Robert Fyfe

Robert Fyfe (born Alloa, Clackmannanshire 19 June 1925) is a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 1985 to 2010. He was born in Alloa, Scotland.

Robert Fyfe
Born (1925-06-19) 19 June 1925
OccupationActor
Years active1962–present

Career

He appeared in the films Xtro, The 51st State, Around the World in 80 Days, Gaolbreak and Babel. In 2012 he appeared in Cloud Atlas. Other credits include guest appearances on Z-Cars, Survivors, The Gentle Touch, The Return of Sherlock Holmes and Monarch of the Glen. Fyfe appeared as Malcolm Lagg, a lollipop man, in Coronation Street in December 2012. His character was seen training Dennis Tanner, played by Philip Lowrie, to take over his job.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1962 Gaolbreak Wally
1982 Xtro Doctor
2001 The 51st State Hector Dougal McElroy
2004 Around the World in 80 Days Jean Michel
2006 Babel Tourist Number 14
2010 Burke & Hare Old Donald
2011 The Decoy Bride Ancient Crofter
2012 Cloud Atlas Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1
2016 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Butler Edwin

Television roles

YearTitleRoleNotes
1962Dr. Finlay's Casebook-Episode: "It's All In The Mind"
1982Third Time LuckyMr MacTaggartEpisode: "Change Partners"
1985–2010Last of the Summer WineHoward Sibshaw230 episodes
1989No StringsGrandad7 episodes
2004Monarch of the GlenJackie McIntyre1 episode
2009MisfitsHarry1 episode
2012Coronation StreetMalcolm Lagg7 episodes
2017Carters Get RichBernard2 episodes

References


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