Robert Fyfe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1925 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–present |
Robert Fyfe (born Alloa, Clackmannanshire 19 June 1925) is a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 1985 to 2010. He was born in Alloa, Scotland.
Career
He appeared in the films Xtro, The 51st State, Around the World in 80 Days, Gaolbreak and Babel. In 2012 he appeared in Cloud Atlas. Other credits include guest appearances on Z-Cars, Survivors, The Gentle Touch, The Return of Sherlock Holmes and Monarch of the Glen. Fyfe appeared as Malcolm Lagg, a lollipop man, in Coronation Street in December 2012. His character was seen training Dennis Tanner, played by Philip Lowrie, to take over his job.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Gaolbreak | Wally | |
| 1982 | Xtro | Doctor | |
| 2001 | The 51st State | Hector Dougal McElroy | |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | Jean Michel | |
| 2006 | Babel | Tourist Number 14 | |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare | Old Donald | |
| 2011 | The Decoy Bride | Ancient Crofter | |
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas | Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1 | |
| 2016 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Butler Edwin |
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's Casebook | - | Episode: "It's All In The Mind" |
| 1982 | Third Time Lucky | Mr MacTaggart | Episode: "Change Partners" |
| 1985–2010 | Last of the Summer Wine | Howard Sibshaw | 230 episodes |
| 1989 | No Strings | Grandad | 7 episodes |
| 2004 | Monarch of the Glen | Jackie McIntyre | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Misfits | Harry | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Coronation Street | Malcolm Lagg | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Carters Get Rich | Bernard | 2 episodes |
References
External links
- Robert Fyfe at IMDb