Name Robert East | Role Theatre actor | |
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Full Name Robert Gwyn East Movies and TV shows Blackadder, The Black Adder, Figures in a Landscape, PD James: A Mind to M, Brothers and Sisters Similar People Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton, Richard Curtis, Helen Atkinson‑Wood, Robert Bathurst | ||
Robert Gwyn East (born 7 July 1943) is a Welsh theatre and TV actor. He also wrote Incident at Tulse Hill, first produced at the Hampstead Theatre in December 1981 under the direction of Harold Pinter.
He is perhaps best known for playing Harry, the Prince of Wales, in BBC comedy series The Black Adder (1983).
East's other television appearances include regular appearances on Dave Allen at Large (1973–1979), as well as roles in Emma (1972), Napoleon and Love (1974), Moody and Pegg (1974), Rentaghost (1976), Happy Ever After (1976), Potter (1980), Kelly Monteith (1980), Yes, Minister (1982), Terry and June (1985), Rumpole of the Bailey (1987), Yes, Prime Minister (1987), Bread (1987), 'Allo 'Allo! (1991), and Heartbeat (2003).
He made a brief appearance as a soldier in the film Figures in a Landscape (1970).
Filmography
Actor
2020
The Crown (TV Series) as
Director
- 48:1 (2020) - Director
2020
Silent Witness (TV Series) as
Henry Young
- The Greater Good: Part 1 (2020) - Henry Young
2019
Jojo Rabbit as
Herr Grusch
2017
PAWNS (Short) as
Older William
2017
Babs (TV Movie) as
Divorce Judge
2016
The Witness for the Prosecution (TV Mini Series) as
Justice Greville Parris
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Justice Greville Parris
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Justice Greville Parris
2010
Doctors (TV Series) as
Ken Matthews / Ira Goldbaum / Dr. William Pearson
- The Hunter (2016) - Ken Matthews
- Parallel Universes (2013) - Ira Goldbaum
- Beautiful Sasha 25 xxx (2010) - Dr. William Pearson
2012
Hunted (TV Series) as
Doctor Kingsford
- Polyhedrus (2012) - Doctor Kingsford
2008
MI-5 (TV Series) as
Richard Dolby
- Episode #7.7 (2008) - Richard Dolby
- Episode #7.3 (2008) - Richard Dolby
- Episode #7.2 (2008) - Richard Dolby
2008
Holby City (TV Series) as
Frank Moran
- All This Useless Beauty (2008) - Frank Moran
2003
The Last King (TV Mini Series) as
Arlington
- Episode #1.3 (2003) - Arlington
- Episode #1.2 (2003) - Arlington
- Episode #1.1 (2003) - Arlington
2003
Canterbury Tales (TV Mini Series) as
Mr. Norman
- The Pardoner's Tale (2003) - Mr. Norman
2003
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Harold Greaves
- The High Life (2003) - Harold Greaves
2003
Trust (TV Mini Series) as
Hanrahan's Lawyer
- Episode #1.2 (2003) - Hanrahan's Lawyer
2001
Peak Practice (TV Series) as
Commanding Officer
- Conduct Unbecoming (2001) - Commanding Officer
1999
Seagulls as
Newsagent #2
1997
Strange But True? (TV Series) as
Reconstruction Cast
- The Curse of Tutankhamun (1997) - Reconstruction Cast
1996
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Tristan Garel Jones / Steadman
- Half the Picture (1996) - Tristan Garel Jones / Steadman
1995
Dangerfield (TV Series) as
Mr. Elliott
- The Call Girl (1995) - Mr. Elliott
1995
A Mind to Murder (TV Movie) as
Mr. Lampton
1991
'Allo 'Allo! (TV Series) as
Wing Commander Blenkinsop
- René of the Gypsies (1991) - Wing Commander Blenkinsop
1989
A Fine Romance (TV Series) as
Passing Old Boy
- School Daze (1989) - Passing Old Boy
1989
The Les Dennis Laughter Show (TV Series)
- Episode #3.5 (1989)
1989
The Play on One (TV Series) as
Wyn
- Unexplained Laughter (1989) - Wyn
1987
The Little and Large Show (TV Series)
- Episode #9.7 (1989)
- Episode #7.6 (1987)
1988
Across the Lake (TV Movie) as
Ken Norris
1988
Gentlemen and Players (TV Series) as
Advisor
- Stags at Bay (1988) - Advisor
1987
Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: 4:50 from Paddington (TV Movie) as
Alfred Crackenthorpe
1987
Yes, Prime Minister (TV Series) as
Peter Gascoigne
- A Diplomatic Incident (1987) - Peter Gascoigne
1987
Bread (TV Series) as
Prosecuting Counsel
- Episode #3.9 (1987) - Prosecuting Counsel
1987
C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV Series) as
Inspector Saunders
- The Big Burn (1987) - Inspector Saunders
1987
Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) as
Lt. Col. Mike Watford
- Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim (1987) - Lt. Col. Mike Watford
1986
London's Burning (TV Movie) as
Mr. Grant
1985
Terry and June (TV Series) as
Mr Robinson
- Terry in Court (1985) - Mr Robinson
1984
Fox Mystery Theater (TV Series) as
1st Desk Clerk
- Czech Mate (1984) - 1st Desk Clerk
1983
Two Foolish Men (Short)
1983
Blackadder (TV Series) as
Harry, Prince of Wales
- The Black Seal (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales
- Witchsmeller Pursuivant (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales (uncredited)
- The Queen of Spain's Beard (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales
- The Archbishop (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales
- Born to Be King (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales
- The Foretelling (1983) - Harry, Prince of Wales
1983
Elveszett illúziók as
Lusztó István
1983
Spooky (TV Series) as
Father
- The Exorcism of Amy (1983) - Father
1982
Yes Minister (TV Series) as
Undersecretary Rail Division
- The Bed of Nails (1982) - Undersecretary Rail Division
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.7 (1982) - Various
- Episode #1.6 (1982) - Various
- Episode #1.5 (1982) - Various
1982
The Hothouse (TV Movie) as
Lush
1981
Lady Killers (TV Series) as
J.D. Cassels, K.C.
- A Boy's Best Friend (1981) - J.D. Cassels, K.C.
1976
Rentaghost (TV Series) as
Dr. Newman / Hotel Waiter
- Episode #6.6 (1981) - Dr. Newman
- Episode #6.5 (1981) - Dr. Newman
- Episode #6.4 (1981) - Dr. Newman
- Episode #6.3 (1981) - Dr. Newman
- Episode #6.2 (1981) - Dr. Newman
- Episode #2.6 (1976) - Hotel Waiter
1981
Goodbye Darling (TV Series) as
Bill Morrow
- Anne (1981) - Bill Morrow
1981
Coming Home (TV Series) as
Bobby
- Episode #1.5 (1981) - Bobby
1980
Kelly Monteith (TV Series)
- Episode #2.3 (1980)
1980
Brothers and Sisters as
James Barratt
1980
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) as
Steve
- Kiss and Tell (1980) - Steve
1980
Potter (TV Series) as
Herbie
- Episode #2.6 (1980) - Herbie
1973
Dave Allen at Large (TV Series)
- Special (1978)
1979
Grandad (TV Series) as
Gaston
- Episode #1.3 (1979) - Gaston
1979
The Dawson Watch (TV Series)
- Leisure (1979)
1978
One-Upmanship (TV Series)
- Reprise (1978)
- Fair and Unfair Sexmanship (1978)
- Anti-Woo (1978)
- Litmanship (1978)
- Up Country (1978)
1978
A Woman's Place? (TV Series) as
Clive
- Jean (1978) - Clive
1977
The Dick Emery Show (TV Series)
- Episode #16.1 (1977)
1976
Bill Brand (TV Mini Series) as
Television Director
- Resolution (1976) - Television Director
1976
Warship (TV Series) as
Lt. Cmdr. Huffam
- The Buccaneer (1976) - Lt. Cmdr. Huffam
1976
Happy Ever After (TV Series) as
Mr. East
- Terry in Court (1976) - Mr. East
1975
Churchill's People (TV Series) as
Edwin
- The Coming of the Cross (1975) - Edwin
1974
Moody and Pegg (TV Series) as
Michael Sharpley-Banks
- He - The Go-Between (1974) - Michael Sharpley-Banks
1974
Napoleon and Love (TV Mini Series) as
Muiron
- Josephine (1974) - Muiron
1972
ITV Sunday Night Drama (TV Series) as
John Conway
- Why Not? (1972) - John Conway
1972
Emma (TV Mini Series) as
Frank Churchill
- Episode #1.6 (1972) - Frank Churchill
- Episode #1.5 (1972) - Frank Churchill
- Episode #1.4 (1972) - Frank Churchill
- Episode #1.3 (1972) - Frank Churchill
1971
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (TV Series) as
Stan Pringle
- The Fatal Engagement (1971) - Stan Pringle
1970
Figures in a Landscape as
Soldier
1967
Drama 61-67 (TV Series)
- Drama '67: Mr. Irtin (1967)
Self
1986
Dave Allen - 1986 New Years Eve Special (TV Special)
1984
Dave Allen - Christmas Special 1984 (TV Special)
Archive Footage
2014
Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection (TV Movie) as
Various
2008
Blackadder Rides Again (TV Movie documentary) as
Harry, Prince of Wales (uncredited)
2008
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (TV Movie documentary) as
Harry, Prince of Wales (uncredited)
1996
Vintage Dave Allen (Video) as
Various
1975
The World of Dave Allen (TV Movie documentary) as
Self (as Bob East)
References
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