Wilfrid Brambell
Birthday: 1912-03-22 | Place of Birth: Dublin, IrelandHenry Wilfrid Brambell (22 March 1912 – 18 January 1985) was an Irish actor best known for his role as Albert Steptoe in the BBC television sitcom Steptoe and Son. He began his acting career in theatre before appearing in British films and television productions, including The Quatermass Experiment (1953), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1954), In Search of the Castaways (1962), and Holiday on the Buses (1973). In 1964, he gained international recognition for his role as Paul McCartney's fictional grandfather in the Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night. Following the success of Steptoe and Son, Brambell continued to perform in theatre, film and television, including a leading role in the stage play The Banana Box (1971) and a critically acclaimed performance in Terence Davies' short film Death and Transfiguration (1983). Brambell was born in Dublin, Ireland, and began performing as a child, entertaining wounded soldiers during the First World War. Before becoming a professional actor, he worked as a reporter for The Irish Times and performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre. During the Second World War, he served with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA), entertaining British military personnel. Brambell died of cancer at his home in Westminster, London, on 18 January 1985, aged 72.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Robert Tucker
as Robert Tucker (old age)
as Uncle Jocelyn
as Ben Foxcroft
as Alice B. Toklas
as Albert Steptoe
as Bert Thompson
as Albert Steptoe
as Albert
as Malipieri
as Delivery man
as Dignett
as Master Loach
as Erwin McGowan
as Train Guard
as White Rabbit
as Grandad
as Grandfather
as Junkman Fred
as Phineas
as Harry
as Albert Steptoe
as Bill Gaye
as Norman Albert Brewer
as Lock-Keeper
as Mr. Palmer senior
as Postie
as Mr. Forsythe
