Biography
Thomas Baptiste
Acting
Thomas Baptiste was born on March 17, 1929 in Georgetown, British Guiana. He was an actor, known for The Wild Geese (1978), The Ipcress File (1965) and for playing Coronation Street's first black character. He died on December 6, 2018 in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England. In total, there are 54 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Thomas Baptiste's complete filmography — 34 films and 20 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
54
Movies
34
Series
20
Career average
6.7/10
Birth date
03/17/1929
Place of birth
Georgetown, British Guiana
Date of death
12/06/2018
Filmography highlights
Movies
The Secret Laughter of Women
1999 · 5.2
The Attendant
1993 · 4.4
Black and White in Colour
1992 · 10.0
Ama
1991 · 7.0
Escape From Kampala
1991
Drums Along Balmoral Drive
1986
King
1984 · 10.0
Nairobi Affair
1984 · 5.6
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
1981 · 7.6
The Dogs of War
1980 · 5.8
The Music Machine
1979 · 10.0
The Class Of Miss MacMichael
1978 · 5.2
The Wild Geese
1978 · 6.8
Countdown at Kusini
1976 · 7.0
Honeybaby, Honeybaby
1974 · 6.0
Series
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Winners and Losers
1989 · 9.0
The Play on One
1988 · 6.0
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First Sight
1987
Rockliffe's Babies
1987 · 5.8
EastEnders
1985 · 4.2
Minder
1979 · 7.2
Return of the Saint
1978 · 7.0
The Professionals
1977 · 7.6
The Fosters
1976 · 5.8
Born Free
1974 · 7.0
Divorce His, Divorce Hers
1973 · 6.7
Crown Court
1972 · 5.7
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
ITV Playhouse
1967 · 7.0
Till Death Us Do Part
1966 · 7.6