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Trevor Howard
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Trevor Howard, 1973
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Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith
29 September 1913 Cliftonville, Kent, England
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| Died | 7 January 1988 (aged 74) Arkley, London, England
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| Resting place | St Peter's Church, Arkley |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1934–1988 |
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Helen Cherry
(m. 1944) |
Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith (born September 29, 1913 – died January 7, 1988) was a famous English actor. He starred in plays, movies, and TV shows. Trevor Howard became a big star after his role in the movie Brief Encounter (1945). He also gained fame for his part in The Third Man (1949).
Howard was known for many other films, including Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968), and Gandhi (1982). He was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in Sons and Lovers (1960).
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About Trevor Howard
His Early Life
Trevor Howard was born in Cliftonville, Kent, England. His father worked for an insurance company, and his job meant the family traveled a lot. Trevor spent his first eight years exploring different parts of the world.
He went to Clifton College and later studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). In 1933, he was named the best actor in his class. He made his first professional acting appearance in a play called Revolt in a Reformatory in 1934. After finishing school, he regularly performed on stage.
Serving in World War II
Trevor Howard served in the British Army during World War II. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1942. However, he was discharged in 1943 due to health reasons. Despite some stories, official records show he left the army because of "ill-health."
Starting in Films
After acting in a play in 1943, Howard began working in movies. He had a small, uncredited role in The Way Ahead (1944). His first credited movie part was as a pilot in The Way to the Stars (1945).
Becoming a Star
Director David Lean noticed Howard's acting in The Way Ahead. Lean then suggested Howard for the role of Alec in Brief Encounter (1945). This movie was a huge success and made Trevor Howard a film star.
He continued to make popular films like I See a Dark Stranger (1946) and Green for Danger (1947). In 1947, he was voted one of Britain's most popular actors.
His role in The Third Man (1949) was a big international success. Howard starred alongside Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten. He was very proud of this film. During filming, he once got into a funny situation. He was still in his movie uniform when he went to a bar. Military Police thought he was impersonating an officer, but the misunderstanding was quickly cleared up.
Howard continued to be a top British star in the early 1950s. He appeared in Golden Salamander (1950) and Odette (1950). He also starred in The Clouded Yellow (1950) with Jean Simmons.
Becoming an International Actor
Trevor Howard's first Hollywood movie was Run for the Sun (1956). He played a villain in this film. He also had a small role in Around the World in 80 Days (1956).
In 1958, he won the Best Actor award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for his role in The Key. He then took on a lead role in the Hollywood film The Roots of Heaven (1958).
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Sons and Lovers (1960). He also received other awards and nominations throughout his career.
Howard played Captain Bligh in the 1962 remake of Mutiny on the Bounty, starring with Marlon Brando. He continued to act in many films, often playing military characters or supporting famous actors like Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant.
Later Roles
In his later career, Howard took on many different roles. He played Lord Cardigan in The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) and Air Vice Marshal Keith Park in Battle of Britain (1969). He also appeared in Ryan's Daughter (1970) for director David Lean.
He acted in various types of movies, including historical dramas like Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) and Pope Joan (1972). He also appeared in some horror films.
Later in his career, he was part of big movies like Superman (1978) and Gandhi (1982). He also starred in the unique film Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980).
His final film was The Dawning (1988). Even when he was very ill during the filming of White Mischief (1988), his co-star Sarah Miles made sure he could finish the movie.
Throughout his film career, Trevor Howard had a special rule in his contracts. It allowed him to take time off work whenever a cricket Test match was being played!
Voice and Radio Work
Trevor Howard also lent his voice to recordings. He performed in two Shakespeare plays. He was Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew and played the main role in King Lear for the BBC World Service in 1986.
Personal Life
Trevor Howard was married to actress Helen Cherry. He passed away on January 7, 1988, at the age of 74, due to health problems.
Honours and Awards
Trevor Howard was a very respected actor. A government document from 2003 showed that he was among many people who chose to decline official honours. He turned down a CBE award in 1982.
Trevor Howard's Films
- The Way Ahead (1944) as Officer on Ship (uncredited)
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Squadron Leader Carter
- Brief Encounter (1945) as Alec Harvey
- I See a Dark Stranger (1946) as David Baynes
- Green for Danger (1946) as Dr. Barnes
- They Made Me a Fugitive (1947) as Clem
- So Well Remembered (1947) as Richard Whiteside
- The Passionate Friends (1949) as Professor Steven Stratton
- The Third Man (1949) as Maj. Calloway
- Golden Salamander (1950) as David Redfern
- Odette (1950) as Captain Peter Churchill / Raoul
- The Clouded Yellow (1950) as Maj. David Somers
- Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951) as Guest at Theater Accepting Program (uncredited)
- Outcast of the Islands (1952) as Peter Willems
- Gift Horse (1952) as Lieutenant Commander Hugh Algernon Fraser
- The Heart of the Matter (1953) as Harry Scobie
- La mano dello straniero (1954) as Major Roger Court
- Les amants du Tage (1955) as Inspector Lewis
- The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) as Captain Thompson
- Run for the Sun (1956) as Browne
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Denis Fallentin – Reform Club Member
- Interpol (1957) as Frank McNally
- Manuela (1957) as James Prothero, released as Stowaway Girl in the US
- A Day in Trinidad, Land of Laughter (1957, Short) as Narrator
- The Key (1958) as Captain Chris Ford
- The Roots of Heaven (1958) as Morel
- Malaga (1960) as John Bain
- Sons and Lovers (1960) as Walter Morel
- The Lion (1962) as John Bullit
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) as Captain William Bligh
- Man in the Middle (1963) as Major John Darryl Kensington
- Father Goose (1964) as Houghton
- Operation Crossbow (1965) as Professor Lindermann
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Maj. Eric Fincham
- Morituri (1965) as Colonel Statter
- The Liquidator (1965) as Mostyn
- Eagle in a Cage (1965, Hallmark Hall of Fame) as Napoleon
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as Sam Lincon
- Triple Cross (1966) MI 5
- The Long Duel (1967) as Young
- Pretty Polly (1967) as Robert Hook
- The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) as Lord Cardigan
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Air Vice-Marshal Sir Keith Park
- Twinky (1969) as Lola's Grandfather
- Ryan's Daughter (1970) as Father Hugh Collins
- The Night Visitor (1971) as The Inspector
- To Catch a Spy (1971) as Sir Trevor Dawson
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) as William Cecil
- Pope Joan (1972) as Pope Leo
- Ludwig (1972) as Richard Wagner
- The Offence (1972) as Detective Superintendent Cartwright
- Kidnapped (1973) as Lord Advocate Grant
- A Doll's House (1973) as Dr Rank
- Who? (1973) as Colonel Azarin
- Catholics (1973) as The Abbot
- Craze (1974) as Supt. Bellamy
- 11 Harrowhouse (1974) as Clyde Massey
- Persecution (1974) aka Sheba, The Graveyard, The Terror of Sheba as Paul Bellamy
- Cause for Concern (1974) as Narrator
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1975, TV movie) as Abbe Faria
- Hennessy (1975) as Commander Rice
- Conduct Unbecoming (1975) as Colonel Benjamin Strang
- Albino (1976) as Johannes
- Aces High (1976) as Silkin
- Eliza Fraser (1976) as Captain Foster Fyans
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) as Sir Hector
- Babel Yemen (1977 short) as Narrator
- Slavers (1978) as Alec Mackenzie
- Stevie (1978) as The Man
- Superman (1978) as 1st Elder
- The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight (1979, TV Movie) as Riviere
- Hurricane (1979) as Father Malone
- Meteor (1979) as Sir Michael Hughes
- Flashpoint Africa (1980) as Programme Controller
- The Shillingbury Blowers (1980) as Dan 'Saltie' Wicklow
- The Sea Wolves (1980) as Jack Cartwright
- Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980) as Sir Henry Rawlinson
- Windwalker (1980) as Windwalker
- Staying On (1980 TV movie) as Colonel Tusker Smalley
- Arch of Triumph (1980)
- Light Years Away, aka Les Années lumière (1981) as Yoshka Poliakeff
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Aggressive Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- No Country for Old Men (1981, TV Movie)
- Inside the Third Reich (1982, TV Movie) as Professor Heinrich Tessnow
- Deadly Game (1982, TV Movie) as Gustave Kummer
- The Missionary (1982) as Lord Henry Ames
- Gandhi (1982) as Judge R. S. Broomfield
- Sword of the Valiant (1984) as The King
- Dust (1985) as Le père
- God Rot Tunbridge Wells! (1985) as Georg Frederich Handel
- Memory of the Camps (1985, Documentary) as Narrator
- Time After Time (1986) as Brigadier
- Foreign Body (1986) as Dr Stirrup
- Christmas Eve (1986, TV Movie) as Maitland
- Hand in Glove (1987, TV Movie) as Vicar
- White Mischief (1988) as Jack Soames
- The Unholy (1988) as Father Silva
- The Dawning (1988) as Grandfather
Trevor Howard's TV Shows
- The Love Boat (1984 TV Series) as Sir Albert Demerest
- George Washington (1984 miniseries) as Lord Fairfax
- Shaka Zulu (1986–1989) as Lord Charles Somerset (his last TV role)
- Peter the Great (1986 TV series) as Sir Isaac Newton
See also
In Spanish: Trevor Howard para niños
