Howard Goorney

Howard Goorney

May 11, 1921 (103 years old) in Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

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.

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The Avengers The Avengers
The Saint The Saint
Waking the Dead Waking the Dead
Peak Practice Peak Practice
All Creatures Great and Small All Creatures Great and Small

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