Howard Goorney

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 11, 1921 (104 years old)
Death date
Mar 29, 2007

Howard Goorney

Known For

EastEnders: Pat and Mo
1h 0m
Movie 2004

EastEnders: Pat and Mo

This special episode revealed what caused the feud between Pat Evans and Mo Harris that lasted until Pat's death. Pat and Mo meet at the grave of Pat's brother and Mo's husband, Jimmy Harris, and reminisce about old times through a series of flashbacks. Mo's brother, Stan Porter also appeared in the episode.

Blackball
1h 36m
Movie 2003

Blackball

Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.

The Virgin of Liverpool
1h 27m
Movie 2003

The Virgin of Liverpool

In Liverpool, Joanne Conlon rescues a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary from her local church's replacement plans. As her family faces financial struggles and newfound success, the statue's tears return, turning their lives upside down and drawing crowds from near and far to witness the miraculous phenomenon.

The Ballad of Ewan MacColl
1h 20m
Movie 1990

The Ballad of Ewan MacColl

1990 BBCTV documentary on the life of the late celebrated folk singer, playwright and political activist

The Mysteries
TV Show 1985

The Mysteries

National Theatre Cottesloe production filmed for Channel 4

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.

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