Quick Facts
Born:
1912-03-22
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Wilfrid Brambell
Acting
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Biography
Henry Wilfrid Brambell (22 March 1912 – 18 January 1985) was an Irish television and film actor and comedian, best remembered for his role in the television series Steptoe and Son. He also performed alongside The Beatles in their debut film A Hard Day's Night, playing the fictional grandfather of Paul McCartney.
Known For
A Hard Day's Night
Grandfather
Witchfinder General
Master Loach
Odd Man Out
Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)
In Search of the Castaways
Bill Gaye
Holiday on the Buses
Bert Thompson
Carry On Again Doctor
Mr. Pullen (uncredited)
The Adventures of Picasso
Alice B. Toklas
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Porter
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight MOVIE | Porter |
| 1983 | The Terence Davies Trilogy MOVIE | Robert Tucker (old age) |
| 1983 | Death and Transfiguration MOVIE | Robert Tucker |
| 1981 | The Island of Adventure MOVIE | Uncle Jocelyn |
| 1980 | High Rise Donkey MOVIE | Ben Foxcroft |
| 1978 | The Adventures of Picasso MOVIE | Alice B. Toklas |
| 1978 | All Creatures Great and Small TV | Dinsdale's Brother |
| 1977 | Citizen Smith TV | Jack |
| 1973 | Holiday on the Buses MOVIE | Bert Thompson |
| 1973 | Steptoe & Son Ride Again MOVIE | Albert Steptoe |