Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years.
Known For
Kingdom of Heaven
(2005)
Old Guard (director's cut)
Hot Fuzz
(2007)
Mr. Treacher
10,000 BC
(2008)
Pyramid God
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
(2016)
Wilder
The Eagle Has Landed
(1976)
George Wilde (Publican)
My Cousin Rachel
(2017)
Seecombe
Mary Reilly
(1996)
Vicar
Brannigan
(1975)
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
The Christmas Candle
(2013)
Oliver Barber
The Tall Guy
(1989)
Mr Morrow
The Emperor's New Clothes
(2001)
Bargee
Full Filmography
Acting
Brannigan
(1975)
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
The Eagle Has Landed
(1976)
George Wilde (Publican)
Meriel the Ghost Girl
(1976)
Mr. Smith
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
(1978)
Doyle
Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
(1979)
Tyssan
Privates on Parade
(1983)
Burning Ambition
(1988)
Deaf Man
The Tall Guy
(1989)
Mr Morrow
Needle
(1990)
Jack - Danny's Cellmate
Anchoress
(1993)
Old Pilgrim
Mary Reilly
(1996)
Vicar
The Ugly
(1997)
Police photographer
Tube Tales
(1999)
Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")
The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
(2000)
Mr. Browne
The Emperor's New Clothes
(2001)
Bargee
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
(2001)
Doctor
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
(2001)
Old Lord
The Rocket Post
(2004)
Hector McDougal
Kingdom of Heaven
(2005)
Old Guard (director's cut)
The Haunting of #24
(2007)
Man In Pub
Hot Fuzz
(2007)
Mr. Treacher
10,000 BC
(2008)
Pyramid God
Lecture 21
(2008)
Simrock
The Christmas Candle
(2013)
Oliver Barber
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
(2016)
Wilder
My Cousin Rachel
(2017)
Seecombe