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Howard Lang
Acting Born Mar 20, 1911 Died Dec 11, 1989 Marylebone, London, England, UK 94 credits
Biography
Howard Lang works in acting. Born March 20, 1911 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Died December 11, 1989. Archytele tracks 94 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Pyrates
The Pickwick Papers
The Last Days of Pompeii
Jane
It's Murder. But Is It Art?
The Persuaders!The Onedin LineMacbeth10 Rillington Place
The Six Wives of Henry VIIIPerfect Friday
The Basil Brush Show
King of the River
Gideon's Way
HorizonTheatre 625HMS ParadiseNothing But the Best
Sergeant CorkThe HauntingDoctor Who: An Unearthly Child
The Scales of Justice
Sir Francis DrakeThe Curse of the WerewolfGorgoNo Love for Johnnie
The Trials of Oscar WildeJackpotDate at MidnightNight Train for Inverness
Ben-HurInterpol CallingInnocent MeetingThe Giant BehemothThe Siege of Pinchgut
The Adventures of William TellA Night to RememberDunkirkSword of FreedomAfrican Patrol
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!White HunterO.S.S.The One That Got AwayThe Crooked Sky
The Battle of the River PlateThe Hide-OutThe Adventures of the Big ManTiger in the SmokeEyewitness
The Adventures of Robin HoodThe Adventures of Robin HoodITV Play of the WeekBlonde BlackmailerThe Mysterious Bullet
The Men of Sherwood ForestBeau BrummellThe House Across the LakeThe Rainbow JacketDevil's Point
CounterspyStreet of ShadowsThe Missing Man
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Lavender Hill MobPool of LondonHigh TreasonHigh Treason
Sunday Night TheatreSunday Night TheatreSunday Night TheatreThe Mudlark
HamletThe Last LoadNothing Venture
JassySo Well Remembered
Great Expectations
Freedom Radio
ConvoyNight Train to MunichThe Middle WatchNeutral Port
Full Filmography
94 titles- The Pyrates (1986) as Captain Yardley
- The Pickwick Papers (1985) as Tony Weller
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Medon
- Jane (1982) as Churchill
- It's Murder. But Is It Art? (1972) as Chief Constable
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Coalition Club Member (uncredited)
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Captain Baines
- Macbeth (1971) as Old Soldier (uncredited)
- 10 Rillington Place (1971)
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Sir John Seymour
- Perfect Friday (1970) as Bank Commissionaire
- The Basil Brush Show (1968)
- King of the River (1966) as Captain Friar
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Sergeant Fowler
- Horizon (1964) as Mr. Rothery
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Grimmett
- HMS Paradise (1964) as Commander Bell
- Nothing But the Best (1964) as Jutson
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Drayman
- The Haunting (1963) as Hugh Crain (uncredited)
- Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963) as Horg
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Abbott
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Grenville
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as Irate Farmer (uncredited)
- Gorgo (1961) as First Colonel
- No Love for Johnnie (1961) as Labour Party Member greeting Johnnie Byrne (uncredited)
- The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) as Court Usher
- Jackpot (1960) as George
- Date at Midnight (1960) as Inspector
- Night Train for Inverness (1960) as Sergeant
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Hortator (uncredited)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Commander Siddons
- Innocent Meeting (1959) as Macey
- The Giant Behemoth (1959) as Naval Commader, at the "Valkyrie" wreck (uncredited)
- The Siege of Pinchgut (1959) as Whitsun (Uncredited)
- Man Accused (1959) as Police Sergeant
- A Woman's Temptation (1959) as Radio operator
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Schmidt
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Chief Officer Henry Wilde (uncredited)
- Dunkirk (1958) as Chief - Sheerness Dockyard (uncredited)
- Sword of Freedom (1958) as Major Domo
- African Patrol (1958) as Brad
- African Patrol (1958) as Collins
- Corridors of Blood (1958) as Chief Inspector
- Links of Justice (1958) as Usher
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957) as Polish Bosun
- White Hunter (1957) as Burrows
- O.S.S. (1957)
- The One That Got Away (1957) as Sergeant - Welsh Guards (uncredited)
- The Crooked Sky (1957) as Commisioner
- The Birthday Present (1957) as Cellblock Officer (uncredited)
- The Big Chance (1957) as Saw Mill Man
- The Battle of the River Plate (1956) as Guns - HMS Exeter (uncredited)
- The Hide-Out (1956) as Greeko
- The Adventures of the Big Man (1956) as Balford
- Tiger in the Smoke (1956) as Detective (uncredited)
- Eyewitness (1956) as Cinema Commissionaire
- Keep It Clean (1956) as Police Sergeant
- Destination Death (1956) as Police Sgt(uncredited)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Landlord
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Inn Patron with Password (uncredited)
- ITV Play of the Week (1955) as George Hutton
- Blonde Blackmailer (1955) as Scotland Yard Detective
- The Mysterious Bullet (1955) as Davy Charlesworth
- The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) as Town Crier
- Beau Brummell (1954) as Hecker (uncredited)
- The House Across the Lake (1954) as Inspector Edgar (uncredited)
- The Rainbow Jacket (1954) as Police Constable on Point Duty (uncredited)
- Devil's Point (1954) as Marne
- The Floating Dutchman (1954) as Gaoler (uncredited)
- The Blazing Caravan (1954) as Publican (uncredited)
- Counterspy (1953) as Policeman
- Street of Shadows (1953) as Card Player (uncredited)
- The Missing Man (1953) as Inspector Haslett (uncredited)
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) as Officer Aboard Cassandra (uncredited)
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) as Policeman at window (uncredited)
- Pool of London (1951) as Detective Detaining Suspect (uncredited)
- High Treason (1951) as Policeman Discovering Jimmy's Body (uncredited)
- High Treason (1951) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Courier - Pilot
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Sir John Lowther
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Party Guest
- The Mudlark (1950) as Footman (uncredited)
- Hamlet (1948) as Servant (uncredited)
- The Last Load (1948) as Senior Police Officer (uncredited)
- Nothing Venture (1948) as Henchman in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Jassy (1947) as Juryman (uncredited)
- So Well Remembered (1947) as Man Attending Royal Opera House (uncredited)
- Great Expectations (1946) as Man sitting next to Pip at Magwitch's Trial (uncredited)
- Freedom Radio (1941) as Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Convoy (1940) as Gunnery Officer (uncredited)
- Night Train to Munich (1940)
- The Middle Watch (1940) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Neutral Port (1940) as German Naval Officer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Howard Lang best known for?
Howard Lang is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Days of Pompeii (1984), Jane (1982), The Persuaders! (1971), The King of the Hill (2008).
When and where was Howard Lang born?
Howard Lang was born on March 20, 1911 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. They passed away on December 11, 1989.
How many credits does Howard Lang have?
Howard Lang has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1986.
What is Howard Lang's background in cinema and television?
Howard Lang (born Donald Yarranton; 20 March 1911 - 11 December 1989) was an English actor known for playing Captain William Baines in the BBC nautical drama The Onedin Line.
Howard Lang by the numbers
94credits
63films
31TV series
1940–1986active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Sir John Seymour — aged about 59
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Hortator (uncredited) — aged about 48
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Coalition Club Member (uncredited) — aged about 60
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Chief Officer Henry Wilde (uncredited) — aged about 47
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Medon — aged about 73
- Horizon (1964) as Mr. Rothery — aged about 53
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