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
Sapphire
Four of the Apocalypse
The Oblong Box
A Kid for Two Farthings
Fun and Games
The Road to Hong Kong
Those Dirty Dogs!
Tiger Bay

Top Movie Credits

The Italian Job Big William
Sapphire Johnnie Fiddle
A Kid for Two Farthings Jamaica (uncredited)
The Road to Hong Kong Nubian at Lamasary (uncredited)
Those Dirty Dogs! Corp. Washington Smith
Tiger Bay Bridegroom (uncredited)