Wilfrid Brambell
Acting

Wilfrid Brambell

1912-1985

Known for A Hard Day's Night, Steptoe & Son, Steptoe & Son Ride Again.

9 linked movie credits shown
Born03/22/1912
Died01/18/1985
AgeDied at 72
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland
DepartmentActing
Also known asWilfred Brambell, Wilfred Bramble

Biography

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.

Movie Credits

Death and Transfiguration poster

Death and Transfiguration (1983)

As Robert Tucker

Drama

 The Terence Davies Trilogy poster

The Terence Davies Trilogy (1983)

As Robert Tucker (old age)

Drama

 San Ferry Ann poster

San Ferry Ann (1965)

As Grandad

Comedy

 A Hard Day's Night poster

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

As Grandfather

Comedy, Music

 Go Kart Go poster

Go Kart Go (1964)

As Junkman Fred

Family

 Holiday on the Buses poster

Holiday on the Buses (1973)

As Bert Thompson

Comedy

 Witchfinder General poster

Witchfinder General (1968)

As Master Loach

Drama, History, Horror

 Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight poster

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)

As Porter

Adventure, Fantasy

 Odd Man Out poster

Odd Man Out (1947)

As Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)

Crime, Drama, Thriller