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George Harris

b. 1949

British comedian

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Born 1949. George Harris is a British television actor, film actor, stage actor and actor.

George William Harris (born 20 October 1949) is a Grenadian retired actor. His notable roles include Kingsley Shacklebolt in the Harry Potter film series, Captain Simon Katanga in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Clive King in the BBC medical drama Casualty, where he was one of the original cast members. He also played real-life Somali arms dealer Osman Ali Atto in the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. His last screen credit of original work was a supporting role in the Sky1 series Sinbad, which aired in 2012. Harris retired from acting in 2013 and has not made any new appearances in film or television since.

Life and career In 1972, he originated the role of Caiaphas in the West End musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

In 2013, he played the Abbot of the Black Friars in a BBC radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman's London fantasy Neverwhere.

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George William Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who is George Harris?

British comedian

When was George Harris born?

George Harris was born on 20 October 1949 in Grenada.

What is George Harris's occupation?

George Harris is a television actor, film actor, stage actor and actor.

What nationality is George Harris?

George Harris is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: George Harris

Β· Wikidata: Q1334754

Β· DBpedia: George Harris (actor)

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