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Leonard Rossiter
★ Acting

Leonard Rossiter

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1926 – 1984 · Wavertree, Liverpool, England, UK · Active 1962–2022

Leonard Rossiter, born in 1926 in Liverpool, made a significant impact on British cinema with his roles in cult classics. He appears in King Rat (1965) as the cunning soldier, showcasing his ability to blend drama with dark humor. In The Witches (1966), he plays a pivotal role that highlights his versatility in genre films. Rossiter's performances in these films contribute to the rich tapestry of cult cinema, bridging the gap between mainstream and exploitation genres.

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Deadfall

Deadfall

1968 ★ 5.3
as Fillmore

Cat burglar Henry Clarke and his accomplices the Moreaus attempt to steal diamonds from the chateau of millionaire Salinas.

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The Wrong Box (1966) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Wrong Box
1966 · ★6.5
King Rat (1965) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
King Rat
1965 · ★7.2
The Witches (1966) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Witches
1966 · ★5.8
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Barry Lyndon
1975
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Oliver! (1968)
Oliver!
1968
Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)
Trail of the Pink Panther
1982
Billy Liar (1963)
Billy Liar
1963

Filmography

80 credits
2020s 1 credit
2022
Leonard Rossiter: Comedy Great as Self (Archive footage)
Movie
2000s 2 credits
2005
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as Reginald Perrin (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
2000
The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter as Various (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 1 credit
1996
'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
1980s 13 credits
1985
Water as Sir Malcolm Leveridge
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
The Moon Over Soho as Max von Konigsberg
Movie
1985
Alice in Wonderland as King (voice)
Movie
1985
Alice in Wonderland as King of Hearts
TV
1984
The Life and Death of King John as King John
Movie ★ 7.3
1984
Dog Ends as Arthur
Movie
1984
Tripper's Day as Norman Tripper
TV ★ 5.5
1983
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin as Reginald Perrin
Movie
1982
Britannia Hospital as Vincent Potter
Movie ★ 6.3
1982
Trail of the Pink Panther as Superintendant Quinlan
Movie ★ 5.2
1982
The Funny Side of Christmas as Reginald Perrin
Movie
1981
The Factory as Harry Meadows
Movie ★ 10.0
1980
Rising Damp as Rigsby
Movie ★ 5.6
1970s 20 credits
1979
Le Petomane as Monsieur Joseph Pujol
Movie ★ 5.9
1979
The Perishers as Boot (voice)
TV ★ 5.5
1978
Fearless Frank
Movie
1978
The Waterloo Bridge Handicap as Charles Barker
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
The Losers
TV ★ 6.3
1977
BBC2 Play of the Week as Frank Harris
TV ★ 7.0
1977
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse as Jim
TV
1976
The Pink Panther Strikes Again as Quinlan
Movie ★ 6.9
1976
Machinegunner as Cyril Dugdale
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
Voyage of the Damned as Commander von Bonin
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin as Reginald 'Reggie' Iolanthe Perrin
TV ★ 8.0
1975
Barry Lyndon as Captain Quin
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
After the Solo as Dawson
Movie
1974
Luther as Brother Weinand
Movie ★ 6.0
1974
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them as The Blind Man
Movie ★ 1.0
1974
Rising Damp as Rigsby
TV ★ 7.5
1974
The Carnforth Practice as Aaros Boswell
TV ★ 10.0
1970
The Italian Table as Mr. Jeffs
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
Play for Today
TV ★ 6.6
1970
Play for Today as Arthur
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 42 credits
1969
Otley as Johnson
Movie ★ 6.3
1969
The Double Agent as Nikolai Krobnevsky
Movie
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre as 'X'
TV ★ 7.0
1968
2001: A Space Odyssey as Dr. Andrei Smyslov
Movie ★ 8.0
1968
Oliver! as Sowerberry
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Deadfall● as Fillmore
Movie ★ 5.5
1968
The Year of the Sex Olympics as Co-ordinator Ugo Priest
Movie ★ 5.2
1968
Diamonds for Breakfast as Inspector Dudley
Movie ★ 6.2
1968
The Fanatics as Voltaire
Movie ★ 9.0
1967
Deadlier Than the Male as Henry Bridgenorth
Movie ★ 5.9
1967
Drums Along The Avon as Mr. Marcus
Movie ★ 10.0
1967
The Whisperers as Assistance Board Officer
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
ITV Playhouse as Fred Tomlinson
TV ★ 7.0
1967
ITV Playhouse as Nikolai Krobnevsky
TV ★ 7.0
1967
Half Hour Story as Owen
TV ★ 7.5
1966
The Witches● as Dr. Wallis
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Hotel Paradiso as Inspector
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
The Devil's Eggshell as Prime Minister
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
The Wrong Box● as Vyvyan Alistair Montague
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
You Can't Win
TV
1966
Death is a Good Living
TV
1965
King Rat● as McCoy
Movie ★ 7.1
1965
BBC Play of the Month as The Prime Minister
TV ★ 5.3
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Colonel Lukyn
TV ★ 5.3
1964
The Long Ships as Persian Soldier Who Falls On Sword (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1964
A Jolly Bad Fellow as Dr. Fisher
Movie ★ 5.0
1964
Theatre 625 as Doctor Knock
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Theatre 625 as Fred Midway
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Theatre 625 as François-Marie Aroue / Voltaire
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Theatre 625 as Co-Ordinator Ugo Priest
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Redcap as Sergeant Rolfe
TV ★ 8.0
1964
The Wednesday Play as Mr. Marcus
TV ★ 5.2
1964
The Wednesday Play as Mr. Jeffs
TV ★ 5.2
1964
Thursday Theatre as Frank Broadbent
TV
1963
Billy Liar as Emanuel Shadrack
Movie ★ 6.8
1963
This Sporting Life as Phillips, Sports Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Festival as Daudet
TV ★ 8.0
1962
A Kind of Loving as Whymper
Movie ★ 7.1
1962
Z-Cars
TV ★ 7.3
1962
Steptoe and Son as Johnny Spooner
TV ★ 7.8
1962
Steptoe and Son as Welsh Hughie
TV ★ 7.8
1962
Studio 4 as Gerard Moustier
TV ★ 7.5
s 1 credit
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After Loch Lomond as Mickey Grant
Movie