Harold Goodwin

Born: 1917-10-22

Birthplace: Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Harold Goodwin (October 22, 1917 – June 3, 2004 ) was an English actor. Primarily a character actor, he trained at RADA and started in repertory in Liverpool. By 1949, he appeared on the West End stage. Goodwin never lost his Barnsley accent, and tended to specialize in playing working-class men, such as cabbies, stewards, or non-commissioned officers.

Known For

The Longest Day
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Million Pound Note
The Ladykillers
Sink the Bismarck!
The Prince and the Showgirl
The Man in the White Suit
The Mummy
The Cruel Sea
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

Top Movie Credits

The Longest Day British Soldier (uncredited)
The Ladykillers Parcels Clerk (uncredited)
Sink the Bismarck! Airman on Phone (uncredited)
The Cruel Sea ASDIC Operator