Gerald Harper

Acting

Gerald Harper

Born February 15, 1931London, England, UK31 credits

Gerald Harper (15 February 1931 – 2 July 2025) was an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–67) and Hadleigh (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre. Harper was married to actress Jane Downs from 1957 until they divorced in 1975. In 2001, when he was in his early seventies, he began a relationship with 30-year-old actress Sarah Alexander; the relationship ended when she left him for actor Peter Serafinowicz in 2002. Harper died at the age of 94 on 2 July 2025.

Known For

Filmography

The Lady Vanishes
1979The Lady Vanishes
as TodhunterMovie
Thriller
1973Thriller
as Greg MilesTV
Hadleigh
1969Hadleigh
as James HadleighTV
The Caesars
1968The Caesars
as Lucius VitelliusTV
Gazette
1968Gazette
as James HadleighTV
Cilla
1968Cilla
as SelfTV
Strangler's Web
1965Strangler's Web
as Inspector MurrayMovie
Gideon's Way
1965Gideon's Way
as Deputy Commander Rae CoxTV
Public Eye
1965Public Eye
as Raymond FranksTV
Wonderful Life
1964Wonderful Life
as Sheik / Scotsman / HaroldMovie
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1964The Protectors
as Hon. Arthur KeirTV
Out of This World
1962Out of This World
as Colonel TannerTV
The Avengers
1961The Avengers
as Colonel CorfTV
Tunes of Glory
1960Tunes of Glory
as Major Hugo MacmillanMovie
The League of Gentlemen
1960The League of Gentlemen
as Captain SaundersMovie
A Night to Remember
1958A Night to Remember
as 3rd Officer - CarpathiaMovie
Tiger in the Smoke
1956Tiger in the Smoke
as Walter "Duds" MorrisonMovie
The Dam Busters
1955The Dam Busters
as RAF Officer (uncredited)Movie