Biography
Nicholas John Smith (5 March 1934 - 6 December 2015) was an English comedy actor. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985), playing original character Mr (Cuthbert) Rumbold, the manager of the fictional Grace Brothers department store.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Character: Archive Footage
MOVIE • 2022

M.I. High
Character:
TV • 2007

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Character: Reverend Clement Hedges (voice)
MOVIE • 2005

The Ghouls
Character:
MOVIE • 2003

Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2003

Richard & Judy
Character: Self
TV • 2001

What Rats Won't Do
Character: Chaplain
MOVIE • 1998

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Character: Quentin (voice)
TV • 1996

Grace & Favour
Character: Mr Cuthbert Rumbold
TV • 1992

Worzel Gummidge
Character: Mr. Foster
TV • 1979

Are You Being Served? The Movie
Character: Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold
MOVIE • 1977

Fellini's Casanova
Character: Casanova's Brother
MOVIE • 1976

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Character: Hunkston
MOVIE • 1975

The Sweeney
Character: Simpkins
TV • 1975

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Character: Death Wish
MOVIE • 1974

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Character: Hastings
MOVIE • 1973

Baxter!
Character: Taxi Driver
MOVIE • 1973

Last of the Summer Wine
Character: Vicar
TV • 1973

Are You Being Served?
Character: Mr. Rumbold
TV • 1972

The Canterbury Tales
Character: Friar
MOVIE • 1972