
Joseph Marcell
Biography
Joseph Marcell (born 18 August 1948) is a St Lucian born, British actor, best known for his role as Geoffrey the Englishbutler on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from its beginning in September 1990, until its final episode in May 1996. Born in Saint Lucia, he moved to England at the age of nine, and currently resides in Southall, Ealing, in London.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Sioux City
as Dr. Darryl Reichert
1994

End of the Line
as Harry
1984

The Stranger in Our Bed
as Stefan
2022

Goodnight Henry
as Mr. Pageant
2022
Folding
as Errol
2022

Hellboy: The Crooked Man
as Reverend Watts
2024

Cry Freedom
as Moses
1987

Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
as John
1988

Wrapped Up In Christmas
as Jim Nash
2017

Return to Zero
as Dr. Harrington
2014

Playing Away
as Robbo
1987

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
as Chief Wembe
2019

Fedz
as Fast Eddie
2013

David Copperfield
as Mr. Micawber (voice)
1993

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross
as C.L.R. James
2019

The Man in the Hat
as Old Man
2020

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
as Self
2020

Lady Windermere's Fan
as Lord Lorton
2018

The Exorcism of God
as Father Michael Lewis
2022

Portraits of Dangerous Women
as Claude
2024
TV Appearances

In the House
1995

The Bill
1984

Doctor Who
as John
1963

The Professionals
as Nero
1977

Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
2019

Rumpole of the Bailey
as Freddy Ruingo
1975

Jericho
as Clive Marlowe
2005
Fancy Wanders
1980

Empire Road
1978

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Geoffrey Butler
1990

A Touch of Frost
as Joshua Ray
1992

I Hate You
as Ralph
2022