Victor Harrington

Biography

Extremely prolific and ubiquitous British background player Victor James Harrington was born on August 27, 1909 in Casal Paola, Malta. Harrington first began appearing in movies in uncredited minor roles in the mid-1930's. One of the most busy and tireless of British bit players, Victor could be frequently spotted in countless films and TV shows as a patron in a pub, nightclub, casino, or restaurant, a party guest, a military officer, a spectator at a sporting event, or an audience member at a play or concert. His daughter Victoria Harrington was also an actress. Harrington died at age 70 on July 23, 1980 in Brighton, East Essex, England.

Known For

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

as War Room Aide (uncredited)

From Russia with Love

as Chess Tournament Spectator (uncredited)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

as Floor Show Audience (uncredited)

The Omen

as Monk (uncredited)

The Man Who Knew Too Much

as Embassy Guest (uncredited)

Frenzy

as Spectator on South Bank (uncredited)

A Hard Day's Night

as Man at Casino (uncredited)

A Night to Remember

as Passenger (uncredited)

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

as Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)

Darling

as Functionary at Charity Event (uncredited)