Ballard Berkeley

Born: 1904-08-06

Birthplace: Margate, Kent, England, UK

Biography

Ballard Berkeley made his professional stage debut in 1928, and performed for many years in London's West End and in New York theatres. He is best remembered as Major Gowen in the British television series "Fawlty Towers" (1975).

Known For

National Lampoon's European Vacation
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Stage Fright
Night of the Demon
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
They Made Me a Fugitive
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
In Which We Serve
The BFG
Queen of the Blues

Top Movie Credits

Little Lord Fauntleroy Harry Lorradaile
Stage Fright Sergeant Mellish
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Major Gowen (archive footage) (uncredited)
In Which We Serve Engineer Commander
The BFG Head of the Army (voice)
Queen of the Blues Uncle Fred (as Ballard Barclay)