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.

Known For

A Hard Day's Night

Grandfather

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

Porter

Cry Wolf

Delivery man

Witchfinder General

Master Loach

Odd Man Out

Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)

Carry On Again Doctor

Mr. Pullen (uncredited)

Catch Me a Spy

Beech

The Three Lives of Thomasina

Willie Bannock