Hugh Futcher
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 (42 titles)
6.0MovieJingle Bell Heist
Old Man · 2025
6.8MovieTuesday
Hans · 2024
5.0MovieA Midsummer Night's Dream
Quince · 2022
8.3ShowTed Lasso
Nigel · 2020
8.2ShowThe Crown
David Ben-Gurion · 2016
MovieOn Location: The Carry Ons
Ernie (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2001
5.5Movie102 Dalmatians
Brakeman · 2000
8.0MovieSelling Hitler
Sidney Mayer · 1993
7.0MovieJohann Strauss: The King Without a Crown
Steidl · 1987
MovieWhistling Wally
Daphne's father · 1982
7.2ShowMinder
Mo · 1979
5.8MovieThat's Carry On!
Ernie (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1977
7.7ShowSecret Army
Jean · 1977
5.5MovieCarry On Behind
Painter · 1975
8.0ShowThe Sweeney
The Porter · 1975
5.7MovieCarry On Girls
Citizen (uncredited) · 1973
6.3MovieCarry On Abroad
Jailer · 1972
6.4MovieBless This House
Car Owner (uncredited) · 1972
7.6MovieDoctor Who: The Sea Devils
Hickman · 1972
6.2MovieCarry On at Your Convenience
Ernie · 1971
7.0MovieJourney to Murder
Wardrobe Dresser · 1971
7.1MovieAnne of the Thousand Days
Crowd Heckler (uncredited) · 1969
6.1MovieCarry On Again Doctor
Taxi Driver (uncredited) · 1969
6.9MovieBattle of Britain
RAF Ground Crew (uncredited) · 1969
10.0MovieSon of Man
1st Heckler · 1969
6.0MovieBefore Winter Comes
Joe · 1969
5.3MovieMrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Swothard · 1968
6.7MovieQuatermass and the Pit
Sapper West · 1967
3.3MovieThe Magnificent Two
Soldier (uncredited) · 1967
6.7MovieDon't Lose Your Head
Guard (uncredited) · 1967