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Howard Goorney

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, May 11 1921

Birthplace: Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Mar 29 2007

Howard Goorney is 85 years old

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EastEnders: Pat and Mo

Howard Goorney was 82 in EastEnders: Pat and Mo as 'Dermot'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004

Blackball

Howard Goorney was 82 in Blackball as 'Reg Boyt'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 18 2003

The Virgin of Liverpool

Howard Goorney was 81 in The Virgin of Liverpool as 'Mr. Hodges'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2003

The Fool

Howard Goorney was 69 in The Fool

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990

The Ballad of Ewan MacColl

Howard Goorney was 68 in The Ballad of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1990

Othello

Howard Goorney was 60 in Othello as 'Second Senator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1981

Antony & Cleopatra

Howard Goorney was 59 in Antony & Cleopatra as 'Soothsayer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1981

The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls

Howard Goorney was 59 in The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls as 'Professor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1980

To the Devil a Daughter

Howard Goorney was 54 in To the Devil a Daughter as 'Critic (Roger)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1976

Just One Kid

Howard Goorney was 52 in Just One Kid as 'Father'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

The Offence

Howard Goorney was 51 in The Offence as 'Lambert'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1973

Innocent Bystanders

Howard Goorney was 51 in Innocent Bystanders as 'Zimmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972

Savage Messiah

Howard Goorney was 51 in Savage Messiah as 'Gendarme (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1972

Crucible of Horror

Howard Goorney was 50 in Crucible of Horror as 'Petrol Pump Attendant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1971

Fiddler on the Roof

Howard Goorney was 50 in Fiddler on the Roof as 'Nachum'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1971

The Blood on Satan's Claw

Howard Goorney was 49 in The Blood on Satan's Claw as 'The Doctor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971

Take a Girl Like You

Howard Goorney was 49 in Take a Girl Like You as 'Labour Agent'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970

You Can't Win 'Em All

Howard Goorney was 49 in You Can't Win 'Em All

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1970

Where's Jack?

Howard Goorney was 47 in Where's Jack? as 'Surgeon'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1969

Berserk!

Howard Goorney was 46 in Berserk! as 'Emil'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967

Bedazzled

Howard Goorney was 46 in Bedazzled as 'Sloth'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1967

The Hill

Howard Goorney was 44 in The Hill as 'Walters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1965

Three Clear Sundays

Howard Goorney was 43 in Three Clear Sundays as 'Albert Ketch'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1965

The Evil of Frankenstein

Howard Goorney was 42 in The Evil of Frankenstein as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1964

Marriage of Convenience

Howard Goorney was 39 in Marriage of Convenience as 'Onion Seller'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960

The Bespoke Overcoat

Howard Goorney was 34 in The Bespoke Overcoat as 'Rabbi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955

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Waking the Dead

Howard Goorney was 80+ in Waking the Dead as 'Harold Newman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001

Peak Practice

Howard Goorney was 71+ in Peak Practice as 'Old Man'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993

The Mysteries

Howard Goorney was 64+ in The Mysteries as 'Noah / John Baptist / Paul'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985

A.D.

Howard Goorney was 63+ in A.D. as 'Timon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1985

Into the Labyrinth

Howard Goorney was 60+ in Into the Labyrinth

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 13 1981

Private Schulz

Howard Goorney was 59+ in Private Schulz as 'Pawnbroker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981

The BBC Television Shakespeare

Howard Goorney was 57+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978

All Creatures Great and Small

Howard Goorney was 56+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Bill Shadwell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

The Adventurer

Howard Goorney was 51+ in The Adventurer as 'Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Howard Goorney was 50+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'George Wilson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Howard Goorney was 48+ in The Six Wives of Henry VIII as 'Will Somers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1970

Man in a Suitcase

Howard Goorney was 46+ in Man in a Suitcase

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967

The Saint

Howard Goorney was 41+ in The Saint as 'Mercier'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962

The Avengers

Howard Goorney was 39+ in The Avengers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

No Hiding Place

Howard Goorney was 38+ in No Hiding Place

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959

Fair Game

Howard Goorney was 37+ in Fair Game

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 1958