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Acting
Alan Howard
Alan Howard is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders, Sherlock Holmes and Foyle's War. Alan Howard was born on August 5, 1937. Alan Howard died on February 14, 2015 at the age of 77.
- Born
- August 5, 1937
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Died
- February 14, 2015 (77 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan MacKenzie Howard, CBE, (5 August 1937–14 February 2015) was an English actor known for his roles on stage, television and film.
He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1966 to 1983, and played leading roles at the Royal National Theatre between 1992 and 2000.
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Alan MacKenzie Howard, CBE, (5 August 1937–14 February 2015) was an English actor known for his roles on stage, television and film.
He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1966 to 1983, and played leading roles at the Royal National Theatre between 1992 and 2000.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Alan Howard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2003Death in Holy OrdersFather Sebastian Morell
- 2002Foyle's WarStephen Beck
- 2000David CopperfieldFrancis Spenlow
- 1997Midsomer MurdersOwen August
- 1992WitchcraftAlan Oakfield
- 1991Jute CityLord Muircross
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotBenedict Farley / Hugo Cornworthy
- 1989Frederick Forsyth PresentsSam McCready
- 1987A Perfect SpyJack Brotherhood
- 1986Unnatural CausesGrahame
- 1986The Return of Sherlock HolmesThe Duke of Holdernesse
- 1985Screen TwoClement Scott
- 1984Sherlock HolmesThe Duke of Holdernesse
- 1984Playing Shakespeare
- 1978Life Begins at FortyDr Payne
- 1974Churchill's PeopleKing Alfred
- 1967Sir Arthur Conan DoyleTheophilus St. James
- 1960Maigret
- 1959The Bell Telephone HourSelf
- 1955ITV Play of the WeekDet. Con. Morton
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alan Howard been in?
Alan Howard is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders, Sherlock Holmes and Foyle's War.
When was Alan Howard born?
Alan Howard was born on August 5, 1937. (London, England, UK)
How old is Alan Howard?
Alan Howard died on February 14, 2015 at the age of 77.
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