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Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

Actor · born 11 March 1923 · Islington, London, England

Terence Joseph Alexander (11 March 1923 – 28 May 2009) was an English film and television actor, best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the British TV drama Bergerac.

He was born in London, the son of a doctor, and grew up in Yorkshire. Alexander was educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, and Norwood College, Harrogate, and started acting in the theatre at the age of 16. During World War II he served in the British Army as a lieutenant with the 27th Lancers, and was seriously wounded by artillery fire in Italy. In 1956 he appeared on stage in Ring For Catty at the Lyric Theatre in London. He is probably best remembered as Charlie Hungerford from the detective series Bergerac, though he was also very prominent in the 1967 BBC adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. One of his early roles was in the children's series Garry Halliday. He also appeared in one episode of Please Sir in 1970 as the headteacher of a rival school.

Where to start: The Day of the Jackal (1973).

As actor 54

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Terence Alexander movie?

By viewer score, The Day of the Jackal (1973) at 7.5/10.

What are Terence Alexander’s most popular movies?

The Day of the Jackal, Waterloo, The Vault of Horror.

How many movies has Terence Alexander made?

54 films on TMDB, 54 as actor.

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