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Robin Askwith
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Robin Askwith

Born 1950 · Southport, Lancashire, England, UK · Active 1965–2023

Born in 1945, Robin Askwith emerged as a notable figure in British cinema during the 1970s, primarily recognized for his roles in sexploitation comedies. He gained popularity with films like Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974) and Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976), which showcased his comedic talent. Askwith also ventured into horror with Tower of Evil (1972) and Horror Hospital (1973), blending his charm with the genre's darker themes. His diverse filmography on SassyFlix highlights his significant impact on cult cinema.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 8 films available
Tower of Evil

Tower of Evil

1972 ★ 5.6
as Des

When a local fisherman (Jack Watson) discovers the bodies of three murdered teenagers, private detective Evan Brent (Bryant Haliday) is sent to the remote island to investigate. With him on the island is a group of archeologists searching for an ancient treasure. After Adam (Mark Edwards), the group's leader, hires a guide to take him, his former girlfriend (Jill Haworth) and another couple across the island, they realize the killer is still on the loose.

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Filmography

55 credits
2020s 6 credits
2023
Necronomicon as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 2.0
2023
Buckle Up as Larry Donovan
Movie ★ 2.0
2021
Movie ★ 5.6
2021
The Madame Blanc Mysteries as Jeremy Lloyd James
TV ★ 6.9
2020
Conjuring: The Book of the Dead as Vincent Carney (archive footage)
Movie ★ 1.4
2020
Movie ★ 7.3
2010s 6 credits
2018
Grindhouse Nightmares as Elvis (archive footage)
Movie ★ 4.2
2017
Strike as Steve Douthwaite
TV ★ 7.2
2015
Inside the Tower as Des (archive footage)
Movie
2014
TV ★ 8.1
2012
Run For Your Wife as Bus Driver
Movie ★ 4.4
2012
Eldorado as Mick the Shoe
Movie ★ 3.1
2000s 6 credits
2008
Movie ★ 2.1
2007
Benidorm as Gary Snelling
TV ★ 7.5
2007
Benidorm as Marcus
TV ★ 7.5
2007
Benidorm as Gary
TV ★ 7.5
2000
U-571 as British Seaman
Movie ★ 6.5
2000
The Asylum as Neville
Movie ★ 5.7
1990s 2 credits
1999
Sunburn as Nigel Karver
TV ★ 4.8
1995
Movie ★ 3.8
1980s 2 credits
1984
Bottle Boys as Dave Deacon
TV ★ 7.6
1982
Britannia Hospital as Ben Keating
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 24 credits
1978
Let's Get Laid as Gordon Laid / Jimsy Deveroo
Movie ★ 3.6
1977
Movie ★ 5.0
1977
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
That's Carry On! as Larry Prodworthy (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1976
Movie ★ 4.6
1976
Queen Kong as Ray Fay
Movie ★ 3.5
1975
Movie ★ 4.5
1975
The Hostages as Terry Sladden
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
Movie ★ 5.0
1973
Horror Hospital as Jason Jones
Movie ★ 5.2
1973
Carry On Girls as Larry Prodworthy
Movie ★ 5.7
1973
No Sex Please - We're British as Baker's Delivery Man
Movie ★ 5.2
1972
Movie ★ 5.6
1972
Movie ★ 4.6
1972
Hide and Seek as Fake Police Constable
Movie ★ 5.5
1972
Movie ★ 5.7
1972
Bless This House as Mike Abbot
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
Movie ★ 6.1
1972
Movie ★ 7.1
1970
Cool It, Carol! as Joe Sickles
Movie ★ 5.6
1970
Bartleby as Office Boy
Movie ★ 6.6
1970
Movie ★ 8.0
1970
On the House as Harvey Micklethwaite
TV ★ 6.0
1970
The Misfit as Dave
TV ★ 9.0
1960s 8 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.9
1969
Otley as Kid
Movie ★ 6.3
1969
The Main Chance as Sammy Cutforth
TV ★ 8.3
1968
if.... as Keating
Movie ★ 7.1
1968
Last Bus as Robbo
Movie
1968
Please Sir! as Eddie
TV ★ 7.0
1965
Public Eye as Employment Clerk
TV ★ 8.2
1965
TV ★ 5.3
Crew Credits
1970s 1 credit
1973
Movie ★ 5.2