Occupation Film actor Years active 1925–1953 | Name Alf Goddard Role Film actor | |
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Full Name Frank Henry Goddard Movies Downhill, Hindle Wakes, Balaclava, Owd Bob, Murder in Soho Similar People Maurice Elvey, Louis Levy, George Pearson, Adrian Brunel, Alfred Hitchcock | ||
Frank "Alf" Henry Goddard (28 November 1897 in Brentford, Middlesex – 25 February 1981 in Ealing, London) was an English film actor.
Brother of a famous boxer, Alf Goddard was once a boxer too. He was also a trained athlete and a professional dancer. He served in the army in World War I and when he was invalided out he worked on munitions. He made his stage debut in a musical hall act in 1916. His first appearance in films was as a stunt double where he did a number of risky jobs like jumping off bridges and swimming in rough seas. This led to him being given acting parts. Later he moved on to comedy roles.
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