Robert Fyfe

Robert Fyfe

Known for

Acting

Born

June 19, 1931

Birthplace

Alloa, Scotland, UK

Died

September 22, 2021 (aged 90)

Biography

Robert Fyfe was a Scottish-born actor, who is best remembered for his role on the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine, where he played the character of Howard between 1985 and 2010.

He also appeared in the movies Xtro, The 51st State, Around the World in 80 Days and Babel. Other credits include guest appearances on Z Cars, Survivors, The Gentle Touch, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Monarch of the Glen.

Best known work

Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas

2012

Babel

Babel

2006

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

2004

Misfits

Misfits

2009

The 51st State

The 51st State

2001

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

1984

Xtro

Xtro

1982

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973

Survivors

Survivors

1975

Monarch of the Glen

Monarch of the Glen

2000

Filmography

2022
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
as Self (archive)
2012
Cloud Atlas
as Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1
2009
MisfitsTV
as Harry (1 episode)
2006
Babel
as Tourist
2004
Around the World in 80 Days
as Jean Michel
2001
The 51st State
as Hector Dougal McElroy
2000
Monarch of the GlenTV
1989
No StringsTV
as Grandad (7 episodes)
1987
Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day at Dream Acres
as Howard Sibshaw
1986
The Return of Sherlock HolmesTV
as Clerk at Woolwich Station (1 episode)
1986
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
as Howard Sibshaw
1984
Sherlock HolmesTV
as Clerk at Woolwich Station (1 episode)
1982
Xtro
as Doctor
1982
Third Time LuckyTV
as Mr MacTaggart (1 episode)
1980
CribbTV
as Lucifer (1 episode)
1978
Enemy at the DoorTV
as Jacques Roussel (1 episode)
1975
AngelsTV
1975
SurvivorsTV
as Phillipson (1 episode)
1973
Last of the Summer WineTV
as Howard (220 episodes)
1972
Sutherland's Law
as Mr. MacPhee
1972
New Scotland YardTV
as Charles Prentice (1 episode)
1971
The Onedin LineTV
as Evans (1 episode)
1967
ITV PlayhouseTV
as Ratface (2 episodes)
1964
DetectiveTV
1962
Dr. Finlay's CasebookTV
as Douglas Hamilton (1 episode)