Andrew Sachs
Acting
Biography
Andrew Sachs was a German-born British actor. He made his name on British television and is best known for his portrayals of Manuel in Fawlty Towers, a role for which he was BAFTA-nominated and also as Ramsay Clegg in Coronation Street.
Born: April 7, 1930
Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany
Known For
Fawlty Towers
Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
Egypt
Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves.
It's Your Move
A silent slapstick comedy depicting the travails of young couple moving into a new home, who hire an accident-prone firm of house removers, headed by Sykes. It features an all-star cast including Tommy Cooper, Bernard Cribbins, Jimmy Edwards, Irene Handl, Bob Todd and Andrew Sachs.
The Galactic Garden
A pair of space travellers arrive on Earth to study the planet's lifeforms, landing in an English garden. However, on Earth they are about three quarters of an inch tall and therefore find themselves encountering its natural and giant indigenous life, such as worms, spiders, goldfish and a tortoise. A drama documentary on natural history with a science fiction twist.
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.
Consuming Passions
Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton (Tyler Butterworth) accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
Monkey
Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.
The Forgotten Toys
The Forgotten Toys is an animated series made by Hibbert Ralph Entertainment, featuring the voices of Joanna Lumley and Bob Hoskins. The voice of Andrew Sachs is also featured. It is a poignant tale of abandoned toys who are searching for a child to love them.
Survival
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
The Forgotten Toys
A festive tale about two lost toys searching for a new home.
Filmography
as Jenkins
as Mantel Clock (voice)
as Bobby Swanson
as Clumsy Waiter
as Groat
as Self / Manuel
as Self
as Self
as Narrator
as Mr. Loveday
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Himself
as Narrator
as Self - Narrator
as TV Announcer
as Skagra (voice)
as Mr. Rubens
as Narrator (voice)
as Various Characters (voice)
as George Gardener
as Narrator (voice)
as Additional Voices (voice)
as Josef Horowitz
as André / Superintendent
as Narrator
as Chef / Old Man (voice)
as The Gingerbread Man / Mr Salt / Herr Von Cuckoo / Sleek the Mouse
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Himself
as Self
as Jason
as Narrator
as Father Morgan
as Mendel Lan
as Vector
as MC
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Roadsweeper
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Trinculo
as Sidney
as Voice of Horse / Yu-Lung
as Hospital Inmate
as Self
as Carlos
as Guido
as Interviewer / 1st Naval Officer / Security Chief
as Man in Church
as Manuel
as Friar
as Snell
as Musician Zhuchkov
as Walter Wagner
as Jeremy Nisbett
as TV Announcer (uncredited)
as Doctor
as German Captain
as Short-Changed US Seaman
as Jacques
as Convict
as Ramsay Clegg
as A.C. 2 Briggs
as Schoolboy (uncredited)