Albert Martin Boddey (16 April 1907 – 24 October 1975) was a British film and television actor. Boddey started acting when he was nearly 40, often portraying irritable authority figures such as police officers or magistrates. He was a founder member of the Lord's Taverners charity.

Selected filmography

* '' A Song for Tomorrow'' (1948) – Major * ''

The Third Man ''The Third Man'' is a 1949 film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt, Orson Welles as Harry Lime and Trevor Howard as Major Calloway. Set in post-Worl ...

'' (1949) – Russian Military Policeman (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) – Civilian (uncredited) * '' The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery'' (1950) – 2nd Plainclothesman (uncredited) * '' Cairo Road'' (1950) – Maj. Ahmed Mustafa * '' State Secret'' (1950) – Clubman * '' The Dancing Years'' (1950) – Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Seven Days to Noon'' (1950) – Gen. Willoughby * '' Cage of Gold'' (1950) – Adams * '' The Franchise Affair'' (1951) – Insp. Hallam * '' The Adventurers'' (1951) – Chief Engineer * ''

Laughter in Paradise ''Laughter in Paradise'' is a 1951 British comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, starring Alastair Sim, Fay Compton, George Cole, and Guy Middleton. It was written by Jack Davies and Michael Pertwee. The film was remade as '' Some Will, S ...

'' (1951) – Store Shopwalker * '' Cloudburst'' (1951) – Desk Sergeant * '' Valley of Eagles'' (1951) – Chief of the Lost Valley * '' Appointment with Venus'' (1951) – Sgt. Vogel * ''

The Magic Box ''The Magic Box'' is a 1951 British Technicolor biographical drama film directed by John Boulting. The film stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, with numerous cameo appearances by performers such as Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivie ...

'' (1951) – Sitter in Bath Studio * ''

Venetian Bird ''Venetian Bird'' (U.S. title ''The Assassin'') is a 1952 British thriller film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring Richard Todd, Eva Bartok and John Gregson. The screenplay was adapted by Victor Canning from his 1950 Venetian Bird (novel), no ...

'' (1952) – Gufo * ''

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'' (1952) – Russian Security Officer * ''

Folly to Be Wise ''Folly to Be Wise'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Frank Launder and starring Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, Roland Culver, Colin Gordon, Martita Hunt and Edward Chapman. It was written by James Bridie, John Dighton and Launder ...

'' (1953) – Visiting Brigadier (uncredited) * '' Sailor of the King'' (1953) – German Officer (uncredited) * '' Park Plaza 605'' (1953) – Stumpy * '' Personal Affair'' (1953) – Police Insp. Fred Garland (uncredited) * '' Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue'' (1953) – General Cadogan * '' Face the Music'' (1954) – Insp. Mulrooney * ''

Doctor in the House Doctor in the House may refer to: * Doctor in the House (novel), ''Doctor in the House'' (novel), a 1952 novel by Richard Gordon ** Doctor in the House (film), ''Doctor in the House'' (film), a 1954 British film adaptation of the novel *** Doctor i ...

'' (1954) – Demonstrator at pedal machine * '' Forbidden Cargo'' (1954) – Sub-Director Holt * '' Seagulls Over Sorrento'' (1954) – Member of Admiralty Board (uncredited) * '' Mad About Men'' (1954) – Marco (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1954) – Doctor * '' Up to His Neck'' (1955) – Chang * '' Secret Venture'' (1955) – Squire Marlowe, the Wrestler * '' The Iron Petticoat'' (1956) – Grisha * '' The Last Man to Hang?'' (1956) – Detective Sgt. Horne * '' Eyewitness'' (1956) – Police Sgt. (uncredited) * '' The Silken Affair'' (1956) – Detective * '' You Can't Escape'' (1956) – Insp. Crane * '' There's Always a Thursday'' (1957) – Sergeant * '' How to Murder a Rich Uncle'' (1957) – Police Sergeant * '' These Dangerous Years'' (1957) * '' Man in the Shadow'' (1957) – Doctor (uncredited) * '' Cat Girl'' (1957) – Cafferty * '' Not Wanted on Voyage'' (1957) – Captain * '' The Duke Wore Jeans'' (1958) * ''

No Time to Die ''No Time to Die'' is a 2021 spy thriller film and the twenty-fifth in the List of James Bond films, ''James Bond'' series, and the fifth and final to star Daniel Craig as fictional British MI6 agent Portrayal of James Bond in film, James Bon ...

'' (1958) – SS colonel * '' Indiscreet'' (1958) – Albert (uncredited) * '' Carry On Sergeant'' (1958) – Sixth Specialist * ''

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'' (1958) – Bus Inspector * '' The Adventures of Hal 5'' (1958) – Doctor * '' I Only Arsked!'' (1958) – (uncredited) * '' The Two-Headed Spy'' (1958) – Gen. Optiz * '' The Square Peg'' (1958) – (uncredited) * '' Violent Moment'' (1959) – Nightwatchman (uncredited) * '' Carry On Nurse'' (1959) – Perkins * '' Idol on Parade'' (1959) – Chucker-out (uncredited) * '' The Siege of Pinchgut'' (1959) – Brigadier * '' I'm All Right Jack'' (1959) – Num Yum's Executive * '' Killers of Kilimanjaro'' (1959) – Gunther * '' Moment of Danger'' (1960) – Sir John Middleburgh * '' Too Hot to Handle'' (1960) – Mr. Arpels * ''

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'' (1960) – Insp. Richards * '' Sands of the Desert'' (1960) – Mertons * '' A Circle of Deception'' (1960) – Henry Crow * ''

The Naked Edge ''The Naked Edge'' is a 1961 thriller film starring Gary Cooper (in his final film role) and Deborah Kerr. The film was a United Kingdom, British-American co-production distributed by United Artists, directed by Michael Anderson (director), Micha ...

'' (1961) – Jason Roote * '' The Kitchen'' (1961) – Max * '' The Wrong Arm of the Law'' (1963) – Superintendent J.S. Forest * '' Girl in the Headlines'' (1963) – Inspector * '' The Man Who Finally Died'' (1963) – Policeman with Dog (uncredited) * '' A Man for All Seasons'' (1966) – Governor of Tower * '' Bedazzled'' (1967) – Cardinal (uncredited) * '' The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer'' (1970) – Major Mathieson * '' Tales from the Crypt'' (1972) – Husband – Richard Clayton (segment 1 "And All Through The House") * '' Dark Places'' (1973) – Sgt. Riley * '' Psychomania'' (1973) – Coroner * '' The Naked Civil Servant'' (1975) – Magistrate (final film role)

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* 1907 births 1975 deaths Scottish male film actors Scottish male television actors Actors from Stirling 20th-century Scottish male actors Male actors from Stirling (council area) {{UK-film-actor-stub