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Howard Goorney

Howard Goorney

Birthday: 1921-05-11 | Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

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, Blood on Satan's Claw and Fiddler on the Roof.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2004
EastEnders: Pat and Mo

as    Dermot

1990
1981
Into the Labyrinth

as    Bram

1981
Othello

as    Second Senator

1981
Antony & Cleopatra

as    Soothsayer

1974
Just One Kid

as    Father

1973
The Offence

as    Lambert

1971
Crucible of Horror

as    Petrol Pump Attendant

1971
The Blood on Satan's Claw

as    The Doctor

1967
Bedazzled

as    Sloth

1964
The Evil of Frankenstein

as    Drunk

1960
Marriage of Convenience

as    Onion Seller

1956
The Bespoke Overcoat

as    Rabbi