Occupation Actor Years active 1962-present | Name Louis Mahoney Role Actor | |
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Full Name Louis Felix Danner Mahoney Born 8 September 1938 (age 85) ( 1938-09-08 ) Gambia Movies and TV shows Shooting Dogs, Being Human, Captain Phillips, Cry Freedom, Harbour Lights Similar People Michael Caton‑Jones, Angus MacInnes, Omar Berdouni, Lindsay Shonteff, David Warshofsky | ||
Louis Felix Danner Mahoney (born 8 September 1938) is a Gambian-born British actor, based in Hampstead in London. He is an anti-racist activist and long-time campaigner for racial equality within the acting profession.
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Career
Mahoney was born in The Gambia in 1938. He went to England originally to study to be a doctor but abandoned his ambitions for a medical career to become a drama school student in the 1970s.
He has been seen most frequently on television in series such as: Danger Man, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, The Troubleshooters, Menace, Special Branch, Doctor Who (in the stories Frontier in Space, Planet of Evil and Blink), Quiller, Fawlty Towers (as Dr Finn in The Germans, 1975), The Professionals (as Dr Henry in the episode Klansmen, never transmitted on terrestrial TV in the UK), Miss Marple, Yes, Prime Minister, Bergerac, The Bill, Casualty, Holby City and Sea of Souls.
His films include The Plague of the Zombies (1966), Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981), Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (1981), White Mischief (1987), Cry Freedom (1987), Shooting Fish (1997), Wondrous Oblivion (2003) and Shooting Dogs (2005).
He has featured in the Channel 4 documentary Random (2011) and in the BBC Three drama Being Human (2012) as Leo, an aged and dying werewolf.
Campaign work
Mahoney is a long-standing campaigner for racial equality within the acting profession, as a member of the Equity Afro-Asian Committee (previously called the Coloured Actors Committee until he renamed it), and as co-creator, with Mike Phillips, of the Black Theatre Workshop in 1976.
Filmography
Actor
2020
The Split (TV Series) as
Bishop Tony
- Episode #2.1 (2020) - Bishop Tony
2018
Counterpart (TV Series) as
Juma / Juma Prime
- You to You (2019) - Juma Prime
- Something Borrowed (2018) - Juma
- Outside In (2018) - Juma
2018
The Dumping Ground (TV Series) as
Henry Lawrence
- Missing Presumed Single (2018) - Henry Lawrence (voice)
- Home (2018) - Henry Lawrence
2018
National Theatre Live: Allelujah! as
Neville
2018
Rodney (Short) as
Rodney
2005
Holby City (TV Series) as
Thomas Law / Raymond Opoku
- Dark Night of the Soul (2016) - Thomas Law
- Test Your Metal/A Great Leap Forward (2005) - Raymond Opoku
2015
River (TV Mini Series) as
Lumo
- Episode #1.4 (2015) - Lumo
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - Lumo (uncredited)
2015
You, Me and the Apocalypse (TV Mini Series) as
Cardinal Anderson
- What Happens to Idiots (2015) - Cardinal Anderson
- An Erotic Odyssey (2015) - Cardinal Anderson
2015
The Trials of Jimmy Rose (TV Mini Series) as
Charlie Cook
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Charlie Cook
2012
Doctors (TV Series) as
Eddie Copland / Clyde Jones
- The Man in the Red Suit (2014) - Eddie Copland
- Demolition (2012) - Clyde Jones
2014
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Harry Page
- Ghosts (2014) - Harry Page
2013
Captain Phillips as
Maersk Alabama Crew
2012
Being Human (TV Series) as
Leo
- The Last Broadcast (2013) - Leo
- Being Human 1955 (2012) - Leo
- Eve of the War (2012) - Leo
2013
Jonah (Short) as
Old Mbwana
2011
Random (TV Movie) as
Dad
2011
Waking the Dead (TV Series) as
Reverend Dennis Grant
- Waterloo, Part 2 (2011) - Reverend Dennis Grant
- Waterloo, Part 1 (2011) - Reverend Dennis Grant
2008
10 Days to War (TV Mini Series) as
Angolan Ambassador
- Why This Rush? (2008) - Angolan Ambassador
1991
Casualty (TV Series) as
Tom Cavanagh / Olu Ajayi
- Snowball (2007) - Tom Cavanagh
- Allegiance (1991) - Olu Ajayi
2007
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Old Billy
- Blink (2007) - Old Billy
2006
All in the Game (TV Movie) as
Arthur
2005
Casualty @ Holby City (TV Series) as
Raymond Opaku
- A Great Leap Forward (2005) - Raymond Opaku
- Test Your Metal (2005) - Raymond Opaku
2005
Shooting Dogs as
Sibomana
2004
Sea of Souls (TV Series) as
Chris
- That Old Black Magic: Part 2 (2004) - Chris
- That Old Black Magic: Part 1 (2004) - Chris
2003
Notting Hill Anxiety Festival (Short) as
Father
2003
Wondrous Oblivion as
Mr. Johnson
2001
Oscar Charlie (TV Series) as
George
- Episode #1.13 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.12 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.11 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.9 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.8 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.10 (2002) - George
- Episode #1.7 (2001) - George
- Episode #1.5 (2001) - George
- Episode #1.4 (2001) - George
- Episode #1.3 (2001) - George
2000
Urban Gothic (TV Series) as
Old Man / Papa Legba
- Deptford Voodoo (2000) - Old Man / Papa Legba
1999
Harbour Lights (TV Series) as
Elvis
- The Untouchables (1999) - Elvis
- Highland Fling (1999) - Elvis
- Stranded (1999) - Elvis
- The Last Supper (1999) - Elvis
- Muckraker (1999) - Elvis
- Baywatch (1999) - Elvis
- Dead Ends (1999) - Elvis
- Prince Charming (1999) - Elvis
- For Those in Peril (1999) - Elvis
- Marie Celeste - Elvis
1997
Thief Takers (TV Series) as
Colin Lessware
- Shadows (1997) - Colin Lessware
1997
Shooting Fish as
Magistrate
1997
Turning World (TV Series) as
Mr. Roberts
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Mr. Roberts
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Mr. Roberts
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Mr. Roberts
1996
Accused (TV Series) as
Dr. Douglas Paxton
- Kirkpatrick (1996) - Dr. Douglas Paxton
1995
Health and Efficiency (TV Series) as
Mr. Tambo
- Doctor Death (1995) - Mr. Tambo
1994
Faith (TV Mini Series) as
Dr. Jacques
- Episode #1.2 (1994) - Dr. Jacques
- Episode #1.1 (1994) - Dr. Jacques
1989
The Bill (TV Series) as
Matthew Devereaux / Monty / Neville
- Lesson to Be Learned (1994) - Matthew Devereaux
- Fear or Favour (1991) - Monty
- Grace of God (1989) - Neville
1993
One Foot in the Grave (TV Series) as
Humphrey
- One Foot in the Algarve (1993) - Humphrey
1992
Runaway Bay (TV Series) as
Jahman
- Radio Daze (1993) - Jahman
- Bombs Away (1993) - Jahman
- Turtles Rule (1993) - Jahman
- The Secret Garden (1993) - Jahman
- Heartbreak Hotel (1993) - Jahman
- Sink or Swim (1993) - Jahman
- All in the Mine (1992) - Jahman
- History Revisited (1992) - Jahman
- The Venture (1992) - Jahman
- Fast Forward (1992) - Jahman
- All That Glitters (1992) - Jahman
- Curse of the Monkey's Skull (1992) - Jahman
- Treasure Hunt (1992) - Jahman
- You Only Live Twice (1992) - Jahman
- Fool's Gold (1992) - Jahman
- Taking the Rap (1992) - Jahman
- Lonely Is the Brave (1992) - Jahman
- Rotten Fish (1992) - Jahman
- Into the Night (1992) - Jahman
1992
London's Burning (TV Series) as
Kate's GP
- Episode #5.6 (1992) - Kate's GP
1992
Love Hurts (TV Series) as
Lucas Jama
- Crawling from the Wreckage (1992) - Lucas Jama
1991
EastEnders (TV Series) as
Pastor
- Episode #1.717 (1991) - Pastor
- Episode #1.649 (1991) - Pastor
1990
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction (TV Movie) as
Train Attendant (segment "The Man in the Brooks Brothers Shirt")
1990
South of the Border (TV Series) as
Clifford Stone
- Episode #2.5 (1990) - Clifford Stone
1990
Bergerac (TV Series) as
Kofi Mensah
- A True Detective (1990) - Kofi Mensah
1989
Saracen (TV Series) as
Magubane
- Three Blind Mice (1989) - Magubane
1989
After the War (TV Mini Series) as
Wesley Idun
- Winds of Change (1989) - Wesley Idun
1989
The Real Eddy English (TV Mini Series) as
Barney
- Episode #1.4 (1989) - Barney
- Episode #1.3 (1989) - Barney
- Episode #1.2 (1989) - Barney
- Episode #1.1 (1989) - Barney
1989
Boon (TV Series) as
Paul Fabricius
- One Reborn Every Minute (1989) - Paul Fabricius
1987
Yes, Prime Minister (TV Series) as
Burandan High Commissioner
- A Conflict of Interest (1987) - Burandan High Commissioner
1987
The Lenny Henry Show (TV Series) as
Jake
- A Mega-Star Is Born (1987) - Jake
- Out on Bails (1987) - Jake
- Money's Too Tight to Mention (1987) - Jake
- Play Misty Blue for Me (1987) - Jake
- Leg of Darkness (1987) - Jake
- Sonny Sidles Up (1987) - Jake
1987
White Mischief as
Abdullah
1987
Cry Freedom as
Lesotho Government Official
1987
The Refuge (TV Series) as
Cyril
1986
Death Is Part of the Process (TV Movie) as
Sipho
1985
Black Silk (TV Series) as
Courtland Bennett
- Open and Shut (1985) - Courtland Bennett
1985
The Brothers McGregor (TV Series) as
Mr. Osborne
- The Impressive Address (1985) - Mr. Osborne
1985
Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye (TV Mini Series) as
Dr. French
- Part One (1985) - Dr. French
1984
Sheena as
Elder 1
1984
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Sylveste
- Desert of Lies (1984) - Sylveste
1983
The Old Men at the Zoo (TV Series) as
Reporter
- Exodus (1983) - Reporter
1982
Nobody's Hero (TV Mini Series) as
Winston
- Episode #1.3 (1982) - Winston
1982
A Woman Called Golda (TV Movie) as
Journalist
1981
Amin: The Rise and Fall as
Freedom fighter Ofumbi
1981
The Spoils of War (TV Series) as
Kono
- Pilgrimage (1981) - Kono
- Echoes (1981) - Kono
1981
The Final Conflict as
Brother Paulo
1977
The Professionals (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Black Out (1980) - Doctor
- Klansmen (1977) - Doctor
1980
Escape (TV Series) as
Moses
- Banned (1980) - Moses
1980
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) as
Conference director
- Kiss and Tell (1980) - Conference director
1979
Me You and Him (TV Movie) as
Speaker
1976
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Dr. Goodman / Dr. Lord
- Technical Hitch (1979) - Dr. Goodman
- Stitch in Time (1976) - Dr. Lord
1973
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Akannl Dawodu / Thuo Kamuny / Dzingai Tsauri
- Soft Target: Part 1 (1978) - Dzingai Tsauri
- The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 3 (1976) - Akannl Dawodu
- The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 2 (1976) - Akannl Dawodu
- The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 1 (1976) - Akannl Dawodu
- The Judgement of Solomon: Part 3 (1973) - Thuo Kamuny
- The Judgement of Solomon: Part 2 (1973) - Thuo Kamuny
- The Judgement of Solomon: Part 1 (1973) - Thuo Kamuny
1977
Television Club (TV Series)
- A Place Like Home: Errol (1977)
1975
Fawlty Towers (TV Series) as
Doctor
- The Germans (1975) - Doctor
1973
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Ponti / Newscaster
- Planet of Evil: Part Two (1975) - Ponti
- Planet of Evil: Part One (1975) - Ponti
- Frontier in Space: Episode Two (1973) - Newscaster (credit only)
- Frontier in Space: Episode One (1973) - Newscaster
1975
Quiller (TV Series) as
Sutton
- Any Last Request (1975) - Sutton
1975
The Fight Against Slavery (TV Mini Series) as
Equiano
- Tight Packers and Loose Packers (1975) - Equiano
- A Matter of Insurance (1975) - Equiano
1971
Z Cars (TV Series) as
John Holmes / Doctor
- Snouts (1975) - Doctor
- Funny Creatures, Women: Part 2 (1971) - John Holmes
- Funny Creatures, Women: Part 1 (1971) - John Holmes
1974
Born Free (TV Series) as
Chief Olotuno
- The Trespassers (1974) - Chief Olotuno
1974
No Strings (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Is There a Patient in the House? (1974) - Doctor
1974
2nd House (TV Series) as
Actor in A Matter of Taste
- The First Freedom (1974) - Actor in A Matter of Taste
1974
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (TV Series) as
Frank
- In Harm's Way (1974) - Frank
1973
Special Branch (TV Series) as
Jalobe - South African Freedom Representative
- Blueprint for Murder (1973) - Jalobe - South African Freedom Representative
1973
Live and Let Die as
Fillet of Soul Patron (New York) (uncredited)
1972
Adam Smith (TV Series) as
Johnson / Johnstone
- Episode #2.2 (1972) - Johnson
- Episode #2.1 (1972) - Johnson
- Episode #1.11 (1972) - Johnstone
1971
Jason King (TV Series) as
Hector
- Flamingos Only Fly on Tuesdays (1971) - Hector
1970
Menace (TV Series) as
Lusaka's Secretary
- Man with a Mission (1970) - Lusaka's Secretary
1970
Softly Softly: Task Force (TV Series) as
Christian Michaelson
- Baptism (1970) - Christian Michaelson
1970
Mogul (TV Series) as
John Ndanga
- Let's See the Colour of Your Money (1970) - John Ndanga
1970
Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition as
Julius
1967
Prehistoric Women as
Head Boy
1965
Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) as
West African / Ronnie
- Billy (1966) - West African
- Unlawful Possession (1965) - Ronnie
1966
The Plague of the Zombies as
Coloured Servant
1965
The Man in Room 17 (TV Series) as
Chaka
- Black Anniversary (1965) - Chaka
1965
Voodoo Blood Death as
African expert (as Louis Mahoney, Louis Mahony)
1965
Secret Agent (TV Series) as
Guard
- Parallel Lines Sometimes Meet (1965) - Guard
1965
Public Eye (TV Series) as
Charles
- But the Joneses Never Get Letters (1965) - Charles
1964
Guns at Batasi as
Soldier (uncredited)
1962
The Sword in the Web (TV Series) as
Senegalese soldier
- The Senegalese (1962) - Senegalese soldier
Writer
2009
Natural World (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Victoria Falls: The Smoke That Thunders (2009) - (writer)
Self
2009
Nature (TV Series documentary)
- Victoria Falls (2009) - (voice)
1996
Hidden Empire: A Son of Africa (TV Movie documentary) as
Father
Archive Footage
2023
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs (TV Movie documentary) as
Doctor (uncredited)
2015
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms (TV Series documentary) as
Comedy Role
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - Comedy Role (uncredited)
2012
Raising the Dead: The Making of the Plague of the Zombies (Video documentary short) as
Coloured Servant (uncredited)
2007
A Darker Side (Video short) as
Ponti (uncredited)
2007
Planetary Performance: Acting in Doctor Who (Video documentary short) as
Ponti (uncredited)
References
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