- Recent Role:
- Lord Charles Somerset on Shaka Zulu
- Gender:
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- Born:
- 9-29-1913
- Died:
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1-7-1988
(details of death and place of death Bushey,Hertfordshire,England,UK (Influenza and Bronchits))
- Birthplace:
- Cliffonville Kent,England,UK
Brown-haired, sandpaper-voiced, intensely-staring British actor who moved from stage to films in his late twenties, rose rapidly to top via Brief Encounter and proved equally at home as hero or villain in a star run of 20 years. Although there were too many red-faced unworthy cameos in later years, the right part showed that Howard still had the stuff of great acting in him. Married to Helen Cherry (1915-) from 1944. Oscar nominee for Sons and Lovers. Died from influenza and bronchitis.
