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Bernard Bresslaw

Bernard Bresslaw

Actor · Died June 11, 1993, aged 59 · Stepney, London, England, UK

A RADA scholar who was spotted by Laurence Olivier, Bernard Bresslaw got professional security from the "Carry On" films but was typecast (as TV's The Army Game (1957) had done earlier). He was beginning to extend himself through stage work when, in 1993, just before a performance in "The Taming Of The Shrew" in Regent's Park, London, he had a heart attack and died at the age of 59.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 25, 1934
Died
June 11, 1993 (aged 59)
From
Stepney, London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 74 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 38 days to Oct 27Up 4% in 30 days

What are Bernard Bresslaw's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Morality
25%
Society
15%
Power
11%
Self
11%
Ideas
2%
Survival
1%
Romantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 24 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 10 · Wry 5 · Earnest 8

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 22 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 11

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

Gentle 16 · Charged 6 · Intense 2

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

A split, not a type: Steady 13 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 4

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

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 20

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 20 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 23 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 7
Shadow
2 of 7
Threshold guardian
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
18
Joyful
16
Warm
7
Tense
4
Thrilling
4
Other
7

How their films linger

Fun20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous3

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 Bernard Bresslaw's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bernard Bresslaw'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

74 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Warriors of Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as (archive audio recording)

  • On Location: The Carry Ons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bernie Hulke / Bernie Lugg / Bungdit Din (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • What's a Carry On?(1998)

    as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Leon the Pig Farmer(1992)

    as Rabbi Hartmann

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Virtual Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Lithgow

  • A Question of Entertainment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mann's Best Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 6 episodes · as Duncan

  • Androcles and the Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ferrovius

  • Krull(1983)

    as Cyclops

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Hawk the Slayer(1980)

    as Gort, the Giant

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Terry and June (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Morris

  • The Fifth Musketeer(1979)

    as Bernard

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • That's Carry On!(1977)

    as Various Characters (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Jabberwocky(1977)

    as The Landlord

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Joseph Andrews (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Parson Trulliber · as Parson Trulliber (uncredited)

  • One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing(1975)

    as Fan Choy

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Carry on Behind(1975)

    as Arthur Upmore

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Carry On Laughing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Pavingstone · as Klanger · as Sir Lancelot · as Sir Pureheart · as Starkers

  • Old Dracula(1974)

    as Pottinger

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Dick(1974)

    as Sir Roger Daley

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Bodkin Pod / Camp Aristocrat / Darts Player / Captain Ffing-Burke / Ballerina / Little John / Constable

  • Carry on Girls(1973)

    as Peter Potter

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • What a Carry On! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Men of Affairs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Hall Porter

  • Carry on Abroad(1972)

    as Brother Bernard

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Sykes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny Brunswick

  • Carry on Matron(1972)

    as Ernie Bragg

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Blinker's Spy-Spotter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as South

  • Carry on at Your Convenience(1971)

    as Bernie Hulke

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins(1971)

    as Mr. Violet (segment "Avarice")

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Up Pompeii (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Gorgo

  • Carry On Again Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Rollicky Bill / Long John Silver

  • The Goodies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Zookeeper in Charge of the Monster House

  • Spring and Port Wine(1970)

    as Lorry Driver

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Loving(1970)

    as Gripper Burke

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Up the Jungle(1970)

    as Upsidasi

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Carry On Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Various Characters

  • Carry On Christmas Specials (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Moon Zero Two(1969)

    as Harry

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Camping(1969)

    as Bernie Lugg

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Ooh La La! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mum's Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Carry on Up the Khyber(1968)

    as Bungdit Din

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Varga

  • Carry on Doctor(1967)

    as Mr. Ken Biddle

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Carry on Follow That Camel(1967)

    as Sheikh Abdul Abulbul

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Screaming!(1966)

    as Sockett

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Morgan!(1966)

    as Policeman

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Carry on Cowboy(1965)

    as Little Heap

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Snout

  • Theatre 625 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Stoker

  • Doctor Who(1963)

    Show 5 episodes · as Varga, The Ice Warrior

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Espionage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Chief Madkeeper

  • It's All Happening (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Parsons

  • Z-Cars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alice Through the Looking Box (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as March Hare

  • Meet The Champ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Our House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Stephen

  • The Ugly Duckling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Henry Jekyll / Teddy Hyde

  • Too Many Crooks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Snowdrop

  • Carry on Nurse(1959)

    as Ted York's Feet (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • I Only Arsked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Excused Boots Bisley

  • Blood of the Vampire(1958)

    as Tall Sneak Thief

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Bernard Bresslaw Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • The Army Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 13 episodes · as Private 'Popeye' Popplewell

  • High Tide at Noon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Tom Robey

  • Up in the World(1956)

    as Williams (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Satellite in the Sky(1956)

    as Technician (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Jackie Paganuzzi

  • The Adventures of Robin Hood(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Sir Dunstan's Captain

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Glass Cage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Ivan The Terrible

  • The Men of Sherwood Forest(1954)

    as Garth

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Doctor in the House(1954)

    as Student at Parrish's Lecture (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1954 to 2010; peak year 1971.

Biggest box office

Krull (1983)

$17M worldwide

Highest rated

Carry on Screaming! (1966)

Midcredits 72nd

Most popular right now

Krull (1983)

Film career

19542010

Peak 1971 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 74: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1950s15 · acting1960s23 · acting1970s26 · acting1980s5 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s1 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 24 roles
586873

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 Bernard Bresslaw's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 33; across their 24 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 35 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed8
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Hawk the Slayer (1980)

63rd percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Doctor Who (1963)

Midcredits 93rd · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 22 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 42. 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 Bernard Bresslaw's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, 3 of the 5 categories sit near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles26–53 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles12–43 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles12–42 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Bernard Bresslaw work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bernard Bresslaw's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joan Sims shares the most, 16.

Directors

  • Gerald Thomas15 titles    See newest 12 of 15 shared titles with Gerald Thomas

Writers

Actors

  • Joan Sims16 titles    See newest 12 of 16 shared titles with Joan Sims
  • Kenneth Williams12 titles    See all 12 shared titles with Kenneth Williams
  • Sidney James11 titles    See all 11 shared titles with Sidney James
  • Charles Hawtrey11 titles    See all 11 shared titles with Charles Hawtrey

Composers, cinematographers and editors

  • Eric Rogers14 titles    See newest 12 of 14 shared titles with Eric Rogers
  • Alfred Roome12 titles    See all 12 shared titles with Alfred Roome
  • Ernest Steward8 titles    See all 8 shared titles with Ernest Steward
  • Alan Hume6 titles    See all 6 shared titles with Alan Hume

Producers

  • Peter Rogers15 titles    See newest 12 of 15 shared titles with Peter Rogers