Harold Goodwin

Born: 1917-10-22

Birthplace: Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Harold Goodwin (October 22, 1917 – June 3, 2004 ) was an English actor. Primarily a character actor, he trained at RADA and started in repertory in Liverpool. By 1949, he appeared on the West End stage. Goodwin never lost his Barnsley accent, and tended to specialize in playing working-class men, such as cabbies, stewards, or non-commissioned officers.

Known For

The Longest Day
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Man Bait
The Ladykillers
The Million Pound Note
Jabberwocky
The Prince and the Showgirl
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
The Man in the White Suit
Sink the Bismarck!

Top Movie Credits

The Longest Day British Soldier (uncredited)
Man Bait Frank the Waiter
The Ladykillers Parcels Clerk (uncredited)
Jabberwocky 1st Peasant
Sink the Bismarck! Airman on Phone (uncredited)