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Richard Carpenter
★ Creator

Richard Carpenter

1929 – 2012 · King's Lynn, Norfolk, England · Active 1959–2024

Richard Carpenter, born in England, is best known for his role in The Terrornauts (1967), where he brings a distinct presence to the film's blend of science fiction and adventure. With a background in creating popular British television series, Carpenter's transition to film showcases his versatility as an actor. His performance in The Terrornauts contributes to the film's cult status, offering viewers a glimpse into the era's imaginative storytelling and character-driven narratives.

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The Terrornauts

The Terrornauts

1967 ★ 5.6
as Danny

A group of scientists are kidnapped and taken to an outer space outpost in order to save Earth from destruction.

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Filmography

38 credits
1970s 1 credit
1960s 11 credits
1967
Movie ★ 5.4
1966
Frankenstein Mark 2 as Inspector Gilliat
Movie
1965
Gideon's Way as Michael Penn
TV ★ 7.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 6.7
1963
Mystery Submarine as Lt. Haskins
Movie ★ 10.0
1963
Espionage as Luber
TV ★ 10.0
1962
H.M.S. Defiant as Lieut. Posonby
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
Operation Stogie as Second N.C.O.
Movie ★ 6.0
1961
Tarnished Heroes as Private Frederick Burton
Movie ★ 8.0
1950s 2 credits
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1959
Knight Errant Limited as Peter Parker
TV
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2024
62 1/2 Director of Photography
Movie
2000s 1 credit
2001
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 4 credits
1999
TV ★ 7.7
1994
Movie ★ 5.0
1994
Stanley's Dragon Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.0
1992
TV ★ 6.7
1980s 9 credits
1988
Hannay Writer
TV ★ 6.0
1987
Pulaski Writer
TV ★ 4.0
1987
Adventurer Creator
TV
1984
TV ★ 7.6
1984
TV ★ 7.6
1981
TV ★ 6.9
1981
Smuggler Writer
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Smuggler Creator
TV ★ 7.5
1970s 9 credits
1979
TV ★ 7.4
1979
TV ★ 7.4
1978
TV ★ 7.4
1976
TV ★ 7.4
1976
TV ★ 7.4
1972
TV ★ 6.2
1971
TV
1970
TV ★ 7.6
1970
Catweazle Creator
TV ★ 7.6