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
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence
In Search of the Castaways
Witchfinder General
Alice in Wonderland
Odd Man Out
The Adventures of Picasso
Where the Bullets Fly
Catch Me a Spy

Top Movie Credits

Odd Man Out Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)