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Trevor Howard (I) (1913–1988)


The son of an insurance underwriter, who represented Lloyd's of London in Ceylon, Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith was born in Margate, Kent. He spent his early childhood globetrotting with his mother, frequently left in the care of strangers. After attending private school, he subsequently trained at RADA (due to his mother's insistence), and was ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The Third Man Maj. Calloway
(1949)
Brief Encounter Dr. Alec Harvey
(1945)
Superman 1st Elder
(1978)
Gandhi Judge Broomfield
(1982)

Filmography

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 1988 The Dawning
Grandfather
 1988 The Unholy
Father Silva
 1987 Hand in Glove (TV Movie)
Vicar
 1987 White Mischief
Jack Soames
 1986 Christmas Eve (TV Movie)
Maitland
 1986 Shaka Zulu (TV Mini-Series)
Lord Charles Somerset
- Episode #1.10 (1986) ... Lord Charles Somerset
- Episode #1.9 (1986) ... Lord Charles Somerset
- Episode #1.8 (1986) ... Lord Charles Somerset
- Episode #1.7 (1986) ... Lord Charles Somerset
- Episode #1.6 (1986) ... Lord Charles Somerset
 1986 Foreign Body
Dr. Stirrup
 1986 Peter the Great (TV Mini-Series)
Sir Isaac Newton
- Part IV (1986) ... Sir Isaac Newton
- Episode #1.3 (1986) ... Sir Isaac Newton
- Pt II (1986) ... Sir Isaac Newton
- Episode #1.1 (1986) ... Sir Isaac Newton
 1986 Screen Two (TV Series)
Brigadier Croshawe
- Time After Time (1986) ... Brigadier Croshawe
 1985 God Rot Tunbridge Wells! (TV Movie)
Georg Friedrich Handel
 1985 Time for Murder (TV Series)
Sir Daniel Penwarden
- This Lightning Always Strikes Twice (1985) ... Sir Daniel Penwarden
 1985 Dust
Le père
 1985 Frontline (TV Series documentary)
Narrator
- Memory of the Camps (1985) ... Narrator
 1984 The Bengal Lancers!
Uncle George
 1984 George Washington (TV Mini-Series)
Lord Fairfax
- Episode #1.3 (1984) ... Lord Fairfax
- Episode #1.2 (1984) ... Lord Fairfax
- Episode #1.1 (1984) ... Lord Fairfax
 1982 Gandhi
Judge Broomfield
 1982 The Missionary
Lord Henry Ames
 1982 The Deadly Game (TV Movie)
Gustave Kummer
 1982 Inside the Third Reich (TV Movie)
Prof. Heinrich Tessenow
 1981 No Country for Old Men (TV Movie)
 1981 Les années lumière
Yoshka Poliakeff
 1980 Flashpoint Africa
Program Controller
 1980 Staying On (TV Movie)
Col. Tusker Smalley
 1980 Windwalker
Windwalker
 1980 Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
Sir Henry Rawlinson
 1980 The Sea Wolves
Jack Cartwright
 1980 Shillingbury Tales (TV Series)
'Saltie' Dan Wicklow
- The Shillingbury Blowers (1980) ... 'Saltie' Dan Wicklow
 1980 The Shillingbury Blowers
Saltie
 1979 Meteor
Sir Michael Hughes
 1979 Hurricane
Father Malone
 1979 The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight (TV Movie)
Riviere
 1978 Superman
1st Elder
 1978 Stevie
The Man
 1978 Scorpion Tales (TV Series)
Mavor
- Easterman (1978) ... Mavor
 1978 Slavers
Alec Mackenzie
 1977 Babel Yemen (Short)
Narrator (voice)
 1977 The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Sir Hector
 1976 Eliza Fraser
Capt. Foster Fyans
 1976 Alle origini della mafia (TV Mini-Series)
Don Consalvo Saccone
- La speranza (1976) ... Don Consalvo Saccone
 1976 Aces High
Silkin
 1976 The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Squire Western
 1976 Albino
Johannes
 1975 Conduct Unbecoming
Col. Benjamin Strang
 1975 Hennessy
Comdr. Rice
 1975 The Count of Monte-Cristo (TV Movie)
Abbe Faria
 1974 Cause for Concern
Narrator (voice)
 1974 Persecution
Paul Bellamy
 1974 11 Harrowhouse
Massey
 1974 Craze
Supt. Bellamy
 1974 Who?
Colonel Azarin
 1973 Conflict
The Abbot
 1973 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series)
The Abbot
- Catholics (1973) ... The Abbot
 1973/II A Doll's House
Dr. Rank
 1973 Ludwig
Richard Wagner
 1973 The Offence
Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
 1972 Pope Joan
Pope Leo
 1971 Kidnapped
Lord Advocate
 1971 Mary, Queen of Scots
William Cecil
 1971 Catch Me a Spy
Sir Trevor Dawson
 1971 The Night Visitor
Inspector
 1970 Ryan's Daughter
Father Collins
 1970 Twinky
Lola's Grandfather
 1969 Battle of Britain
Air Vice Marshal Keith Park
 1968 The Charge of the Light Brigade
Lord Cardigan
 1967 Pretty Polly
Robert Thorne-Hook
 1967 The Long Duel
Young
 1966 Triple Cross
Freddie Young aka Distinguished Civilian
 1966 Poppies Are Also Flowers
Sam Lincoln
 1965 The Liquidator
Colonel Mostyn
 1965 Eagle in a Cage (TV Movie)
Napoleon
 1965 Morituri
Colonel Statter
 1965 Von Ryan's Express
Major Eric Fincham
 1965 Operation Crossbow
Professor Frederick Lindemann
 1964 Father Goose
Houghton
 1964 Man in the Middle
Maj. John Gerald Kensington
 1963 Invincible Mr. Disraeli (TV Movie)
Benjamin Disraeli
 1962 Hedda Gabler (TV Movie)
Ejlert Lovborg
 1962 Mutiny on the Bounty
Captain William Bligh
 1962 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV Series)
Dr. Derek Lester
- Murder in Gratitude (1962) ... Dr. Derek Lester
 1962 The Lion
John Bullit
 1960 Sons and Lovers
Walter Morel
 1960 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Robert Wilson
- The Hiding Place (1960) ... Robert Wilson
 1960 Moment of Danger
John Bain
 1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series)
Dr. Derek Lester
- Murder in Gratitude (1959) ... Dr. Derek Lester
 1958 The Roots of Heaven
Morel
 1958 The Key
Capt. Chris Ford
 1958 The World Our Stage (TV Series)
Narrator
- Episode #1.3 (1958) ... Narrator
 1958 ITV Play of the Week (TV Series)
Archduke Rudolf Maximillian von Hapsburg
- Reunion in Vienna (1958) ... Archduke Rudolf Maximillian von Hapsburg
 1957 A Day in Trinidad, Land of Laughter (Short)
Narrator
 1957 Manuela
James Prothero
 1957 Interpol
Frank McNally
 1956 Around the World in 80 Days
Denis Fallentin - Reform Club Member
 1956 Run for the Sun
Browne
 1954-1956 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Kellis / Sir Richard Manville
- Epitaph (1956) ... Kellis
- Inquest on a Hero (1954) ... Sir Richard Manville
 1956 Studio One (TV Series)
Vittorio
- Flower of Pride (1956) ... Vittorio
 1956 The 20th Century-Fox Hour (TV Series)
Doug Elliott
- Deception (1956) ... Doug Elliott
 1955 The Cockleshell Heroes
Captain Hugh Thompson
 1954 Les amants du Tage
Inspector Lewis
 1954 Producers' Showcase (TV Series)
Alec (segment "Still Life")
- Tonight at 8:30 (1954) ... Alec (segment "Still Life")
 1954 La mano dello straniero
Major Roger Court
 1953 The Heart of the Matter
Harry Scobie
 1952 Gift Horse
Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser
 1951 This Is Show Business (TV Series)
 1951 Outcast of the Islands
Willems
 1951 Lady Godiva Rides Again
Guest at Theater Accepting Program (uncredited)
 1950 The Clouded Yellow
Maj. David Somers
 1950 Odette
Captain Peter Churchill / Raoul
 1950 Golden Salamander
David Redfern
 1949 The Third Man
Maj. Calloway
 1949 The Passionate Friends
Professor Steven Stratton
 1947 So Well Remembered
Dr. Richard Whiteside
 1946 Green for Danger
The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Dr. Barnes
 1946 I See a Dark Stranger
David Baynes
 1945 Brief Encounter
Dr. Alec Harvey
 1945 The Way to the Stars
Sq / Leader Carter
 1944 The Way Ahead
Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Show Show Self (27 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

He acted in Anton Chekhov's play, "The Cherry Orchard", at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London, England with Dame Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, Esme Percy and Robert Eddison in the cast. Sir John Gielgud OM was the director. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 19 Articles | 12 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Height:

5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Sophia Loren] That's a real working woman. Not like those teenage tots who think once they've been in a picture, they're too important to be gracious enough to their colleagues by being on time. See more »

Trivia:

Reportedly lived in the same house from 1950, through to his farewell performance. See more »

Trademark:

His rich gravelly voice

Star Sign:

Libra

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