Born Michael John Leigh Barlow in Blackpool, Tim Barlow became profoundly deaf whilst in the army but left to pursue a career in acting despite this disability. In 2008 was fitted with a cochlear implant which enabled him to hear for the first time in over 50 years.

Hot Fuzz
2007 · as Mr. Treacher

10,000 BC
2008 · as Pyramid God

Les Misérables
1998 · as Lafitte

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
2016 · as Wilder

The Eagle Has Landed
1976 · as George Wilde (Publican)

Tube Tales
1999 · as Elderly Drunk (segment "Steal Away")

My Cousin Rachel
2017 · as Seecombe

Mary Reilly
1996 · as Vicar

The Tall Guy
1989 · as Mr Morrow

Brannigan
1975 · as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
2001 · as Doctor

Anchoress
1993 · as Old Pilgrim

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001 · as Old Lord

The Emperor's New Clothes
2001 · as Bargee

Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
1978 · as Doyle

The Rocket Post
2004 · as Hector McDougal

The Grass Arena
1992 · as Old Man

The Haunting of #24
2005 · as Man In Pub