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Andrew Sachs

Bio: Andrew Sachs was a German-born British actor. He made his name on British television and is best known for his portrayals of Manuel in Fawlty Towers, a role for which he was BAFTA-nominated and also as Ramsay Clegg in Coronation Street
Born: Mon, Apr 07 1930
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Death: Wed, Nov 23 2016
Andrew Sachs is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Breaking the Bank
Breaking the Bank
Andrew Sachs was 86 in Breaking the Bank as 'Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2016
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Andrew Sachs was 82 in Quartet as 'Bobby Swanson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2012
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Andrew Sachs was 82 in Run For Your Wife as 'Clumsy Waiter'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Andrew Sachs was 79 in Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened as 'Self / Manuel'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2009
Poster of We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
Andrew Sachs was 78 in We Are Most Amused as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 2008
Poster of What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
Andrew Sachs was 76 in What the Pythons Did Next... as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Mr. Loveday's Little Outing
Mr. Loveday's Little Outing
Andrew Sachs was 76 in Mr. Loveday's Little Outing as 'Mr. Loveday'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 07 2006
Poster of Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David
Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David
Andrew Sachs was 75 in Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 2006
Poster of Fawlty Towers Revisited
Fawlty Towers Revisited
Andrew Sachs was 75 in Fawlty Towers Revisited as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2005
Poster of Benjamin's Struggle
Benjamin's Struggle
Andrew Sachs was 75 in Benjamin's Struggle
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2005
Poster of Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World
Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World
Andrew Sachs was 75 in Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World as 'Self - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 2005
Poster of Doctor Who: Shada
Doctor Who: Shada
Andrew Sachs was 73 in Doctor Who: Shada as 'Skagra (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 2003
Poster of Nowhere in Africa
Nowhere in Africa
Andrew Sachs was 71 in Nowhere in Africa as 'Mr. Rubens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2001
Poster of Eyewitness: Monster
Eyewitness: Monster
Andrew Sachs was 67 in Eyewitness: Monster as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 29 1997
Poster of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years
Andrew Sachs was 67 in Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of Taxandria
Taxandria
Andrew Sachs was 65 in Taxandria as 'André / Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of The Forgotten Toys
The Forgotten Toys
Andrew Sachs was 64 in The Forgotten Toys as 'Chef / Old Man (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Andrew Sachs was 63 in The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Consuming Passions
Consuming Passions
Andrew Sachs was 57 in Consuming Passions
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1988
Poster of Spirits of the Forest
Spirits of the Forest
Andrew Sachs was 57 in Spirits of the Forest as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of The Galactic Garden
The Galactic Garden
Andrew Sachs was 54 in The Galactic Garden as 'Vector'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1985
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Andrew Sachs was 52 in It's Your Move as 'Roadsweeper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Andrew Sachs was 49 in The Tempest as 'Trinculo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1980
Poster of Revenge of the Pink Panther
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Andrew Sachs was 47 in Revenge of the Pink Panther as 'Hospital Inmate'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Are You Being Served? The Movie
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Andrew Sachs was 47 in Are You Being Served? The Movie as 'Carlos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Andrew Sachs was 46 in James and the Giant Peach as 'Interviewer / 1st Naval Officer / Security Chief'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1976
Poster of House of Mortal Sin
House of Mortal Sin
Andrew Sachs was 45 in House of Mortal Sin as 'Man in Church'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1976
Poster of Robin Hood Junior
Robin Hood Junior
Andrew Sachs was 44 in Robin Hood Junior as 'Friar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Romance with a Double Bass
Romance with a Double Bass
Andrew Sachs was 43 in Romance with a Double Bass as 'Musician Zhuchkov'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Hitler: The Last Ten Days
Hitler: The Last Ten Days
Andrew Sachs was 43 in Hitler: The Last Ten Days as 'Walter Wagner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1973
Poster of Quest for Love
Quest for Love
Andrew Sachs was 41 in Quest for Love as 'TV Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1971
Poster of If Only the Trains Came
If Only the Trains Came
Andrew Sachs was 38 in If Only the Trains Came as 'Sergei Sergeich'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1968
Poster of Number Ten
Number Ten
Andrew Sachs was 38 in Number Ten as 'Nigel Fenn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1968
Poster of We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy
Andrew Sachs was 33 in We Joined the Navy as 'Short-Changed US Seaman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1963
Poster of Nothing Barred
Nothing Barred
Andrew Sachs was 31 in Nothing Barred as 'Convict'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of The Night We Dropped a Clanger
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
Andrew Sachs was 29 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger as 'A.C. 2 Briggs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1959
Poster of Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry
Andrew Sachs was 16 in Hue and Cry as 'Schoolboy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Spies of Warsaw
Spies of Warsaw
Andrew Sachs was 82+ in Spies of Warsaw as 'Herschenson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 09 2013
Poster of Going Postal
Going Postal
Andrew Sachs was 80+ in Going Postal as 'Groat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 30 2010
Poster of All Star Mr & Mrs
All Star Mr & Mrs
Andrew Sachs was 78+ in All Star Mr & Mrs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 2008
Poster of Egypt
Egypt
Andrew Sachs was 75+ in Egypt as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 2005
Poster of This World
This World
Andrew Sachs was 73+ in This World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 2004
Poster of Attachments
Attachments
Andrew Sachs was 70+ in Attachments as 'Murray Plaskow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2000
Poster of That Peter Kay Thing
That Peter Kay Thing
Andrew Sachs was 69+ in That Peter Kay Thing
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 2000
Poster of Jack of Hearts
Jack of Hearts
Andrew Sachs was 69+ in Jack of Hearts as 'Peter Pryce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 04 1999
Poster of The Legend of the Lost Keys
The Legend of the Lost Keys
Andrew Sachs was 67+ in The Legend of the Lost Keys as 'George Gardener'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1998
Poster of Incredible Journeys
Incredible Journeys
Andrew Sachs was 66+ in Incredible Journeys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of The Forgotten Toys
The Forgotten Toys
Andrew Sachs was 66+ in The Forgotten Toys as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Andrew Sachs was 65+ in Silent Witness as 'Josef Horowitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of William's Wish Wellingtons
William's Wish Wellingtons
Andrew Sachs was 64+ in William's Wish Wellingtons as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1994
Poster of Pirates
Pirates
Andrew Sachs was 64+ in Pirates
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1994
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Andrew Sachs was 64+ in Eyewitness as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1994
Poster of Every Silver Lining
Every Silver Lining
Andrew Sachs was 63+ in Every Silver Lining
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 27 1993
Poster of The Mushroom Picker
The Mushroom Picker
Andrew Sachs was 62+ in The Mushroom Picker as 'Tadeus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of The Dream Machine
The Dream Machine
Andrew Sachs was 61+ in The Dream Machine as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Andrew Sachs was 60+ in Cluedo as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Under the Sun
Under the Sun
Andrew Sachs was 59+ in Under the Sun as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Andrew Sachs was 58+ in This Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Andrew Sachs was 56+ in Casualty as 'Father Morgan, Mendel Lan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Architecture at the Crossroads
Architecture at the Crossroads
Andrew Sachs was 55+ in Architecture at the Crossroads as 'Narrator - (Voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1986
Poster of There Comes A Time...
There Comes A Time...
Andrew Sachs was 54+ in There Comes A Time...
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Big Deal
Big Deal
Andrew Sachs was 54+ in Big Deal as 'MC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Tom O'Connor
Tom O'Connor
Andrew Sachs was 54+ in Tom O'Connor
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Andrew Sachs was 53+ in Natural World as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Andrew Sachs was 52+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Timewatch
Timewatch
Andrew Sachs was 52+ in Timewatch as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1982
Poster of Dead Ernest
Dead Ernest
Andrew Sachs was 51+ in Dead Ernest
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Andrew Sachs was 51+ in Bergerac as 'Moise Davidson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Andrew Sachs was 49+ in Minder as 'Sidney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Andrew Sachs was 48+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Monkey
Monkey
Andrew Sachs was 48+ in Monkey as 'Voice of Horse / Yu-Lung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Andrew Sachs was 47+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
Andrew Sachs was 45+ in Fawlty Towers as 'Manuel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Andrew Sachs was 44+ in Rising Damp as 'Snell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974
Poster of Codename
Codename
Andrew Sachs was 40+ in Codename as 'Stein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Callan
Callan
Andrew Sachs was 37+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Andrew Sachs was 32+ in The Saint as 'Jacques'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Dial RIX
Dial RIX
Andrew Sachs was 32+ in Dial RIX
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 1962
Poster of Survival
Survival
Andrew Sachs was 30+ in Survival
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Andrew Sachs was 30+ in Coronation Street as 'Ramsay Clegg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960