Trevor Howard Actor Date of Birth: 29.09.1913 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard was an outstanding British actor known for his ability to seamlessly transition from one supporting role to another without any hesitation. He was born in Cliftonville, Kent, England, United Kingdom. Howard studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed on the London stage for several years until his career was interrupted by World War II. He served in the Royal Artillery until he was wounded and honorably discharged.

Returning to acting, Howard appeared in "Brief Encounter" (1944) and captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with his intense yet restrained portrayal of one of the two lovers in David Lean's film "Brief Encounter" (1945). With his pleasant appearance and understated style, Howard grew into a fine film actor, working in both English and American films. He is remembered for his roles in "The Third Man" (1949, as the stoic police major), "Sons and Lovers" (1960, earning a nomination for his portrayal of the alcoholic Walter Morel in this adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel), "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1962, as Captain Bligh), "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1968, as Lord Cardigan), "Mary, Queen of Scots" (1971, as Lord Burleigh), "Pope Joan" (1972, as Pope Leo the Great), "Ludwig" (1973, as Richard Wagner), and "A Doll's House" (also 1973, with Jane Fonda as Dr. Rank). It is unfortunate that many of his later films did not live up to his talent, and in the 1980s, Howard often appeared on screen unwell.

Throughout his career, Trevor Howard consistently delivered exceptional performances, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema.