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Tim Barlow

Tim Barlow

Actor · Died January 20, 2023, aged 87 · Blackpool, England, UK

Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 18, 1936
Died
January 20, 2023 (aged 87)
From
Blackpool, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
29 on MovieCove · 65 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 19% in 30 days

What are Tim Barlow's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
33%
Bonds
26%
Self
26%
Ideas
10%
Survival
4%
Deception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
2
Melancholic
2
Romantic
2
Warm
2
Contemplative
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Thought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tim Barlow's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 20 of their 29 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tim Barlow's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

65 credits, 29 with a MovieCove page.

  • The New Pope(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lord Brannox

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Alienist(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Kreizler

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • My Cousin Rachel(2017)

    as Seecombe

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Wilder

  • Derek Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Jack

  • The Christmas Candle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Oliver Barber

  • Derek(2012)

    Show 12 episodes · as Jack

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Lezione 21(2008)

    as Simrock

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 10,000 BC(2008)

    as Pyramid God

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Hot Fuzz(2007)

    as Mr. Treacher

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Waterloo Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Support Group

  • Kingdom Of Heaven (Director's Cut) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Old Guard

  • Mike Bassett: Manager (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sir Denzil

  • The Haunting of #24 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Man In Pub

  • Rome(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ancient Blind Oracle

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • My Life in Film (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Old Timer

  • The Rocket Post (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Hector McDougal

  • Blue Murder(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Stubbins

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Wire in the Blood(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Grandfather

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang(2001)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Emperor's New Clothes(2001)

    as Bargee

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby(2001)

    as Old Lord

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Old Lord

  • The Gentleman Thief(2001)

    as Benjamin Cook

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz(2000)

    as Mr. Browne

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Gormenghast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Boatman

  • Tube Tales(1999)

    as Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • A Kind of Hush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Max

  • Les Misérables(1998)

    as Lafitte

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Quaker

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Ugly(1997)

    as Police photographer

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Mary Reilly(1996)

    as Vicar

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Health and Efficiency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Bain

  • Cracker(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Judith's Father

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Anchoress(1993)

    as Old Pilgrim

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Frank Stubbs Promotes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry

  • The Grass Arena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Old Man

  • Needle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jack - Danny's Cellmate

  • The Tall Guy(1989)

    as Mr Morrow

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Burning Ambition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Deaf Man

  • Hannay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Man

  • The Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Sherlock Holmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Russian Count

  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Russian Count

  • Privates on Parade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Commanding Officer

  • Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Gonzalves

  • Buccaneer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Middleton

  • Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Tyssan

  • Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?(1978)

    as Doyle

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Return Fare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ludo

  • Grange Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Stiles

  • BBC2 Play of the Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Ludo

  • Secret Army(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Sgt. Major

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Wings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as German General

  • The Eagle Has Landed(1976)

    as George Wilde (Publican)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Meriel the Ghost Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Mr. Smith

  • The Frontiers of Science (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Captain Elgie Corner

  • Victorian Scandals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Elgie Corner

  • Poldark(1975)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tankard

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Brannigan(1975)

    as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Smith

  • The Expert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Inspector Wisley

  • Doctor Who(1963)

    Show 4 episodes · as Tyssan

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Dixon of Dock Green (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Boscombe

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 64 titles from 1955 to 2020; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

Les Misérables (1998)

$14M worldwide

Highest rated

Les Misérables (1998)

Midcredits 88th

Most popular right now

Derek (2012)

Film career

19552020

Peak 2017 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1963Screen debut· Doctor Who
  • 1975First film· Brannigan
  • 2013Career best· Derek
  • 2016Career best· Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting64 of 64: 64 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score76th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s2 · acting1970s14 · acting1980s10 · acting1990s12 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s6 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 18th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
7500

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Tim Barlow's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 29 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 29 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

The Gentleman Thief (2001)

75th percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Tim Barlow's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 28 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 36

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.