Kenneth Cope

Kenneth Cope

Deceased · Born: Apr 14, 1931 · Died: Sep 12, 2024

Personal Details

BornApr 14, 1931 Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

Kenneth Charles Cope, a highly accomplished and multifaceted English actor, has garnered widespread recognition for his remarkable ability to effortlessly transition between a diverse array of roles, consistently showcasing his impressive range and versatility.

One of his most iconic and enduring performances to date is undoubtedly his portrayal of Marty Hopkirk in the cult classic British television series Randall and Hopkirk, a role that has become deeply ingrained in popular culture.

Additionally, Cope's impressive résumé also boasts a memorable stint as Jed Stone in the esteemed and long-running soap opera Coronation Street, a testament to his ability to excel in a wide range of genres and formats.

Furthermore, his performance as Ray Hilton in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 drama Brookside has solidified his reputation as a master of his craft, earning him widespread critical acclaim and a loyal fan base.

Through his extensive and varied body of work, Kenneth Charles Cope has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor, with a depth and breadth of experience that is truly unparalleled in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2008
{"id":1500,"title":"Hustle","year":2007,"character":"Colin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hustle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1500.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Hustle
Hustle as Colin
{"id":24084,"title":"Captives","year":"1994","character":"Dr Hockley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24084.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Captives
Captives as Dr Hockley
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1994,"character":"John Ikin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as John Ikin
{"id":10037,"title":"Bergerac","year":1989,"character":"Ted Swinton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bergerac","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Bergerac
Bergerac as Ted Swinton
{"id":103831194,"title":"Truckers","year":1987,"character":"Stubs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/truckers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831194.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Truckers
Truckers as Stubs
{"id":103834493,"title":"Brookside","year":1982,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brookside","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834493.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":103837712,"title":"Levkas Man","year":1981,"character":"Bert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/levkas-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837712.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163095,"title":"George and Mildred","year":"1980","character":"Harvey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/george-and-mildred","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163095.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1979,"character":"Albert Stubbs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Minder
Minder as Albert Stubbs
{"id":198241,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1978","character":"Drill Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1980-23","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198241.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Play for Today
Play for Today as Drill Sergeant
{"id":34356,"title":"That's Carry On!","year":"1977","character":"Various Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thats-carry-on","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34356.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34356.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
That's Carry On!
That's Carry On! as Various Characters
{"id":23015,"title":"Juggernaut","year":"1974","character":"Bridgeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/juggernaut","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ip9pr592sf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ip9pr592sf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Juggernaut
Juggernaut as Bridgeman
{"id":24241,"title":"Carry on Matron","year":"1972","character":"Cyril Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-matron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24241.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Carry on Matron
Carry on Matron as Cyril Carter
{"id":86756,"title":"Rentadick","year":"1972","character":"West","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rentadick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86756.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":25244,"title":"Carry on at Your Convenience","year":"1971","character":"Vic Spanner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-at-your-convenience","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25244.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25244.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":86860,"title":"Passion Potion","year":"1971","character":"Mike Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/passion-potion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86860.jpg"},"released":1}
Passion Potion
Passion Potion as Mike Carter
{"id":87087,"title":"A Touch of the Other","year":"1970","character":"Delger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-touch-of-the-other","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87087.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87087.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":81949,"title":"The Desperados","year":"1969","character":"Carlin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-desperados","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81949.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":103834663,"title":"My Partner the Ghost","year":1969,"character":"Marty Hopkirk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/my-partner-the-ghost","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834663.jpg"},"released":1}
My Partner the Ghost
My Partner the Ghost as Marty Hopkirk
{"id":87358,"title":"A Twist of Sand","year":"1968","character":"Flag Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-twist-of-sand","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87358.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87358.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
A Twist of Sand
A Twist of Sand as Flag Officer
{"id":102507,"title":"Hammerhead","year":"1968","character":"Motorcyclist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hammerhead-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102507.jpg"},"released":1}
Hammerhead
Hammerhead as Motorcyclist
{"id":19644,"title":"Night of the Big Heat","year":"1967","character":"Tinker Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-of-the-big-heat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2i17n8o4vgig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2i17n8o4vgig.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":167096,"title":"Dateline Diamonds","year":"1965","character":"Lester Benson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dateline-diamonds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167096.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Dateline Diamonds
Dateline Diamonds as Lester Benson
{"id":167061,"title":"Change Partners","year":"1965","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/change-partners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167061.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167061.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":65532,"title":"Genghis Khan","year":"1965","character":"Subodai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/genghis-khan-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5eb50qtuuhe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5eb50qtuuhe0.jpg"},"released":1}
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan as Subodai
{"id":87857,"title":"Father Came Too!","year":"1964","character":"Ron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/father-came-too","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87857.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87857.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
{"id":87890,"title":"These Are the Damned","year":"1962","character":"Sid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/these-are-the-damned","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87890.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87890.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
{"id":65955,"title":"Tomorrow at Ten","year":"1962","character":"Sergeant Grey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tomorrow-at-ten","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65955.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65955.jpg"},"released":1}
Tomorrow at Ten
Tomorrow at Ten as Sergeant Grey
{"id":186454,"title":"Death Trap","year":"1962","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186454.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103834703,"title":"That Was the Week That Was","year":1962,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/that-was-the-week-that-was","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834703.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82260,"title":"The Unstoppable Man","year":"1961","character":"Benny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unstoppable-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82260.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":66251,"title":"Jungle Street Girls","year":"1960","character":"Johnny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jungle-street-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66251.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66251.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":66209,"title":"The Concrete Jungle","year":"1960","character":"Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-concrete-jungle-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mlh6is88vp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mlh6is88vp0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":196260,"title":"The Lady Is a Square","year":"1959","character":"Derek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-is-a-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196260.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
{"id":201070,"title":"Naked Fury","year":"1959","character":"Johnny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/naked-fury","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201070.jpg"},"released":1}
Naked Fury
Naked Fury as Johnny
{"id":66538,"title":"Tank Force","year":"1958","character":"2nd English Soldier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tank-force-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66538.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Tank Force
Tank Force as 2nd English Soldier
{"id":66323,"title":"Dunkirk","year":"1958","character":"Lieutenant Lumpkin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dunkirk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jt6go0p4g30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jt6go0p4g30.jpg"},"released":1}
Dunkirk
Dunkirk as Lieutenant Lumpkin
{"id":66833,"title":"Dangerous Youth","year":"1957","character":"Juggler Dodds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66833.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Dangerous Youth
Dangerous Youth as Juggler Dodds
{"id":94767,"title":"Battle Hell","year":"1957","character":"Mr. McNamara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battle-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94767.jpg"},"released":1}
Battle Hell
Battle Hell as Mr. McNamara
{"id":3468,"title":"X the Unknown","year":"1956","character":"Pvt. Lansing","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/x-the-unknown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3468.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
X the Unknown
X the Unknown as Pvt. Lansing
{"id":67476,"title":"Impulse","year":"1954","character":"uncredited","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/impulse-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67476.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Impulse
Impulse as uncredited
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1988