Wilfrid Brambell
Born: 1912-03-22
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Henry Wilfrid Brambell (22 March 1912 – 18 January 1985) was an Irish television and film actor and comedian, best remembered for his role in the television series Steptoe and Son. He also performed alongside The Beatles in their debut film A Hard Day's Night, playing the fictional grandfather of Paul McCartney.
Known For
A Hard Day's Night
Cry Wolf
In Search of the Castaways
Captured
Witchfinder General
Break-In
The Adventures of Picasso
San Ferry Ann
Odd Man Out
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Top Movie Credits
A Hard Day's Night
Grandfather
Cry Wolf
Delivery man
In Search of the Castaways
Bill Gaye
Witchfinder General
Master Loach
The Adventures of Picasso
Alice B. Toklas
San Ferry Ann
Grandad
Odd Man Out
Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Old Man / Thin Prisoner