Henri Szeps
Szeps was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. Due to the German invasion of Poland, his parents fled to France. His father left the family to join the French Resistance, and his mother and three-year-old sister made their way to a refugee camp in Lausanne, where Henri was born. He spent a lot of time with foster families, and later at a French orphanage, before coming to Australia at the age of eight with his mother and sister. Szeps is probably best known for his role as selfish dentist Robert Beare in the classic Australian television comedy series Mother and Son (1984 to 1994), with Garry McDonald, Ruth Cracknell and Judy Morris. Another prominent role was in Palace of Dreams for which he received a Penguin Award. He played the Doctor in the world première of David Williamson's play, Travelling North, and was asked to repeat the performance in the 1987 film, with Leo McKern & Graham Kennedy.
Filmography (36 titles)
5.3MovieBathing Franky
Rodney · 2012
7.5ShowEscape of the Artful Dodger
Dr. Hartman · 2001
5.2MovieSouth Pacific
Benoit · 2001
6.2ShowAll Saints
George Bresnic · 1998
7.1ShowThe Man from Snowy River
Jacob Berkovich · 1994
Seeing Red
Louie Leeds · 1992
6.5MovieEdge of Power
Steve Traynor · 1989
7.5ShowMission: Impossible
Esteban Magdelena · 1988
6.5ShowHannay
1988
5.8MovieTravelling North
Saul · 1987
4.8MovieLes Patterson Saves the World
Charles Herpes · 1987
7.6MovieVietnam
Harold Holt · 1987
8.0ShowRafferty's Rules
Uncle Aniello · 1987
10.0MoviePlatypus Cove
Winston Bell · 1986
9.0MovieWarming Up
Sergeant Peter Sullivan · 1985
City West
1984
7.2ShowMother and Son
Robert Beare · 1984
6.5MovieA Tale of Two Cities
voice · 1984
5.9MovieSherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet
1983
5.2MovieNow and Forever
Barry York · 1983
6.1MovieThe Return of Captain Invincible
Chief Security Officer · 1983
5.5MovieSherlock Holmes and the Valley of Fear
(voice) · 1983
MovieThe Girl From Moonooloo
Bert · 1983
10.0MovieThe Best of Friends
Lilo · 1982
6.5MovieMystery at Castle House
Mr. Wilberforce · 1982
Daily at Dawn
1981
6.0MovieRun Rebecca, Run!
Manuel Cortes · 1981
6.0MovieFatty Finn
Mr Zilch · 1980
6.4MovieThe Plumber
David Medavoy · 1979
7.0MovieDo I Have to Kill My Child?
Doctor · 1976