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David Battley
★ Acting

David Battley

1935 – 2003 · Clapham, London, England, UK · Active 1954–1998

David Battley, a British actor born in 1935, carved a niche in comedy during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He showcases his unique flair in The Waiters (1969), where his comedic timing adds depth to the film's absurdity, and in Up the Chastity Belt (1972), where he contributes to the playful satire of historical narratives. Battley's performances in these cult films reflect the era's penchant for humor and irreverence, making him a notable figure in the landscape of British comedy and cult cinema.

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Krull

Krull

1983 ★ 6.1
as Ergo

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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Filmography

54 credits
1990s 8 credits
1998
Vigo as Cinema Manager
Movie ★ 4.9
1996
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
As Time Goes By as Ted Pringle
TV ★ 7.5
1991
TV ★ 7.9
1991
TV ★ 6.9
1990
Mr. Bean as Golf Attendant
TV ★ 8.0
1990
TV ★ 7.7
1980s 10 credits
1989
Close to Home as Mr Barnes
TV ★ 7.0
1987
TV ★ 6.8
1986
Lovejoy as Norman Ebersley
TV ★ 7.4
1985
TV ★ 7.0
1985
Super Gran as Police Sergeant
TV ★ 6.4
1984
TV ★ 6.8
1983
Krull as Ergo
Movie ★ 6.1
1983
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 5.0
1980
S.O.S. Titanic as S. Stebbing
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 22 credits
1979
Movie ★ 7.8
1979
Minder as Potter
TV ★ 7.1
1978
TV ★ 6.8
1976
The Snow Queen as Old Woman
Movie
1975
Movie ★ 4.8
1974
TV ★ 5.0
1973
Movie ★ 4.2
1973
Movie
1973
Centre Play as Dennis
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 4.3
1972
Rentadick as Desk Sergeant
Movie ★ 4.2
1972
Movie ★ 9.0
1972
Movie ★ 4.1
1972
Up the Front as Midgeley
Movie ★ 4.4
1972
Follow Me! as Writer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1972
Sykes as Darlington Porter
TV ★ 6.7
1972
Sykes as Postman
TV ★ 6.7
1972
Sykes as Bus Inspector
TV ★ 6.7
1971
Movie ★ 7.5
1971
TV ★ 7.5
1970
That's Your Funeral as David Battley
TV ★ 9.0
1960s 13 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.7
1969
Crossplot as Bridegroom
Movie ★ 5.5
1968
Thark as Hook
Movie
1968
TV
1967
Movie ★ 10.0
1966
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Alice in Wonderland as Executioner
Movie ★ 5.9
1966
TV ★ 5.8
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Costar Pearmain
TV ★ 5.3
1965
TV ★ 5.3
1964
Theatre 625 as The New Scribe
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Redcap as Corporal
TV ★ 8.0
1950s 1 credit
1954
TV ★ 7.9