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Wilfrid Brambell
Born 1912-03-22Dublin, Ireland
Henry Wilfrid Brambell (22 March 1912 – 18 January 1985) was an Irish television and film actor and comedian, best remembered for his role in the television series Steptoe and Son. He also performed alongside The Beatles in their debut film A Hard Day's Night, playing the fictional grandfather of Paul McCartney.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green KnightPorterThe Terence Davies TrilogyRobert Tucker (old age)Death and TransfigurationRobert TuckerThe Island of AdventureUncle JocelynHigh Rise DonkeyBen FoxcroftThe Adventures of PicassoAlice B. ToklasHoliday on the BusesBert ThompsonSteptoe & Son Ride AgainAlbert SteptoeSteptoe & SonAlbert SteptoeCatch Me a SpyBeechSome Will, Some Won'tHenry RussellCarry On Again DoctorMr. Pullen (uncredited)Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and AdolescenceMalipieriCry WolfDelivery manCry WoIfDelivery manWitchfinder GeneralMaster LoachLionheartDignettAlice in WonderlandWhite RabbitWhere the Bullets FlyTrain GuardMano di vellutoErwin McGowanSan Ferry AnnGrandadThe Importance of Being EarnestRoleA Hard Day's NightGrandfatherGo Kart GoJunkman Fred