969
The Assassination Bureau as Assistant Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1967
The World of Wodehouse as Dawson the Dick
TV
1966
King of the River as Secretary
TV ★ 7.0
1965
The Midas Plague as Henry 397121
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Smokescreen as John Dexter
Movie ★ 7.3
1964
The Cherry on the Top as Sqn. Ldr. Wink Wagstaff
Movie
1963
It's All Happening as Cyril Bong
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Emergency as Sergeant Phillips
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
The Saint as The Clerk
TV ★ 7.4
1962
Dr. Finlay's Casebook as Commercial Traveller
TV ★ 6.7
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1960
The Man Who Was Nobody as Police Sergeant
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 4 credits
1957
Theatre Night as Craddock
TV
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as PC Morgan
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Sqn. Ldr. Wink Wagstaff
TV ★ 6.0