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Nicholas Smith

Bio: Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store
Born: Mon, Mar 05 1934
Birthplace: Banstead, Surrey, England, UK

Death: Sun, Dec 06 2015
Nicholas Smith is 81 years old
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Poster of Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Nicholas Smith would have been no older than
81 in Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
as 'Archive Footage'.
Sat, May 28 2022
Poster of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Nicholas Smith was
71 in Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
as 'Reverend Clement Hedges (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of The Ghouls
The Ghouls
Nicholas Smith was
69 in The Ghouls
Thu, Nov 06 2003
Poster of What Rats Won't Do
What Rats Won't Do
Nicholas Smith was
64 in What Rats Won't Do
as 'Chaplain'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Are You Being Served? The Movie
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Nicholas Smith was
43 in Are You Being Served? The Movie
as 'Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold'.
Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Fellini's Casanova
Fellini's Casanova
Nicholas Smith was
42 in Fellini's Casanova
as 'Casanova's Brother'.
Fri, Dec 10 1976
Poster of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Nicholas Smith was
41 in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
as 'Hunkston'.
Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Nicholas Smith was
40 in Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
as 'Death Wish'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Nicholas Smith was
39 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Hastings'.
Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of Baxter !
Baxter !
Nicholas Smith was
38 in Baxter !
as 'Taxi Driver'.
Sun, Mar 04 1973
Poster of The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales
Nicholas Smith was
38 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Friar'.
Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of A Walk with Love and Death
A Walk with Love and Death
Nicholas Smith was
35 in A Walk with Love and Death
as 'Pilgrim'.
Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of The Fiction Makers
The Fiction Makers
Nicholas Smith was
34 in The Fiction Makers
as 'Bishop'.
Sun, Dec 08 1968
Poster of Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper
Nicholas Smith was
34 in Salt & Pepper
as 'Constable'.
Wed, Jul 03 1968
Poster of Another Day, Another Dollar
Another Day, Another Dollar
Nicholas Smith was
33 in Another Day, Another Dollar
as 'Mooney'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of The Big Man Coughed and Died
The Big Man Coughed and Died
Nicholas Smith was
32 in The Big Man Coughed and Died
as 'Man'.
Wed, Apr 13 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Nicholas Smith was
30 in Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
as 'Wells'.
Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Nicholas Smith was
26 in Partners in Crime
as 'Pawn Shop Assistant'.
Wed, Feb 01 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of M.I. High
M.I. High
Nicholas Smith was
72+ in M.I. High
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2007
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Nicholas Smith was
67+ in Richard & Judy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Nicholas Smith was
62+ in The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
as 'Quentin (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Grace & Favour
Grace & Favour
Nicholas Smith was
57+ in Grace & Favour
as 'Mr Cuthbert Rumbold'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
Nicholas Smith was
44+ in Worzel Gummidge
as 'Mr. Foster'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Nicholas Smith was
40+ in The Sweeney
as 'Simpkins'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Nicholas Smith was
38+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Vicar'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
Nicholas Smith was
38+ in Are You Being Served?
as 'Mr. Rumbold'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Nicholas Smith was
37+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as 'Solicitor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Nicholas Smith was
37+ in Budgie
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Nicholas Smith was
35+ in Paul Temple
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
Nicholas Smith was
35+ in The First Churchills
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Nicholas Smith was
34+ in The Champions
as 'Postmaster'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Frost Report
The Frost Report
Nicholas Smith was
31+ in The Frost Report
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Nicholas Smith was
30+ in The Wednesday Play
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Nicholas Smith was
28+ in The Saint
as 'Bishop'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Nicholas Smith was
27+ in Z-Cars
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Nicholas Smith was
26+ in The Avengers
as 'Parker, Lather'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961