Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1921-05-11
- Day of Death2007-03-29 (85 years)
- Place of BirthManchester, Lancashire, England, UK
- Also Known As-
Howard Goorney
Biography
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2004
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
As: Dermot
- 2003
Blackball
As: Reg Boyt
- 2003
The Virgin of Liverpool
As: Mr. Hodges
- 2001
Waking the Dead
As: Harold Newman
- 1993
Peak Practice
As: Old Man
- 1985
The Mysteries
As: Noah / John Baptist / Paul
- 1985
A.D.
As: Timon
- 1981
Othello
As: Second Senator
1981Antony & Cleopatra
As: Soothsayer
1981Private Schulz
As: Pawnbroker
1978The BBC Television Shakespeare
As: Soothsayer
- 1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
As: Second Senator
1978All Creatures Great and Small
As: Bill Shadwell
1976To the Devil a Daughter
As: Critic (Roger)
1974Just One Kid
As: Father
- 1973
The Offence
As: Lambert
1972The Adventurer
As: Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel
1972Innocent Bystanders
As: Zimmer
1972Savage Messiah
As: Gendarme (uncredited)
1971Crucible of Horror
As: Petrol Pump Attendant
- 1971
Fiddler on the Roof
As: Nachum
1971The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
As: George Wilson
- 1971
The Blood on Satan's Claw
As: The Doctor
1970Take a Girl Like You
As: Labour Agent
1970The Six Wives of Henry VIII
As: Will Somers
1969Where's Jack?
As: Surgeon
1967Berserk!
As: Emil
- 1967
Bedazzled
As: Sloth
- 1965
The Hill
As: Walters
1965Three Clear Sundays
As: Albert Ketch
1964The Evil of Frankenstein
As: Drunk
1962The Saint
As: Mercier
1960Marriage of Convenience
As: Onion Seller
1955The Bespoke Overcoat
As: Rabbi