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Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1937-10-29 (Age: 89)

Place of Birth

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK

Hugh Futcher

Biography

Hugh Futcher (born 29 October 1937) is an English actor in theatre, television and film. He was a member of the stock company of the Carry On films, with notable parts in Carry On Spying, Carry On at Your Convenience, and Carry On Behind. Other films include Roman Polanski's Repulsion (as Colin's pubmate Reggie) and the Herman's Hermits musical Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter. In television, Futcher had a recurring role in the adventure series Orlando as "Hedgehog." He has also appeared on The Saint, Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Minder, and Casualty. In 1972, he appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Sea Devils, and Six Days of Justice, in the episode "A Private Nuisance", with Earl Cameron and Mollie Sugden. Fifteen years later he was considered for the role of the Seventh Doctor, but accepted other work that precluded taking the part. He appeared with Brian Murphy and Maureen Lipman in the 1985 television drama On Your Way, Riley. In 2011, he appeared in episode 5 of series 5 of MI High as George.

Filmography (31)

⭐ 6.0 Role: Old Man

Jingle Bell Heist

2025
⭐ 6.8 Role: Hans

Tuesday

2024
⭐ 5.0 Role: Quince

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2022
⭐ 0 Role: Ernie (archive footage) (uncredited)

On Location: The Carry Ons

2001
⭐ 5.5 Role: Brakeman

102 Dalmatians

2000
⭐ 8.0 Role: Sidney Mayer

Selling Hitler

1993
⭐ 7.0 Role: Steidl

Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown

1987
⭐ 0 Role: Daphne's father

Whistling Wally

1982
⭐ 5.8 Role: Ernie (archive footage) (uncredited)

That's Carry On!

1977
⭐ 5.5 Role: Painter

Carry On Behind

1975
⭐ 5.7 Role: Citizen (uncredited)

Carry On Girls

1973
⭐ 6.3 Role: Jailer

Carry On Abroad

1972
⭐ 6.4 Role: Car Owner (uncredited)

Bless This House

1972
⭐ 7.6 Role: Hickman

Doctor Who: The Sea Devils

1972
⭐ 6.2 Role: Ernie

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971