Ballard Berkeley

Biography

Ballard Berkeley made his professional stage debut in 1928, and performed for many years in London's West End and in New York theatres. He is best remembered as Major Gowen in the British television series "Fawlty Towers" (1975).

Known for

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Britain and the Blitz

2025 ⭐ 7.2

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The BFG

1990 ⭐ 6.4

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National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985 ⭐ 6.2

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Little Lord Fauntleroy

1980 ⭐ 7.4

Career timeline

2025

Britain and the Blitz Notable

2025

⭐ 7.2

1990

The BFG

Head of the Army (voice) · 1990

⭐ 6.4

1985

National Lampoon's European Vacation

English Motorist #2 · 1985

⭐ 6.2

1980

Little Lord Fauntleroy Notable

Harry Lorradaile · 1980

⭐ 7.4

The Wildcats of St Trinian's

Humphry Wills · 1980

⭐ 4.3

1979

Queen of the Blues

Uncle Fred (as Ballard Barclay · 1979

⭐ 3.4

Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair

Judge · 1979

⭐ 3.1

1978

The Playbirds

Trainer · 1978

⭐ 4.6

1976

Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Lord Edgar Snodley · 1976

⭐ 4.6

1970

The Weekend Murders

Peter, the butler · 1970

⭐ 5.9

1968

Hostile Witness

Clerk of Court · 1968

⭐ 6.4

1965

The Night Caller

Cmdr. Savage · 1965

⭐ 5.6

The Murder Game Notable

Sir Colin Chalmers · 1965

⭐ 10.0

1963

Impact

Bill MacKenzie · 1963

⭐ 4.8

A Matter of Choice

Charles Grant · 1963

⭐ 6.8

1960

Cone of Silence

Commissioner · 1960

⭐ 6.8

1958

Further Up the Creek

Whacker Payne · 1958

⭐ 6.6

Chain of Events

Stockman · 1958

⭐ 6.3

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

Court Clerk (uncredited) · 1958

⭐ 6.3

1957

Just My Luck

Starter at Goodwood (uncredite · 1957

⭐ 6.1

Night of the Demon Notable

1957

⭐ 7.0

After the Ball

Andrews · 1957

⭐ 6.4

1956

My Teenage Daughter

Magistrate · 1956

⭐ 6.3

1955

The Stolen Airliner Notable

Mr Head · 1955

⭐ 7.0

1954

The Men of Sherwood Forest

Walter · 1954

⭐ 6.9

Delayed Action

Insp. Crane · 1954

⭐ 5.8

Forbidden Cargo

Cooper · 1954

⭐ 6.9

1953

Operation Diplomat

Inspector Austin · 1953

⭐ 6.1

3 Steps to the Gallows

Insp. Haley · 1953

⭐ 6.7

The Blue Parrot

Supt. Chester · 1953

⭐ 6.4

1952

Circumstantial Evidence Notable

Det. Insp. Hall · 1952

⭐ 7.0

The Night Won't Talk Notable

1952

⭐ 7.0

The Big Frame

Doctor · 1952

⭐ 4.5

1951

The Long Dark Hall

Supt. Maxey · 1951

⭐ 6.7

Blackmailed

Dr. McCormick · 1951

⭐ 4.3

Frequently appears with

Winston Churchill

David Jason

The BFG (voice)

Amanda Root

Sophie (voice)

Angela Thorne

Elizabeth II (voice)

Michael Knowles

Head of the Air Force

Full filmography

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Britain and the Blitz

2025 ⭐ 7.2

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The BFG

1990 ⭐ 6.4

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National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985 ⭐ 6.2

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Little Lord Fauntleroy

1980 ⭐ 7.4

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The Wildcats of St Trinian's

1980 ⭐ 4.3

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Queen of the Blues

1979 ⭐ 3.4

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Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair

1979 ⭐ 3.1

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The Playbirds

1978 ⭐ 4.6

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Confessions of a Driving Instructor

1976 ⭐ 4.6

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The Weekend Murders

1970 ⭐ 5.9

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Hostile Witness

1968 ⭐ 6.4

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The Night Caller

1965 ⭐ 5.6

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The Murder Game

1965 ⭐ 10.0

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Impact

1963 ⭐ 4.8

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A Matter of Choice

1963 ⭐ 6.8

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Cone of Silence

1960 ⭐ 6.8

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Further Up the Creek

1958 ⭐ 6.6

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Chain of Events

1958 ⭐ 6.3

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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1958 ⭐ 6.3

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Just My Luck

1957 ⭐ 6.1