Thomas Baptiste

Born: 1929-03-17

Birthplace: Georgetown, British Guiana

Biography

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.

Known For

The Wild Geese
The Ipcress File
Help!
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
The Dogs of War
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sapphire
Shaft in Africa
The Comedians
Black Snake

Top Movie Credits

The Wild Geese Col. Mboya
Help! Bahamian Police Chief
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Dambala (Segment 3 "Voodoo")
Sapphire Man on the Street
The Comedians Haitian Soldier (uncredited)