Wally Patch
Walter Sydney Vinnicombe, known as Wally Patch, was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre.
Early life and career
Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in 1912 and at regular theatres in 1938 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His first film appearance was in 1928, and went on to appear in 213 other films. On stage he enjoyed success in the 1950 play Reluctant Heroes, the first of the Whitehall farces. He worked up to his death, with his last television appearance in the comedy Doctor in the House in 1970.
Partial filmography
Blighty - Drill SergeantBoadicea - Officer in Roman Army The King's Highway - Police ChiefCarry On - AndrewsThe Luck of the Navy - Stoker ClarkThe Guns of Loos - SergeantShooting Stars - Property ManBalaclava - Trooper StrangA Reckless Gamble - WallyYou Know What Sailors Are - SeamanHigh Treason - Peace League Commissionaire The Adventures of Dick Turpin - Jonathan WildWarned Off - MilesThe Great Game - Joe MillerKissing Cup's Race - BookieThe Sport of Kings - Panama PeteThe Skin Game - Van Driver Tell England - SergeantNever Trouble Trouble - Bill HaintonThe Great Gay Road - JoeShadows - CrippsCastle Sinister - JorkinsHeroes of the Mine - BobHere's George - FoemanIllegal - The Bookie The Lucky Number - Bookmaker at Greyhound Stadium The Good Companions - Fred - Driver's MateThe Crime at Blossoms - PalmerDon Quixote - Gypsy KingFalling for You - Publican Dora - PC William PettyBritannia of Billingsgate - HarryThe Private Life of Henry VIII - Butcher in Kitchen Channel Crossing - Sailor Trouble - Chief StewardMarooned - WilsonFriday the Thirteenth - Bookmaker Up for the Derby - Bert Davis, Bookie Sorrell and Son - BuckThe Scotland Yard Mystery - Detective Sergeant GeorgeThe Fire Raisers - Price the Trainer Those Were the Days - Insp. BriggsTiger Bay - WallyThe Man I Want - CrookPassing Shadows - SergeantOrders Is Orders - Regimental Sergeant MajorMusic Hall - FredWhat Happened to Harkness? - BullettFalling in Love - Boatman Virginia's Husband - Police SergeantBadger's Green - Mr. RogersThe Scoop - Harry HumphriesCrazy People A Glimpse of Paradise - HarryThe Old Curiosity Shop - George The Perfect Flaw - BertOnce in a New Moon - Syd ParrottBorrow a Million - BodgersThe Public Life of Henry the Ninth - LandlordBrewster's Millions - Bookmaker Street Song - WallyThat's My Uncle - Splinty WoodsDandy Dick - Police Constable Topping Death on the Set - Sergeant CrowtherWhere's George? - Ted SloaneOld Faithful - Joe RileyWhile Parents Sleep - Taxi DriverCrime Unlimited - Andrew Purvis No Monkey Business - Stage Hand Get Off My Foot - TrampOff the Dole - Detective BrownMarry the Girl - BookmakerHis Majesty and Company - Bert HicksCharing Cross Road - Langdon's Assistant Public Nuisance No. 1 - Hotel Doorman Ticket of Leave - Sergeant KnottTwice Branded - James Kaley A Wife or Two On Top of the World - CardsharperExcuse My Glove - Hurricane HarryA Touch of the Moon - Police ConstablePrison Breaker - VillarsKing of the Castle - TroutNot So Dusty - Dusty GrayThe Interrupted Honeymoon - Police ConstableThe Man Who Could Work Miracles - Supt. SmithellsDusty Ermine - Thug Luck of the Turf - Bill HarrisHail and Farewell - Sergeant MajorMen Are Not Gods - Gallery AttendantThe Scarab Murder Case - Inspector MoorYou Must Get Married - Chief BlowThe Price of Folly - Man with TipThe Street Singer - PolicemanBusman's Holiday - Jeff PinkertonThe High Command - CrawfordFarewell Again - Sgt. Maj. BillingsThe Man Who Made Diamonds - Alf HigginsNight Ride - Alf HigginsTalking Feet - Doctor Syn - Collyer's Bo'sunMissing, Believed Married - Flatiron StubbsCaptain's Orders - JohnstoneSam Small Leaves Town - Bus Passenger Holiday's End - Sergeant YerburyOwd Bob - Bookmaker - Unlucky Joe - Bank Holiday - ArthurI See Ice - Train Conductor Quiet Please - BillOn Velvet - Harry HiggsAlmost a Honeymoon - BailiffBreak the News - Prison Guard13 Men and a Gun - HansNight Alone - PolicemanAlf's Button Afloat - Sgt. HawkinsPygmalion - First BystanderThe Ware Case - Taxi DriverThe Sky's the Limit - CommissionaireThe Mind of Mr. Reeder - LomerInspector Hornleigh - Sam Holt aka Keyhole CharlieSword of Honour - Pomeroy BrownHome from Home - BanksPoison Pen - Mr. SuggsDown Our Alley - Mr. DunstableWhat Would You Do, Chums? - TomInspector Hornleigh on Holiday - Police SergeantPack Up Your Troubles - Sgt. BarkerThey Came by Night - BugsieReturn to Yesterday - Night WatchmanLaugh It Off - SergeantBand Waggon - CommissionaireNight Train to Munich - Fisherman Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt - The BullerThe Flying Squad - Bargee Henry Steps Out - WallyNeutral Port - FredTwo Smart Men - WallyGasbags - Sergeant-MajorOld Mother Riley in Business Quiet Wedding - MagistrateInspector Hornleigh Goes To It - Sergeant MajorCottage to Let - EvansOnce a Crook - WarderFacing the Music - BriggsJeannie - PorterI Thank You - Bill, The FiremanThe Common Touch - 'Nobby'The Seventh Survivor - Bob SuttonGert and Daisy's Weekend - Charlie PetersBob's Your Uncle - Sgt. BrownfootBanana Ridge - Police OfficerUnpublished Story - Taxi Driver at Victoria StationLet the People Sing - SamSalute John Citizen - Minor Role Sabotage at Sea - Tom In Which We Serve - Uncle FredWe'll Smile Again - Head PorterGet Cracking - Sgt. Joe PrestonThe Life and Death of Colonel Blimp - Sergeant Clearing Debris Women in Bondage - German Soldier The Butler's Dilemma - TomDeath by Design - Sergeant ClintonOne Exciting Night - Salvage Collector I Didn't Do It - Det Sgt. CarpDon Chicago - SergeantOld Mother Riley at Home - BouncerA Matter of Life and Death - ARP Warden Gaiety George - CommissionaireWanted for Murder - Merry-Go-Round BarkerGeorge in Civvy Street - SproutLondon Town - Constable Appointment with Crime - Joe Fisher - Garage ManagerDumb Dora Discovers Tobacco Green Fingers - DawsonDusty Bates - Uncle Hank MillerThe Ghosts of Berkeley Square - ForemanBrighton Rock - Bill Good-Time Girl - Bookie Calling Paul Temple - Spider WilliamsA Date with a Dream - UncleThe Guinea Pig - Uncle PercyRiver Patrol - The GuvThe History of Mr. Polly - CustomerHelter Skelter - BBC Commissionaire The Adventures of Jane - Customs OfficialThe Twenty Questions Murder Mystery - Police Officer 'Tiny' WhiteSalute the Toff - Bert EbbuttHammer the Toff - Bert EbbuttMy Wife's Lodger - SergeantWill Any Gentleman...? - BookmakerThought to Kill - BridgerThe Wedding of Lilli Marlene - WallyJosephine and Men - LandlordPrivate's Progress - Barman Not So Dusty - PorterSuspended Alibi - PorterThe Naked Truth - Paunchy Old ManMorning Call - Wally, the tobacconistToo Many Crooks - Sergeant / Court Usher I'm All Right Jack - WorkmanOperation Cupid - BookmakerThe Challenge - Ticket CollectorThe Millionairess - Whelk SellerThe Night We Got the Bird - Ticket collectorNothing Barred -Magazine Stall Proprietor - Serena - BarmanDanger by My Side - Factory GatekeeperSparrows Can't Sing - WatchmanA Jolly Bad Fellow - Tom PikeThe Bargee - Bargee The Comedy Man - Bar Manager Poor Cow - Customer in Pub