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Biography
John Edward Thaw was an English actor. He became best known for his television roles starring as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney (1975–1978) and as Detective Chief Inspector Morse in Inspector Morse (1987–2000). He also worked on stage and in films.
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Awards & recognition
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1993
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1990
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1992 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1991 · nominated
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- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1988 · nominated
Filmography19 titles
Sherlock Holmes
1984as Jonathan Small
1984as Jonathan Small
The Sweeney
1975as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
1975as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Inspector Morse
1987as Chief Inspector Morse
1987as Chief Inspector Morse
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971as Lt. Holst
1971as Lt. Holst
Chaplin
1992as Fred Karno
1992as Fred Karno
The Sign of Four
1987as Jonathan Small
1987as Jonathan Small
Kavanagh QC
1995as James Kavanagh Q.C.
1995as James Kavanagh Q.C.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962as Bosworth (uncredited)
1962as Bosworth (uncredited)
Cry Freedom
1987as Kruger
1987as Kruger
The Onedin Line
1971as Mr, Carby
1971as Mr, Carby
Sweeney!
1977as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
1977as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Into the Blue
1997as Harry Barnett
1997as Harry Barnett
The Bofors Gun
1968as Gunner Featherstone
1968as Gunner Featherstone
Buried Treasure
2001as Harry Jenkins
2001as Harry Jenkins
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
1972as Shavers
1972as Shavers
Sweeney 2
1978as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
1978as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
The Protectors
1972as Mario Carpiano
1972as Mario Carpiano
Catch Me a Spy
1971as (uncredited)
1971as (uncredited)
The Grass Is Singing
1981as Dick Turner
1981as Dick Turner