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Private's Progress. Pte. Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: Charter Film Productions
Ian Carmichael

Ian Carmichael (I)

  • English
  • Actor
P.G. Wodehouse's The World Of Wooster. Bertie Wooster (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: BBC

Ian Carmichael OBE was an English actor specialising in comic characters. Appearing on television, stage, film and radio, he was particularly celebrated for his roles in a string of acclaimed Ealing Studios and Boulting Brothers films, such as I'm All Right Jack and Lucky Jim. He was also much-loved for playing period characters Lord Peter Wimsey and Bertie Jeeves in BBC TV series.

Year Production Role
2013 Morecambe & Wise In Pieces
  1. E2 - The Curtains
  2. E4 - Leading Men
Self (Archive Material)
2002 Reputations: Frankie Howerd Self
1995 Arena: The Peter Sellers Story
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  1. E1 - Southsea To Shepperton
  2. E2 - Jack To Jacques
Self
1992 Blandings On Radio 4 - Series 5 (Galahad at Blandings)
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  1. E1 - New York and After
  2. E2 - Sundered Hearts
  3. E3 - Yoo Hoo, I'm Whipple
  4. E4 - Houdini Galahad
The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
1989 Blandings On Radio 4 - Series 4 (Pigs Have Wings)
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  1. E1 - Tangled Webs
  2. E2 - Love Comes to the Ninth Earl
  3. E3 - Maudie and Tubby Make It Up
  4. E4 - Survival of the Fattest
The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
1988 Blandings On Radio 4 - Series 3 (Heavy Weather)
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  1. E1 - The Wrath of Lord Tilbury
  2. E2 - Lady Julia Enters the Fray
  3. E3 - Gaily Manuscript up for Grabs
  4. E4 - Cheque Books at the Ready
The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
1987 Blandings On Radio 4 - Series 2 (Summer Lightning)
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  1. E1 - Trouble Brewing at Blandings
  2. E2 - Sensational Theft of a Pig
  3. E3 - A Job for Percy Pilbeam
  4. E4 - Activities of Beach the Butler
  5. E6 - Gaily Takes Matters in Hand
The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
1985 Blandings On Radio 4 - Series 1 (Short Stories) The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
1984 A Chance To Meet.... Ian Carmichael Self
1981 The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter - Series 4
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  1. E1 - The Present
  2. E2 - The Villa
  3. E3 - The Technology
  4. E4 - The Menagerie
  5. E5 - The Outing
  6. E6 - The VIPs
Gerald C. Potter
1979 The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter - Series 3
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  1. E1 - The Leak
  2. E2 - The Champagne
  3. E3 - The Escape
  4. E4 - The Flat
  5. E5 - The Fridge
  6. E6 - The Clock
Gerald C. Potter
1977 The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Banquet
  2. E2 - The Guests
  3. E3 - The Club
  4. E4 - The Tiff
  5. E5 - The Holiday
  6. E6 - The Day
  7. Special - The Cousin
Gerald C. Potter
1976 The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Birthday Present
  2. E2 - The Wedding Ring
  3. E3 - The Picture
  4. E4 - The Pick Up
  5. E5 - The Dog
  6. E6 - The Promotion
Gerald C. Potter
1972 The Morecambe & Wise Show - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show 1972
  1. The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show
Guest
1971 The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins Mr. Ferris
1971 Bachelor Father - Series 2
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Peter Lamb
1971 Father, Dear Father - Series 4
  1. E2 - An Affair To Forget
Leo
1971 The Morecambe & Wise Show - Series 5
  1. E6 - Episode Six
Guest
1970 Bachelor Father - Series 1
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Peter Lamb
1970 The Morecambe & Wise Show - Series 3
  1. E5 - Episode Five
Guest
1967 P.G. Wodehouse's The World Of Wooster - Series 3 Bertram 'Bertie' Wooster
1967 Smashing Time Bobby Mome-Roth
1966 P.G. Wodehouse's The World Of Wooster - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Jeeves And The Delayed Exit Of Claude And Eustace
Bertram 'Bertie' Wooster
1965 P.G. Wodehouse's The World Of Wooster - Series 1 Bertram 'Bertie' Wooster
1964 The Importance Of Being Earnest John Worthing, J.P.
1964 Play It Cool
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
Ensemble Actor
1963 Heavens Above! The Other Smallwood
1961 Double Bunk Jack Goddard
1960 School For Scoundrels Henry R. Palfrey
1960 Light Up The Sky! Lt. Ogleby
1959 I'm All Right Jack Stanley Windrush
1959 Left, Right And Centre Robert Wilcot
1958 The Big Money Willie Frith
1957 Brothers In Law Roger Thursby
1957 Carmichael's Night Out Crew
1957 Carmichael's Night Out Actor
1957 Lucky Jim James Dixon
1956 Private's Progress Pte. Stanley Windrush
1955 Simon And Laura David Prentice
1955 Here And Now Actor
1952 Miss Robin Hood Office Junior
1952 Time Gentlemen Please! P.R.O.
1951 Here's Television Ensemble Actor
1950 Don't Look Now Actor
1949 Trottie True Bill the Postman

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Ian Carmichael on IMDb

Born
Friday 18th June 1920
Died
Friday 5th February 2010 (aged 89)
Full name
Ian Gillett Carmichael
Title
Ian Carmichael OBE
Nationality
English
BAFTA Television Awards 1965
Best Actor (Nominee)
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