Nicholas Smith

Nicholas Smith

Known for

Acting

Born

March 5, 1934

Birthplace

Banstead, Surrey, England, UK

Died

December 6, 2015 (aged 81)

Biography

Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store.

Best known work

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

2005

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

1963

Fellini's Casanova

Fellini's Casanova

1976

The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

1972

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

1975

The Avengers

The Avengers

1961

The Twelve Chairs

The Twelve Chairs

1970

The Saint

The Saint

1962

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

1974

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

1972

Filmography

2022
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
as Archive Footage
2007
M.I. HighTV
as Professor Quakermass (1 episode)
2005
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
as Reverend Clement Hedges (voice)
2005
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
as Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (archive footage) (uncredited)
2003
The Ghouls
2003
Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth'
as Self
2001
Richard & JudyTV
as Self (1 episode)
2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
as Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (archive footage) (uncredited)
1998
What Rats Won't Do
as Chaplain
1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestTV
as Quentin (voice) (1 episode)
1994
Martin ChuzzlewitTV
as Mr Spottletoe (1 episode)
1992
Grace & FavourTV
as Mr Cuthbert Rumbold (12 episodes)
1979
Worzel GummidgeTV
as Mr. Foster (1 episode)
1977
Are You Being Served? The Movie
as Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold
1977
The Sunday DramaTV
as Andreas Wolke (1 episode)
1976
Fellini's Casanova
as Casanova's Brother
1975
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
as Hunkston
1975
The SweeneyTV
as Simpkins (1 episode)
1974
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
as Death Wish
1973
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Hastings
1973
Baxter!
as Taxi Driver
1973
Last of the Summer WineTV
as Vicar (1 episode)
1972
Are You Being Served?TV
as Mr. Rumbold (69 episodes)
1972
The Canterbury Tales
as Friar
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesTV
as Solicitor (1 episode)