Victor Harrington
Biography
Victor James Harrington was a prolific and ubiquitous British background player known for appearing in uncredited minor roles in numerous films and television shows. Born on August 27, 1909, in Casal Paola, Malta, he began his career in movies during the mid-1930s. He frequently portrayed background characters such as a patron in a pub, nightclub, casino, or restaurant, a party guest, a military officer, a spectator at a sporting event, or an audience member at a play or concert. His daughter, Victoria Harrington, also worked as an actress. Harrington had a total of 104 known credits for acting. He passed away at the age of 70 on July 23, 1980, in Brighton, East Essex, England.
Career overview
Victor James Harrington was a prolific and ubiquitous British background player and bit player known for his extensive work in films and television shows. Born on August 27, 1909, in Casal Paola, Malta, he began his career in the mid-1930s by appearing in movies in uncredited minor roles. Over the course of his career, Harrington accumulated 104 known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
As one of the busiest and most tireless performers in British background acting, Harrington was frequently spotted in countless productions portraying various ambient characters. His recurring background roles included being a patron in a pub, nightclub, casino, or restaurant, as well as a party guest, a military officer, a spectator at a sporting event, and an audience member at a play or concert.
Outside of his extensive background acting career, he was the father of Victoria Harrington, who also worked as an actress. Victor Harrington passed away at the age of 70 on July 23, 1980, in Brighton, East Essex, England.
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104 titles- The Omen (1976) as Monk (uncredited)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) as Floor Show Audience (uncredited)
- Brannigan (1975) as Diner at Gentlemans Club (uncredited)
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Barrister (uncredited)
- No Sex Please - We're British (1973) as Man at Church Film Show (uncredited)
- Frenzy (1972) as Spectator on South Bank (uncredited)
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) as Club Member (uncredited)
- Young Winston (1972) as House of Commons Doorkeeper (uncredited)
- Endless Night (1972) as Man at Auction (uncredited)
- Up the Front (1972) as British Officer (uncredited)
- The Fourth Victim (1971) as Member of Anderson's Defence Team (uncredited)
- There's a Girl in My Soup (1970) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) as Man at Lecture (uncredited)
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) as Military Official (uncredited)
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Reckoning (1970) as Man entering Lift
- Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) as Lord (uncredited)
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) as Journalist (uncredited)
- The Oblong Box (1969) as Sir Julian (uncredited)
- Stranger in the House (1967) as Singing Party Guest (uncredited)
- I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) as Guest at Advertising Festival (uncredited)
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Theatre Audience (uncredited)
- Eye of the Devil (1966) as Villager (uncredited)
- Press for Time (1966) as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
- That Riviera Touch (1966) as Casino Patron (uncredited)
- The Ipcress File (1965) as Audience Member at Symposium (uncredited)
- Darling (1965) as Functionary at Charity Event (uncredited)
- The Alphabet Murders (1965) as Police Escort (uncredited)
- Life at the Top (1965) as Board Member (uncredited)
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) as War Room Aide (uncredited)
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Man at Casino (uncredited)
- The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) as Ascot Attendee (uncredited)
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Scribe (uncredited)
- Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) as Pub Customer (uncredited)
- From Russia with Love (1963) as Chess Tournament Spectator (uncredited)
- Siege of the Saxons (1963) as Sir Guy
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Old Vic Patron (uncredited)
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Neighbour
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
- Only Two Can Play (1962) as Man in Pub
- On the Beat (1962) as Senior Policeman (uncredited)
- Life for Ruth (1962) as Court Clerk
- It's Trad, Dad! (1962) as Town Councillor
- The Avengers (1961) as Board Member (uncredited)
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as Cantina Patron (uncredited)
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Wine Taster (uncredited)
- No Love for Johnnie (1961) as MP (uncredited)
- A Matter of WHO (1961) as Airline Passenger (uncredited)
- Very Important Person (1961) as Prisoner of War (uncredited)
- The Hands of Orlac (1960) as Nightclub Audience (uncredited)
- Beat Girl (1960) as Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Haystack Club Patron (uncredited)
- Cone of Silence (1960) as Court of Inquiry Member
- There Was a Crooked Man (1960) as Military Official
- Dead Lucky (1960) as Journalist
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Doctor's Dilemma (1959) as Passer-by (Uncredited)
- Libel (1959) as Barrister (uncredited)
- Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- The Captain's Table (1959) as Passenger Entering Dining Room (uncredited)
- Expresso Bongo (1959) as Press Photographer
- Follow a Star (1959) as Diner in Club (uncredited)
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Passenger (uncredited)
- The Two-Headed Spy (1958) as German General at Party (uncredited)
- Fiend Without a Face (1958) as Villager (uncredited)
- The Man Inside (1958) as Man in Madrid Hotel (uncredited)
- Chain of Events (1958) as Bank Clerk (uncredited)
- Rx Murder (1958) as Guest at Hunt Ball (uncredited)
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957) as Hotel Guest(uncredited)
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Naval Officer (uncredited)
- Just My Luck (1957) as Man in Cinema (uncredited)
- Doctor at Large (1957) as House Surgeon (uncredited)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) as Embassy Guest (uncredited)
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Dark Avenger (1955) as French Soldier in Tavern (uncredited)
- To Paris with Love (1955) as Man Entering Hotel
- An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as Man in Music Shop (uncredited)
- Simon and Laura (1955) as Customer at Mario's (uncredited)
- Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) as Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
- Above Us the Waves (1955) as RAF Officer (uncredited)
- An Inspector Calls (1954)
- The Weak and the Wicked (1954) as Shopper who bumps into Nellie
- Happy Ever After (1954) as Guest at Hunt Ball
- The Green Buddha (1954) as Art Gallery Visitor (uncredited)
- Roadhouse Girl (1953) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Trouble in Store (1953) as Man Asleep in Deckchair (uncredited)
- A Day to Remember (1953) as Gent on Hampton Court Trip (uncredited)
- Time Bomb (1953)
- Colonel March Investigates (1953) as Customer in Bank (uncredited)
- Black Orchid (1953) as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
- Murder at 3am (1953) as Jewel Box Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Venetian Bird (1952) as Bystander (Uncredited)
- Angels One Five (1952) as Airman in Officers Club (Uncredited)
- Laughter in Paradise (1951) as Shopper in Swan & Edgar (uncredited)
- Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Man in Pub (uncredited)
- High Treason (1951) as Police clerk (uncredited)
- Meet Simon Cherry (1949) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Bond Street (1948) as Man Entering Majestic Club (uncredited)
- Snowbound (1948) as Skier at Inn
- A Yank at Oxford (1938) as Student at Trackside Consoling Beaumont (uncredited)
- The Ware Case (1938) as Barrister (uncredited)
- Storm in a Teacup (1937) as Man Outside Sheriff's Court (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Victor Harrington best known for?
Victor Harrington is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Omen (1976), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Brannigan (1975), Carry On Girls (1973).
When and where was Victor Harrington born?
Victor Harrington was born on August 27, 1909 in Casal Paola, Malta. They passed away on July 23, 1980.
How many credits does Victor Harrington have?
Victor Harrington has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1976.
What is Victor Harrington's background in cinema and television?
Victor James Harrington was a prolific and ubiquitous British background player known for appearing in uncredited minor roles in numerous films and television shows. Born on August 27, 1909, in Casal Paola, Malta, he began his career in movies during the mid-1930s. He frequently portrayed background characters such as ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) as War Room Aide (uncredited) — aged about 54
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) as Club Member (uncredited) — aged about 62
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Old Vic Patron (uncredited) — aged about 52
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) — aged about 52
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Neighbour — aged about 52
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