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From 1955 Gould-Porter began appearing in more notable film roles, included credited parts in
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822:(1957) (Season 2 Episode 32: "The Hands of Mr. Ottermole") as Herbert Whybrow
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By 1942 Gould-Porter was branching into film roles, with uncredited roles in
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846:(1958) (Season 3 Episode 34: "The Crocodile Case") as Arthur Chaundry
806:(1957) (Season 2 Episode 27: "I Killed the Count Part 3") as Clifton
798:(1957) (Season 2 Episode 26: "I Killed the Count Part 2") as Clifton
790:(1957) (Season 2 Episode 25: "I Killed the Count Part 1") as Clifton
774:(1956) (Season 1 Episode 23: "Back for Christmas") as Major Sinclair
862:(1960) (Season 5 Episode 16: "The Ikon of Elijah") as Major Parslow
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854:(1959) (Season 4 Episode 21: "Relative Value") as Police Sergeant
134:(1971) and for his reoccurring role as Ravenswood the butler in
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718:(1953) - Alhambra Manager (uncredited)
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