Harry Baird

Born: 1931-05-12

Birthplace: Georgetown, Guyana

Biography

Harry Baird was a Guyanese-born British actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, appearing in more than 36 films throughout his career including several racially motivated dramas and spaghetti westerns. His career was cut short in the mid 70s when glaucoma ultimately left him blind. He died of cancer in London in 2005, aged 73.

Known For

The Italian Job
The Count of Monte-Cristo
Four of the Apocalypse
Tiger Bay
Sapphire
The Mark
The Road to Hong Kong
Station Six-Sahara
The Oblong Box
The Whisperers

Top Movie Credits

The Italian Job Big William
Tiger Bay Bridegroom (uncredited)
Sapphire Johnnie Fiddle
The Road to Hong Kong Nubian at Lamasary (uncredited)
The Whisperers The Man Upstairs