Quick Facts
Born:
1904-08-06
Birthplace:
Margate, Kent, England, UK
Credits:
101 Total Roles
Ballard Berkeley
Acting
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Biography
Ballard Berkeley made his professional stage debut in 1928, and performed for many years in London's West End and in New York theatres. He is best remembered as Major Gowen in the British television series "Fawlty Towers" (1975).
Known For
National Lampoon's European Vacation
English Motorist #2
Fawlty Towers
Major Gowen
Stage Fright
Sergeant Mellish
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Harry Lorradaile
Night of the Demon
Self
The BFG
Head of the Army (voice)
Coronation Street
Colonel Cantrill
In Which We Serve
Engineer Commander
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Britain and the Blitz MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MOVIE | Major Gowen (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1990 | The BFG MOVIE | Head of the Army (voice) |
| 1985 | National Lampoon's European Vacation MOVIE | English Motorist #2 |
| 1984 | Fresh Fields TV | Guy Penrose |
| 1981 | That's My Boy TV | Comm. Buckley |
| 1980 | Little Lord Fauntleroy MOVIE | Harry Lorradaile |
| 1980 | The Wildcats of St Trinian's MOVIE | Humphry Wills |
| 1979 | Kelly Monteith TV | Self |
| 1979 | Terry and June TV | Colonel Culpepper |