Derek Royle

Derek Royle

1928–1990 (aged 61)·Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK

Best known for Young Charlie Chaplin (as Workhouse Registrar) and Will Shakespeare (as William Kempe).

20Credits11 TV · 9 films
1965–2005Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedYoung Charlie Chaplin
7.0 Average ratingacross 18 titles

Top TV shows 11best Derek Royle shows

  1. 1Young Charlie Chaplin posterYoung Charlie ChaplinWorkhouse Registrar · 3 eps · 198910.0
  2. 2Will Shakespeare posterWill ShakespeareWilliam Kempe · 5 eps · 197810.0
  3. 3Fawlty Towers posterFawlty TowersMr. Leeman · 1 ep · 19758.3
  4. 4'Allo 'Allo! poster'Allo 'Allo!Ernest Leclerc · 8 eps · 19847.8
  5. 5Shine on Harvey Moon posterShine on Harvey MoonCivil Defence Man · 1 ep · 19827.7
  6. 6Men of AffairsWithers · 1 ep · 19737.0
  7. 7Number 10 posterNumber 10Turnham · 1 ep · 19837.0
  8. 8The Bill posterThe Bill1 ep · 19846.8
  9. 9Life Begins at FortyMaurice Brough · 1 ep · 19786.7
  10. 10Life of Shakespeare posterLife of ShakespeareWilliam Kempe · 5 eps · 1978
  11. 11Hogg's Back19 eps · 1975

Top movies 9best Derek Royle movies

  1. 1The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt posterThe Come-Uppance of Captain KattThe Professor/Frank Lucas · 198610.0
  2. 2Magical Mystery Tour posterMagical Mystery TourJolly Jimmy · 19676.6
  3. 3The Funny Blokes of British ComedyMr. Leeman (archive footage) (uncredited) · 20056.5
  4. 4Death Watch posterDeath WatchDave Matthieson · 19806.3
  5. 5Work Is a 4-Letter Word posterWork Is a 4-Letter WordBriggs · 19686.0
  6. 6The End of Arthur's Marriage posterThe End of Arthur's MarriageTaxi Driver · 19655.6
  7. 7IndiscreetLawford · 19885.5
  8. 8Confessions of a Sex Maniac posterConfessions of a Sex ManiacSir Bernard Storm · 19745.1
  9. 9Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! posterDon't Just Lie There, Say Something!Potts · 19734.2

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