Person
Brian Southwood
Acting · Born 1948-01-01 · Bury, UK
Biography
Brian Southwood is a British actor known for his acting work in television, film, and theatre, often appearing in supporting roles. He is perhaps best known for playing many characters in TV series Coronation Street (1960), such as Dr. McLaren, a Registrar and a Judge in the series. He was also known for voicing the characters of Otter and Portley in Cosgrove Hall's The Wind in the Willows (1984-1990). He played Jim Threadgold in three episodes of the TV series Get Lost! (1981) and he also voiced Gurder of the Stationeri in ten episodes of the British stop motion series Truckers (1992). He also had several guest appearances in many other TV shows including Crown Court (1972-2007), Brookside (1982-2003), Emmerdale (1972) and The Forsyte Saga (2002-2003).
Known for
Heartbeat
Hawkins
Peak Practice
Lorry Driver
The Forsyte Saga
Farmer Maple
Strangers
Harry
Fame Is the Spur
Reporter
Truckers
Gurder (voice)
Get Lost!
Jim Threadgold
Scab
Selby
Hillsborough
Additional Cast
In Denial of Murder
Eric Clough
Filmography
- 2004In Denial of MurderEric Clough
- 2002The Forsyte SagaFarmer Maple
- 1996HillsboroughAdditional Cast
- 1993Peak PracticeLorry Driver
- 1992The Christmas CollectionOtter (voice)
- 1992TruckersGurder (voice)
- 1992HeartbeatHawkins
- 1989The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two ToadsOtter (Voice)
- 1989More Children's Summer StoriesOtter (voice)
- 1988Children's Favourites - Volume 1Otter/Portly/Alfred the Horse (voice)
- 1987ScabSelby
- 1986The Wind in the Willows: Winter TalesOtter (voice)
- 1983Letting the Birds Go FreeGeorge
- 1983GaskinMr Lawrence
- 1982Fame Is the SpurReporter
- 1981Get Lost!Jim Threadgold
- 1978StrangersHarry
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