| Birth: | Mar. 22, 1912, Ireland | | Death: | Jan. 18, 1985, England | 
Actor. Fondly remembered as Paul McCartney's 'Grandfather' in the landmark Beatles musical "A Hard Day's Night." He made his stage debut as a child, entertaining troops during World War I. He began professional acting career as an adult at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, and toured with ENSA during World War II. His first appearance on London stage was in 1950, and had a single appearance on Broadway in 1965. Played character parts in theater and films before achieving fame as "Albert Steptoe" in the long-running "Steptoe and Son" comedy series, which ran from 1964 to 1973. Died in London in 1985.
Search Amazon for Wilfrid Brambell | | | Burial:
South London Crematorium
London
Greater London, England
Plot: cremated, ashes scattered beneath tree 3 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Nov 01, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6898011 |
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flower-dropper
Added: Nov. 22, 2009 |
Wilfrid, you were an outstanding actor! Rest in peace.
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Kenneth
Added: Nov. 20, 2009 |
What a legend!, Thankyou Wilfrid for giving us so many laughs over the years, you were a brilliant actor, there will never be anyone to replace you, R.I.P.godbless you.....xx
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Julie O'Connell
Added: Oct. 28, 2009 |
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