Wilfrid Brambell

1912 - 1985
LocationLondon
Age72 years
Cause of DeathUndisclosed
Date of Birth22/03/1912
Date of Death18/01/1985
Visitors418 since 17/08/2009
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Actor. Fondly remembered as Paul McCartney's 'Grandfather' in the landmark Beatles musical "A Hard
Day's Night." He made his stage debut as a child, entertaining troops during World War I. He began
professional acting career as an adult at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, and toured with ENSA during
World War II. His first appearance on London stage was in 1950, and had a single appearance on
Broadway in 1965. Played character parts in theater and films before achieving fame as "Albert
Steptoe" in the long-running "Steptoe and Son" comedy series, which ran from 1964 to 1973.

Burial: Greater London, England
Plot: cremated, ashes scattered beneath tree 3


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PURE GENIUS

Oh my god i just love wilfrid brambell and harry h corbett.
Steptoe and son
totally amazing i have every episode ever made and the films.
I watch them every night when i go to bed.
Truly amazing i never tire of them and still laugh my head off every time.
Comedy truly at it's best
god bless you wilfrid and thanks for the wonderful steptoe and son series.
xxx

Joanne Stella'S Mam October 27, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU WILFRID

your gone wilfrid but never be forgotten, i love your work rest in peace x

Theresa Tutt (A Fan) August 17, 2009

A kind and gentle man.

James Taggart August 17, 2009
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