Biography
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward OBE (June 1, 1930 - November 16, 2009) was an English stage and screen actor and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Woodward began his career on stage, and throughout his career he appeared in productions in both the West End in London and on Broadway in New York. He came to wider attention from 1967 in the title role of the British television spy drama Callan, earning him the 1970 British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. Among his film credits, Woodward starred as Police Sergeant Howie in the 1973 cult British horror film The Wicker Man, and in the title role of the noted 1980 Australian biopic Breaker Morant. From 1985 Woodward starred as British ex-secret agent and vigilante Robert McCall in the American television series The Equalizer, earning him the 1986 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Drama Actor.
Acted in 79
2020s
- 2023
The Wicker Man at 50
Sgt Howie
2000s
- 2007
First Landing
Older Nathaniel Peacock/Narrator (voice)
- 2004
Murder in Suburbia
Reg · 1 episode
- 2002
The Abduction Club
Lord Fermoy
- 2001
Messiah
Rev. Stephen Hedges · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
CI5: The New Professionals
Harry Malone · 13 episodes
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
The Shamrock Conspiracy
Edward Harrison
- 1994
A Christmas Reunion
Colonel Phillips
Common As Muck
Nev · 12 episodes
Deadly Advice
Maj. Herbert Armstrong
- 1992
Aladdin
The Sultan (voice)
- 1991
Soccer Shoot-Out
Commentator (Voice)
Mister Johnson
Sargy Gollup
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Memories of Manon
Robert McCall
The Man in the Brown Suit
Sir Eustace Pedler
- 1988
Codename: Kyril
Michael Royston · 2 episodes
- 1987
The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine
Robert McCall
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Simon Legree
- 1985
- 1984
Champions
Josh Gifford
- 1983
Love is Forever
Derek McBracken
The Appointment
Ian
- 1982
- 1981
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Sir Samuel Hoare · 8 episodes
Wet Job
David Callan
- 1980
The Trial of Lady Chatterley
Mervyn Griffith-Jones
1970s
- 1978
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Luigi
- 1977
1990
Jim Kyle · 16 episodes
Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
Sgt. Wellbeloved
- 1976
Laurence Olivier Presents
Luigi · 1 episode
- 1975
Three for All
Roadsweeper
When Day Is Done
Philip Warne
- 1974
Armchair Cinema
Philip Warne · 1 episode
Callan
David Callan
- 1973
- 1972
Young Winston
Captain Aylmer Haldane, Aylmer Haldane
Sitting Target
Inspector Milton
Hunted
John Drummond
- 1971
The Cherry Orchard
Lopahkin
Evelyn
The Man
Blood Suckers
Dr. Holstrom
Prisoners
The Man
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
Ed
- 1967
A Magnum for Schneider
David Callan
- 1966
The Baron
TV
You Can't Win
TV
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
David Callan · 1 episode
- 1955
Appearances12
2010s
- 2016
Callan: This Man Alone
Himself (archive)
2000s
- 2007
Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz
Self
- 2004
The RAF at War: Part Three
himself (Presenter)
The RAF at War: Part Two
himself (Presenter)
The RAF at War: Part One
himself (Presenter)
- 2003
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
Self
- 2001
Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man
Himself
The Wicker Man Enigma
Himself
1990s
- 1998
Ex-S: The Wicker Man
Self
1970s
- 1973
Whodunnit?
Host · 6 episodes
- 1972
The Ra Expeditions
Narrator (BBC version)
