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 Bridge on the River Kwai
The Longest Day
Man Bait
The Million Pound Note
Jabberwocky
The Hi-Jackers
Zarak
The Phantom of the Opera
The Ladykillers
The Man in the White Suit

Top Movie Credits

The Bridge on the River Kwai Baker
The Longest Day British Soldier (uncredited)
Man Bait Frank the Waiter
The Million Pound Note Horace
Jabberwocky 1st Peasant
The Hi-Jackers
Zarak Sgt. Higgins
The Phantom of the Opera Bill
The Ladykillers Parcels Clerk (uncredited)
The Man in the White Suit Wilkins