Brian Hall

Brian Hall

Deceased · Born: Nov 20, 1937 · Died: Sep 17, 1997

Personal Details

BornNov 20, 1937 Brighton, Sussex, England, UK

Biography

Brian Hall was a renowned British thespian, whose impressive acting career was marked by a plethora of memorable performances, including his iconic portrayal of Terry in the classic BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, a character that has become an integral part of British popular culture.

In addition to his work on television, Hall also made a significant impact in the world of film, with standout roles in the critically acclaimed crime drama The Long Good Friday and the biographical drama McVicar, which showcased his remarkable range and versatility as an actor.

Throughout his career, Hall demonstrated a unique ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, earning him a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation. Despite his untimely passing, Hall's legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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1992
{"id":61041,"title":"Tumbledown","year":"1988","character":"Squadron Leader Wentworth","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tumbledown-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61041.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Tumbledown
Tumbledown as Squadron Leader Wentworth
{"id":103835414,"title":"You Must Be the Husband","year":1987,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/you-must-be-the-husband","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835414.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":103839541,"title":"Break in the Sun","year":1981,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/break-in-the-sun","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839541.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":13438,"title":"McVicar","year":"1980","character":"Terry Stokes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mcvicar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13438.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
McVicar
McVicar as Terry Stokes
{"id":19235,"title":"The Long Good Friday","year":"1980","character":"Alan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-good-friday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s3p6u97c5eg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s3p6u97c5eg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1979,"character":"Alan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Minder
Minder as Alan
{"id":987,"title":"Fawlty Towers","year":1979,"character":"Terry the Chef","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/fawlty-towers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_987.jpg"},"released":1}
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers as Terry the Chef
{"id":10596,"title":"Sweeney 2","year":"1978","character":"Haughton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sweeney-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10596.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Sweeney 2
Sweeney 2 as Haughton
{"id":198241,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1978","character":"Towler","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1980-23","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198241.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81456,"title":"A Dirty Knight's Work","year":"1976","character":"Policeman with Alsatian","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-dirty-knights-work","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81456.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
A Dirty Knight's Work
A Dirty Knight's Work as Policeman with Alsatian
{"id":1404,"title":"The Sweeney","year":1975,"character":"Ernie Davies","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-sweeney","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Ernie Davies
{"id":103834661,"title":"The Main Chance","year":1975,"character":"Sammy Beddowes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-main-chance","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834661.jpg"},"released":1}
The Main Chance
The Main Chance as Sammy Beddowes
{"id":64569,"title":"From Beyond the Grave","year":"1974","character":"Man on Phone (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/from-beyond-the-grave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19s6g6bu5pr0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19s6g6bu5pr0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1974
From Beyond the Grave
From Beyond the Grave as Man on Phone (uncredited)
{"id":33268,"title":"The Land That Time Forgot","year":"1974","character":"Schwartz","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-land-that-time-forgot-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33268.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32193,"title":"Confessions of a Window Cleaner","year":"1974","character":"2nd Removal Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/confessions-of-a-window-cleaner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18v001jed7i8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18v001jed7i8.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":165006,"title":"Yellow Dog","year":"1973","character":"Bertrum","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/yellow-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165006.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165006.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Yellow Dog
Yellow Dog as Bertrum
{"id":64637,"title":"Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall","year":"1973","character":"MP Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/adolf-hitler-my-part-in-his-downfall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64637.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103839599,"title":"Softly Softly","year":1966,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/softly-softly","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839599.jpg"},"released":1}
1966