Brian Southwood
Born: 1948-01-01 in Bury, UK
Known For: Acting
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).
Filmography
2004
- In Denial of Murder as Eric Clough
1996
- Hillsborough as Additional Cast
1993
- Peak Practice as Lorry Driver
1992
- Heartbeat as Hawkins
- Truckers as Gurder (voice)
- The Christmas Collection as Otter (voice)
1989
- The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads as Otter (Voice)
- More Children's Summer Stories as Otter (voice)
1988
- Children's Favourites - Volume 1 as Otter/Portly/Alfred the Horse (voice)
1987
- Scab as Selby
1986
- The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales as Otter (voice)
1984
- The Wind in the Willows as Otter, Portly (voice)
1983
- Gaskin as Mr Lawrence
- Letting the Birds Go Free as George
1982
- Harry's Game as Intelligence Officer
1981
- Get Lost! as Jim Threadgold