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Robert Fyfe

Acting Born Jun 19, 1931 Alloa, Scotland, UK 24 credits

Biography

Robert Fyfe was a Scottish-born actor, who is best remembered for his role on the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine, where he played the character of Howard between 1985 and 2010.

He also appeared in the movies Xtro, The 51st State, Around the World in 80 Days and Babel. Other credits include guest appearances on Z Cars, Survivors, The Gentle Touch, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Monarch of the Glen.

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Full filmography

  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Clerk at Woolwich Station
  • Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Howard
  • Misfits (2009) as Harry
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) as Ratface
  • Monarch of the Glen (2000)
  • Angels (1975)
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) as Douglas Hamilton
  • The Onedin Line (1971) as Evans
  • Babel (2006) as Tourist
  • Survivors (1975) as Phillipson
  • Cloud Atlas (2012) as Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1
  • Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as Jean Michel
  • Enemy at the Door (1978) as Jacques Roussel
  • Detective (1964)
  • New Scotland Yard (1972) as Charles Prentice
  • Cribb (1980) as Lucifer
  • The 51st State (2001) as Hector Dougal McElroy
  • The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Clerk at Woolwich Station
  • Xtro (1982) as Doctor
  • Third Time Lucky (1982) as Mr MacTaggart
  • No Strings (1989) as Grandad
  • Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs (2022) as Self (archive)
  • Gaolbreak (1962) as Wally