William Marlowe was an American actor known for his roles in Wuthering Heights (1967), The Gentle Touch (1980), and Dempsey and Makepeace (1985). He was born on July 25, 1930, in London, England, and passed away on January 31, 2003, in Carmarthen, Wales.
Personal and Family Life
William Marlowe had a diverse family life, marrying three times. His wives included Linda Marlowe, Catherine Schell, and Kismet Delgado, with whom he remained until his death in 2003. He had a brother, Derek Marlowe, who was a writer. Throughout his career, Marlowe was known for his dark hair and distinctive pock-marked face.
Career
Marlowe trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and often portrayed police officers or military characters, showcasing his talent for playing authority figures. His notable roles included a chief inspector in The Gentle Touch and the villain Guy of Gisbourne in The Legend of Robin Hood. Despite his success, Marlowe once dreamed of becoming a writer before fully dedicating himself to acting.
Death and Legacy
William Marlowe died on January 31, 2003, in Carmarthen, Wales, under undisclosed circumstances. His contributions to television and film have left a lasting impact, especially in the genre of crime dramas where his performances were frequently celebrated. Marlowe’s legacy continues through the characters he portrayed, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Place to Go | 1963-07-01 | Charlie Batey |
| Amsterdam Affair | 1968-06-09 | |
| A Prize of Arms | 1962-12-11 | Sergeant Ward |
| Robbery | 1967-08-01 | Dave Aitken |
| Zeppelin | 1971-04-08 | Anderson |
| The Uncle | 1965-04-23 | Wayne |
| Cry Freedom | 1987-11-06 | Police Sergeant |
| Revolution | 1985-12-25 | Sgt Marley |
| The Snow Goose | 1971-11-15 | Sailor |
| The Heroes of Telemark | 1965-11-12 | Claus |
| Wuthering Heights | 1967-10-28 | Hindley |
| Where’s Jack? | 1969-04-01 | Tom Sheppard |
| The Royal Hunt of the Sun | 1969-10-05 | Candia |
| Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen | 1975-05-10 | Lester |
| Play It Cool | 1962-03-01 | Cabbie |
| Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil | 1971-03-06 | Mailer |
| The Eyes Have It | 1973-06-09 | Jeffries |
| The Bond | 1965-12-01 | Jeff |
| Already It’s Tomorrow | 1961-11-06 | Policeman |
| Luther | 1968-01-29 | The Knight |
| Journey to Murder | 1971-01-01 | Randolph Verdew |
| Man Charged | 1971-10-12 | Det. Con. Wallets |
| The Gentle Touch | 1980-04-11 | Det. Chief Insp. Russell |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Lester |
| The Persuaders! | 1971-09-17 | Carl Harris |
| Out of This World | 1962-06-30 | |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | |
| Callan | 1967-07-08 | |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Soldier |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Breakaway | 1980-01-11 | |
| Thriller | 1973-04-14 | Jeffries |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Smith |
| Barlow | 1971-09-15 | |
| The Wednesday Play | 1964-09-30 | |
| Journey to the Unknown | 1968-09-26 | |
| The Legend of Robin Hood | 1975-11-23 | |
| Zero One | 1962-10-03 | |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Harry Mailer |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Fairfax |
| The Human Jungle | 1963-03-30 | Peter Anthony |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | John Gorman |
| Wuthering Heights | 1967-10-28 | Hindley |
| Manhunt | 1970-01-02 | Michel |