Portrait of Howard Goorney

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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Poster of EastEnders: Pat and Mo
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
Howard Goorney was
82 in EastEnders: Pat and Mo
as 'Dermot'.
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Blackball
Blackball
Howard Goorney was
82 in Blackball
as 'Reg Boyt'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of The Virgin of Liverpool
The Virgin of Liverpool
Howard Goorney was
81 in The Virgin of Liverpool
as 'Mr. Hodges'.
Sat, Mar 15 2003
Poster of The Fool
The Fool
Howard Goorney was
69 in The Fool
Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of The Ballad of Ewan MacColl
The Ballad of Ewan MacColl
Howard Goorney was
68 in The Ballad of Ewan MacColl
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 25 1990
Poster of Othello
Othello
Howard Goorney was
60 in Othello
as 'Second Senator'.
Sun, Oct 04 1981
Poster of Antony & Cleopatra
Antony & Cleopatra
Howard Goorney was
59 in Antony & Cleopatra
as 'Soothsayer'.
Fri, May 08 1981
Poster of The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls
The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls
Howard Goorney was
59 in The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls
as 'Professor'.
Sun, Dec 28 1980
Poster of To the Devil a Daughter
To the Devil a Daughter
Howard Goorney was
54 in To the Devil a Daughter
as 'Critic (Roger)'.
Thu, Mar 04 1976
Poster of Just One Kid
Just One Kid
Howard Goorney was
52 in Just One Kid
as 'Father'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Offence
The Offence
Howard Goorney was
51 in The Offence
as 'Lambert'.
Thu, Jan 11 1973
Poster of Innocent Bystanders
Innocent Bystanders
Howard Goorney was
51 in Innocent Bystanders
as 'Zimmer'.
Fri, Sep 01 1972
Poster of Savage Messiah
Savage Messiah
Howard Goorney was
51 in Savage Messiah
as 'Gendarme (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 27 1972
Poster of Crucible of Horror
Crucible of Horror
Howard Goorney was
50 in Crucible of Horror
as 'Petrol Pump Attendant'.
Wed, Nov 10 1971
Poster of Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Howard Goorney was
50 in Fiddler on the Roof
as 'Nachum'.
Wed, Nov 03 1971
Poster of The Blood on Satan's Claw
The Blood on Satan's Claw
Howard Goorney was
49 in The Blood on Satan's Claw
as 'The Doctor'.
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You
Howard Goorney was
49 in Take a Girl Like You
as 'Labour Agent'.
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of You Can't Win 'Em All
You Can't Win 'Em All
Howard Goorney was
49 in You Can't Win 'Em All
Thu, Jul 23 1970
Poster of Where's Jack?
Where's Jack?
Howard Goorney was
47 in Where's Jack?
as 'Surgeon'.
Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of Berserk!
Berserk!
Howard Goorney was
46 in Berserk!
as 'Emil'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Bedazzled
Bedazzled
Howard Goorney was
46 in Bedazzled
as 'Sloth'.
Mon, Oct 30 1967
Poster of The Hill
The Hill
Howard Goorney was
44 in The Hill
as 'Walters'.
Thu, Jun 17 1965
Poster of Three Clear Sundays
Three Clear Sundays
Howard Goorney was
43 in Three Clear Sundays
as 'Albert Ketch'.
Wed, Apr 07 1965
Poster of The Evil of Frankenstein
The Evil of Frankenstein
Howard Goorney was
42 in The Evil of Frankenstein
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, May 08 1964
Poster of Marriage of Convenience
Marriage of Convenience
Howard Goorney was
39 in Marriage of Convenience
as 'Onion Seller'.
Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of The Bespoke Overcoat
The Bespoke Overcoat
Howard Goorney was
34 in The Bespoke Overcoat
as 'Rabbi'.
Tue, Nov 01 1955

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Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Howard Goorney was
80+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Harold Newman'.
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Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Howard Goorney was
71+ in Peak Practice
as 'Old Man'.
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Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Howard Goorney was
64+ in The Mysteries
as 'Noah / John Baptist / Paul'.
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Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of A.D.
A.D.
Howard Goorney was
63+ in A.D.
as 'Timon'.
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Sun, Mar 31 1985
Poster of Into the Labyrinth
Into the Labyrinth
Howard Goorney was
60+ in Into the Labyrinth
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Wed, May 13 1981
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Howard Goorney was
59+ in Private Schulz
as 'Pawnbroker'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Howard Goorney was
57+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
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Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Howard Goorney was
56+ in All Creatures Great and Small
as 'Bill Shadwell'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Howard Goorney was
51+ in The Adventurer
as 'Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Howard Goorney was
50+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as 'George Wilson'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The Six Wives of Henry VIII
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Howard Goorney was
48+ in The Six Wives of Henry VIII
as 'Will Somers'.
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Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Howard Goorney was
46+ in Man in a Suitcase
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Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Howard Goorney was
41+ in The Saint
as 'Mercier'.
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Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Howard Goorney was
39+ in The Avengers
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Howard Goorney was
38+ in No Hiding Place
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Howard Goorney was
37+ in Fair Game
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 1958