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

Fun and Games
The Italian Job
Trinity and Sartana Are Coming
The Count of Monte-Cristo
The Oblong Box
Sapphire
Four of the Apocalypse
Tiger Bay
The Road to Hong Kong
The Small World of Sammy Lee

Top Movie Credits

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