Ballard Berkeley

Born: 1904-08-06

Birthplace: Margate, Kent, England, UK

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
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Night of the Demon
Stage Fright
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
In Which We Serve
Further Up the Creek
Just My Luck
The BFG
Britain and the Blitz

Top Movie Credits

National Lampoon's European Vacation English Motorist #2
Little Lord Fauntleroy Harry Lorradaile
Night of the Demon
Stage Fright Sergeant Mellish
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Major Gowen (archive footage) (uncredited)
In Which We Serve Engineer Commander
Further Up the Creek Whacker Payne
Just My Luck Starter at Goodwood (uncredited)
The BFG Head of the Army (voice)
Britain and the Blitz