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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Character: Porter
MOVIE • 1984
The Terence Davies Trilogy
Character: Robert Tucker (old age)
MOVIE • 1983
Death and Transfiguration
Character: Robert Tucker
MOVIE • 1983
The Island of Adventure
Character: Uncle Jocelyn
MOVIE • 1981
High Rise Donkey
Character: Ben Foxcroft
MOVIE • 1980
The Adventures of Picasso
Character: Alice B. Toklas
MOVIE • 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Character: Dinsdale's Brother
TV • 1978
Citizen Smith
Character: Jack
TV • 1977
Holiday on the Buses
Character: Bert Thompson
MOVIE • 1973
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
Character: Albert Steptoe
MOVIE • 1973
Steptoe & Son
Character: Albert Steptoe
MOVIE • 1972
Catch Me a Spy
Character: Beech
MOVIE • 1971
Never Say Die
Character:
TV • 1970
Some Will, Some Won't
Character: Henry Russell
MOVIE • 1970
Carry On Again Doctor
Character: Mr. Pullen (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1969
Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence
Character: Malipieri
MOVIE • 1969
Cry WoIf
Character: Delivery man
MOVIE • 1968
Witchfinder General
Character: Master Loach
MOVIE • 1968
Lionheart
Character: Dignett
MOVIE • 1968
Alice in Wonderland
Character: White Rabbit
MOVIE • 1966