Brian Glover
Acting

Brian Glover

Born 1934-04-02 · Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK · Died 1997-07-24

Brian Glover was an English character actor, writer and wrestler. Glover was a professional wrestler (as 'Leon Arras the Man From Paris'), teacher, and finally a film, television and stage actor, and the voice of Tetley Tea. He was married to writer Tara Prem from 1954 until his death in 1997.

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Known for

Alien³★ 6.4Viewing moment
Alien³
1992
An American Werewolf in London★ 7.4Viewing moment
An American Werewolf in London
1981
BBC Play of the Month★ 5.3Viewing moment
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · Series
Snow White: A Tale of Terror★ 6Viewing moment
Snow White: A Tale of Terror
1997
The First Great Train Robbery★ 6.7Viewing moment
The First Great Train Robbery
1978
Brannigan★ 5.8Viewing moment
Brannigan
1975
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'★ 7.7Viewing moment
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2003
The Company of Wolves★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Company of Wolves
1984
Jabberwocky★ 6Viewing moment
Jabberwocky
1977
Kafka★ 6.3Viewing moment
Kafka
1991
Ordeal by Innocence★ 4.5Viewing moment
Ordeal by Innocence
1984
Kes★ 7.5Viewing moment
Kes
1970
O Lucky Man!★ 6.8Viewing moment
O Lucky Man!
1973
Secret Army★ 7.7Viewing moment
Secret Army
1977 · Series
Paul Temple★ 7.3Viewing moment
Paul Temple
1969 · Series
Britannia Hospital★ 6.5Viewing moment
Britannia Hospital
1982
Bottom★ 7.9Viewing moment
Bottom
1991 · Series
Royal Deceit★ 5.8Viewing moment
Royal Deceit
1994
To Kill a Priest★ 6.1Viewing moment
To Kill a Priest
1988
1942: A Love Story★ 5.9Viewing moment
1942: A Love Story
1994
Campion★ 6.3Viewing moment
Campion
1989 · Series
A Midsummer Night's Dream★ 4Viewing moment
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1981
Stiff Upper Lips★ 7.4Viewing moment
Stiff Upper Lips
1998
Sweeney!★ 7.2Viewing moment
Sweeney!
1977
Absolution★ 6.4Viewing moment
Absolution
1978
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?★ 7.7Viewing moment
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
1973 · Series
The Rank and File★ 5Viewing moment
The Rank and File
1971
The Frighteners★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Frighteners
1972 · Series
Leon The Pig Farmer★ 5.2Viewing moment
Leon The Pig Farmer
1993
Black Jack★ 7.1Viewing moment
Black Jack
1979
Red Monarch★ 5Viewing moment
Red Monarch
1983
Quiller★ 10Viewing moment
Quiller
1975 · Series
The Regiment★ 4.5Viewing moment
The Regiment
1972 · Series
Joseph Andrews★ 4.1Viewing moment
Joseph Andrews
1977
Sez Les★ 6.3Viewing moment
Sez Les
1969 · Series
Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen★ 6.2Viewing moment
Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen
1985
Laughterhouse★ 5Viewing moment
Laughterhouse
1985
Six Characters in Search of An Author★ 1Viewing moment
Six Characters in Search of An Author
1992
It's No Joke Living in BarnsleyViewing moment
It's No Joke Living in Barnsley
1976
Speech DayViewing moment
Speech Day
1973

Frequent collaborators

Kevin McNallyKevin McNallyBarry HansonBarry HansonViktors RitelisViktors RitelisCharles DanceCharles DancePete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteTimothy WestTimothy WestMichael HordernMichael HordernPhil DavisPhil Davis