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Howard Goorney

Howard Jacob Goorney (11 May 1921 – 29 March 2007) was a Manchester born Jewish actor, committed communist and a founder member of Joan Littlewood's 'Theatre Workshop'. He wrote The Theatre Workshop Story, published by Methuen - a definitive account of the company's early years, including their move to the Theatre Royal in Stratford East. He is also known for numerous theatre roles, including Bill Bryden's The Mysteries and Lark Rise to Candleford at the National Theatre in the 1970s and 1980s, TV roles such as Knock Knock in Only Fools and Horses, and films like The Hill, The Offence and Fiddler on the Roof.


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Born:
May 11, 1921 In Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Movie/TV Credits:
39
First Appeared:
In the movie The Bespoke Overcoat 1955-11-01
Latest Project:
Movie EastEnders: Pat and Mo 2004-04-01
Known For
Poster of Othello
Poster of Into the Labyrinth
Poster of Antony & Cleopatra
Poster of Just One Kid
Filmography
Movie EastEnders: Pat and Mo Dermot 2004-04-01
Movie The Virgin of Liverpool Mr. Hodges 2003-03-15
Movie Blackball Reg Boyt 2003-05-18
Series Waking the Dead Harold Newman 2001-06-18
Series Peak Practice Old Man 1993-05-10
Movie The Ballad of Ewan MacColl Self 1990-01-25
Movie The Fool 1990-12-07
Series The Mysteries Noah / John Baptist / Paul 1985-12-22
Series Private Schulz Unknown 1981-05-06
Movie Antony & Cleopatra Soothsayer 1981-05-08
Movie Othello Second Senator 1981-10-04
Series Into the Labyrinth 1981-05-13
Series All Creatures Great and Small Bill Shadwell 1978-01-08
Series BBC Television Shakespeare Unknown 1978-12-03
Movie To the Devil a Daughter Critic (Roger) 1976-03-04
Movie Just One Kid Father 1974-01-01
Movie The Offence Lambert 1973-01-11
Movie Innocent Bystanders Zimmer 1972-09-01
Movie Savage Messiah Gendarme (uncredited) 1972-06-27
Series The Adventurer Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel 1972-09-29
Movie The Blood on Satan's Claw The Doctor 1971-01-28
Movie Fiddler on the Roof Nachum 1971-11-03
Movie Crucible of Horror Petrol Pump Attendant 1971-11-10
Series The Six Wives of Henry VIII Unknown 1970-01-01
Movie Take a Girl Like You Labour Agent 1970-12-16
Movie You Can't Win 'Em All 1970-07-23
Movie Where's Jack? Surgeon 1969-04-01
Series Man in a Suitcase Unknown 1967-09-27
Movie Bedazzled Sloth 1967-10-30
Movie Berserk! Emil 1967-11-01
Movie Three Clear Sundays Albert Ketch 1965-04-07
Movie The Hill Walters 1965-06-17
Movie The Evil of Frankenstein Drunk 1964-05-08
Series The Saint Mercier 1962-10-04
Series The Avengers Unknown 1961-01-07
Movie Marriage of Convenience Onion Seller 1960-11-01
Series No Hiding Place Unknown 1959-09-16
Series Fair Game Unknown 1958-07-05
Movie The Bespoke Overcoat Rabbi 1955-11-01