Meet the Cast of The Singing Detective

Released on November 16, 1986
Drama

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

Full Cast of The Singing Detective

Michael Gambon

as Philip Marlow (6 episodes)

Jim Carter

as Mr. Marlow (6 episodes)

James Edward Carter is an English actor. He is best known for his role in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) playing Mr Carson...

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton (born 9 January 1956) is an English actress and singer. After training at t...

David Ryall

as Mr. Hall (6 episodes)

Ron Cook

as First Mysterious Man (6 episodes)

Ron Cook was born on December 1, 1948 and is currently 75 years old.

George Rossi

as Second Mysterious Man (6 episodes)

Janet Henfrey

as Schoolteacher (6 episodes)

Janet E. A. Henfrey (born 16 August 1935) is a British stage and television actress. She is best known for playing Mr...

Simon Chandler

as Dr. Finlay (6 episodes)

Simon Chandler was born on January 1, 1953 and is currently 71 years old.

Ken Stott

Heather Tobias

Trevor Cooper

Trevor Cooper was born on May 21, 1953 and is currently 71 years old.

Malcolm Storry

Errol Shaker

David Thewlis

David Wheeler (born 20 March 1963), better known as David Thewlis, is an English actor, director, screenwriter, and a...

Bill Paterson

as Dr. Gibbon

Bill Paterson (born 3 June 1945) is a Scottish stage, film and television actor.

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