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Gerald Harper

Actor
Born February 15, 1931Died July 2, 2025 (94 years)
Gerald Harper (15 February 1931 – 2 July 2025) was an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–67) and Hadleigh (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre. Harper was married to actress Jane Downs from 1957 until they divorced in 1975. In 2001, when he was in his early seventies, he began a relationship with 30-year-old actress Sarah Alexander; the relationship ended when she left him for actor Peter Serafinowicz in 2002.

Harper died at the age of 94 on 2 July 2025.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • A Night to Remember
  • Thriller (1973)

Known For

  • The Lady Vanishes
  • Adam Adamant Lives
  • Paradise Lagoon
  • A Game of Murder
  • Gazette
  • Strangler's Web

Filmography

1979
The Lady Vanishes · as Todhunter
1977
The Flockton Flyer (TV Series) · as Master Of Foxhounds
1973
Thriller (1973) (TV Series) · as Greg Miles
1969
Hadleigh (TV Series) · as James Hadleigh
1968
1968
The Caesars (TV Series) · as Lucius Vitellius
1968
Gazette (TV Series) · as James Hadleigh
1968
The Champions (TV Series) · as Croft
1966
Adam Adamant Lives (TV Series)
1966
A Game of Murder (TV Series) · as Det. Insp. Jack Kerry
1965
Up Jumped a Swagman · as Publicity Man
1965
Strangler's Web · as Inspector Murray
1965
Public Eye (TV Series) · as Raymond Franks
1964
Gideon C.I.D. (TV Series) · as Deputy Commander Rae Cox
1964
Swingers' Paradise · as Sheik / Scotsman / Harold
1963
Stolen Hours · as Charlie - Party Guest
1963
First Night (TV Series) · as Klaus
1963
The Dick Emery Show (TV Series) · as Cast
1963
Love Story (1963) (TV Series) · as Clive
1963
The Punch and Judy Man · as 1st Drunk
1963
The Human Jungle (TV Series) · as 1st Lawyer
1963
The Plane Makers (TV Series) · as Laurie Bamber
1963
Hancock (TV Series) · as Peter Penrose
1962
Out of This World (TV Series)
1961
1961
Ghost Squad (TV Series) · as Cast
1961
Drama 61-67 (TV Series) · as Editor's Secretary
1961
The Avengers (TV Series) · as Colonel Corf
1960
1960
The League of Gentlemen · as Captain Saunders
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series) · as Adrian
1959
No Hiding Place (TV Series)
1959
The Edgar Wallace Mysteries (TV Series) · as Inspector Murray
1958
A Night to Remember · as 3rd Officer - Carpathia
1957
Paradise Lagoon · as Ernest
1957
The DuPont Show of the Month (TV Series) · as Guildenstern
1957
Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series) · as Capt. French
1956
Stars in Your Eyes · as Dicky
1956
Tiger in the Smoke · as Walter "duds" Morrison
1956
Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Ronnie
1956
The Extra Day · as Police Constable
1955
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Chateau
1955
ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Dr. Herbert Faulkner
1955
The Dam Busters · as Raf Officer (uncredited)

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