Thomas Baptiste - Actor Profile

Thomas Baptiste

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
34Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1929
Birth Place: Georgetown, British Guiana

About Thomas Baptiste

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.

Thomas Baptiste Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Thomas Baptiste reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Thomas Baptiste's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Thomas Baptiste's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rise and Fall of Idi Amin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Thomas Baptiste Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Thomas Baptiste's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Thomas Baptiste has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 The Secret Laughter of Women Papa Fola Flop Similar →
1993 The Attendant The Attendant Flop Similar →
1992 Black and White in Colour Self Flop Similar →
1991 Ama Babs Flop Similar →
1991 Escape From Kampala Minawa Flop Similar →
1986 Drums Along Balmoral Drive Badinga Flop Similar →
1984 King Mr. King Flop Similar →
1984 Nairobi Affair - Flop Similar →
1981 Rise and Fall of Idi Amin Dr. Michael Oloya Hit Similar →
1980 The Dogs of War Dexter Average Similar →
1979 The Music Machine Claire's Father Flop Similar →
1979 The Class Of Miss MacMichael Visitor Flop Similar →
1978 The Wild Geese Col. Mboya Hit Similar →
1976 Countdown at Kusini John Okello Flop Similar →
1974 Honeybaby, Honeybaby Gen. Christian Awani Flop Similar →
1973 Shaft in Africa Kopo Average Similar →
1973 Black Snake Isiah Flop Similar →
1973 Ghost in the Noonday Sun Abdullah Flop Similar →
1972 In the Beautiful Caribbean Zikky Flop Similar →
1971 Pal Norman Flop Similar →
1971 Sunday Bloody Sunday Prof. Johns Hit Similar →
1969 Two Gentlemen Sharing Mutt, Moving Man Flop Similar →
1967 The Comedians Haitian Soldier (uncredited) Average Similar →
1966 Jemima + Johnny Jemima's Dad (as Tommy Baptiste) Flop Similar →
1965 Help! Bahamian Police Chief Hit Similar →
1965 The Ipcress File Barney Hit Similar →
1965 Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Dambala (Segment 3 "Voodoo") Hit Similar →
1965 Fable Mark Flop Similar →
1964 Guns at Batasi - Hit Similar →
1963 In the Cool of the Day Murray Logan's chauffeur (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1963 The Small World of Sammy Lee Café Patron Average Similar →
1961 Flame in the Streets Boyfriend Average Similar →
1959 Sapphire Man on the Street Hit Similar →
1959 Web of Evidence Haydock Flop Similar →

Thomas Baptiste - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thomas Baptiste?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Baptiste is "Rise and Fall of Idi Amin" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Thomas Baptiste acted in?

Thomas Baptiste has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thomas Baptiste?

Other notable films include "Guns at Batasi", "Sapphire", and "The Ipcress File".

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