Howard Goorney
Howard Jacob Goorney (11 May 1921 – 29 March 2007) was a Manchester born Jewish actor, committed communist and a founder member of Joan Littlewood's 'Theatre Workshop'. He wrote The Theatre Workshop Story, published by Methuen - a definitive account of the company's early years, including their move to the Theatre Royal in Stratford East. He is also known for numerous theatre roles, including Bill Bryden's The Mysteries and Lark Rise to Candleford at the National Theatre in the 1970s and 1980s, TV roles such as Knock Knock in Only Fools and Horses, and films like The Hill, The Offence, Blood on Satan's Claw and Fiddler on the Roof.
Known for
ActingBirthday
May 11, 1921Deathday
March 29, 2007Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
25Place of birth
Manchester, Lancashire, England, UKCast credits
The Evil of Frankenstein
DrunkThe Hill
WaltersThe Blood on Satan's Claw
The DoctorBedazzled
SlothSavage Messiah
Gendarme (uncredited)Marriage of Convenience
Onion SellerFiddler on the Roof
NachumBlackball
Reg BoytWhere's Jack?
SurgeonInnocent Bystanders
ZimmerOthello
Second SenatorAntony & Cleopatra
SoothsayerTake a Girl Like You
Labour AgentJust One Kid
FatherThe Offence
LambertYou Can't Win 'Em All
Three Clear Sundays
Albert KetchCrucible of Horror
Petrol Pump AttendantBerserk!
EmilThe Virgin of Liverpool
Mr. HodgesTo the Devil a Daughter
Critic (Roger)