Linal Haft
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Linal Haft, sometimes known as Lionel Haft, is a British
actor
.
(1969); Don in an episode of The Squirrels
(1976); and as Cookson in two episodes of Armchair Thriller
(1978). He appeared as Monty Fish in the second series of ITV's post-war comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon, in 1982. Haft accepted the role of Reno in the 2006 thriller film Solo.
Haft portrayed Harry Gold in the British soap opera EastEnders
, since 23 June 2010 till late November 2010. He returned on the 29th August.
He, Frank Mills and Paul Brooke
are the only actors to appear in both the Classic and New series of Minder
, but starring in different roles in each.
United Kingdom
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Biography
Haft made his acting debut in an episode of Homicide as Harry Bruce in 1968. He went on to play his second role later the same year, as Adams in an episode of Contrabandits. From 1968 to 1978, he had many more roles, including Curly in an episode of RiptideRiptide
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(1969); Don in an episode of The Squirrels
The Squirrels (TV series)
The Squirrels is a British television sitcom, written by Eric Chappell, who went on to then later create to write Yorkshire Television sitcoms Rising Damp and Only When I Laugh. It ran for 3 series and 28 episodes and was made and broadcast from 1974 to 1977 on the ITV network, by ATV...
(1976); and as Cookson in two episodes of Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller is a British television programme, broadcast on ITV in two series in 1978 and 1980. Owing something to some of the off-shoots of the earlier Armchair Theatre, the new series used scripts adapted from published novels and stories. Although not properly a horror series it included...
(1978). He appeared as Monty Fish in the second series of ITV's post-war comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon, in 1982. Haft accepted the role of Reno in the 2006 thriller film Solo.
Haft portrayed Harry Gold in the British soap opera EastEnders
EastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
, since 23 June 2010 till late November 2010. He returned on the 29th August.
He, Frank Mills and Paul Brooke
Paul Brooke
Paul Brooke is an English actor of film, television, and radio. He is the father of actor Tom Brooke.He and Ernie Fosselius played Malakili the Rancor Keeper in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. He played British Conservative politician Ian Gow in the 2004 BBC series The Alan Clark Diaries...
are the only actors to appear in both the Classic and New series of Minder
Minder (TV series)
Minder is a British comedy-drama about the London criminal underworld. Initially produced by Verity Lambert, it was made by Euston Films, a subsidiary of Thames Television and shown on ITV...
, but starring in different roles in each.
Selected filmography
- The SweeneyThe SweeneyThe Sweeney is a 1970s British television police drama focusing on two members of the Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London...
(1978) - Birth of the BeatlesBirth of the BeatlesBirth of The Beatles is a 1979 biopic motion picture, produced by Dick Clark's company and directed by Richard Marquand. The film was released into cinemas worldwide except in parts of the United States, where it was shown as a TV movie.-The film:The film focuses on the early history of 1960s rock...
(1979) - Shine On, Harvey Moon (1983)
- Soft Fruit (1999)
- Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge! is a 2001 romantic jukebox musical film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. Following the Red Curtain Cinema principles, the film is based on the Orphean myth, La Traviata, and La Bohème...
(2001) - He Died with a Felafel in His HandHe Died With A Felafel In His HandHe Died with a Felafel in His Hand is a novel by John Birmingham, first published in 1994 by The Yellow Press . The story consists of a collection of colourful anecdotes about living in share houses in Brisbane and other cities in Australia with variously dubious housemates. The title refers to a...
(2001) - The Man Who Sued GodThe Man Who Sued GodThe Man Who Sued God is a 2001 Australian film, starring Billy Connolly and directed by Mark Joffe.-Plot:Advocate Steve Myers is a disillusioned lawyer who becomes fed-up with the perceived corruption within the judicial system. He quits the law business and buys a small fishing boat and takes up...
(2001) - Liquid Bridge (2003)
- Solo (2006)
- Tu£sday (2008)
- EastEndersEastEndersEastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
(2010–11) - New TricksNew TricksNew Tricks is a BBC television drama series which follows the work of the Metropolitan Police Service's Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad . Led by Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers who have been recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes...
(2011) - Frozen Moments (2011)
- Naked Before the World (2011)