Brian Southwood

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

as Hawkins

Hillsborough

as Additional Cast

Harry's Game

as Intelligence Officer

Peak Practice

as Lorry Driver

Truckers

as Gurder (voice)

In Denial of Murder

as Eric Clough

The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads

as Otter (Voice)

Get Lost!

as Jim Threadgold

Scab

as Selby

Letting the Birds Go Free

as George