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 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.
Acted in 45
2000s
- 2004
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
Dermot
- 2003
- 2002
Rescue Me
Elderly Man · 1 episode
- 2001
1990s
- 1993
1980s
- 1985
The Mysteries
Noah / John Baptist / Paul · 3 episodes
A.D.
Timon · 2 episodes
- 1984
- 1983
Jamaica Inn
Coachdriver · 1 episode
- 1981
Othello
Second Senator
Into the Labyrinth
Bram, Loke · 7 episodes
Antony & Cleopatra
Soothsayer
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
To the Devil a Daughter
Critic (Roger)
- 1974
Just One Kid
Father
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
Take a Girl Like You
Labour Agent
Ace of Wands
Sir John Packham · 3 episodes
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Will Somers · 2 episodes
1960s
- 1969
Counterstrike
PC Brookfield · 1 episode
Where's Jack?
Surgeon
- 1968
Tom Grattan's War
The Tramp · 2 episodes
- 1967
Berserk!
Emil
Bedazzled
Sloth
- 1965
The Hill
Walters
Three Clear Sundays
Albert Ketch
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Marriage of Convenience
Onion Seller
1950s
- 1959
- 1955
The Bespoke Overcoat
Rabbi
