Harry Fielder was an American actor known for his roles in films such as Star Wars, The Elephant Man, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. He was a prolific bit player and supporting artist in British film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 26, 1940, in Islington, London, England, Harry Fielder worked various jobs, including as a GPO messenger boy and at Anderson’s Timber Yard. He also played in several rock bands while working in the timber yard. He married Mary Fielder in 1963 and they had three children together.
Career Highlights
Harry’s acting career began in 1966 when he appeared as an extra in a couple of TV shows. He received guidance from notable actors that helped him enter the Film Artists Association. His career flourished from 1967 through the late 1990s, where he worked with renowned directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg.
Death and Legacy
Harry Fielder passed away on February 6, 2021, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, after a long life filled with numerous film and television roles. His contributions to the industry as a versatile supporting actor have left a lasting impression on many audiences and filmmakers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars | 1977-05-25 | Death Star Trooper (uncredited) |
| Troilus & Cressida | 1981-11-07 | Fighting Man |
| The Picnic | 1976-04-01 | Man in Field |
| Savage Messiah | 1972-06-27 | Angry Man in Crowd (uncredited) |
| The Elephant Man | 1980-10-09 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Fiddler on the Roof | 1971-11-03 | Russian (uncredited) |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark | 1981-06-12 | German (uncredited) |
| McVicar | 1980-08-01 | Aitch |
| Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | 1979-02-24 | Guard |
| The Long Good Friday | 1980-11-01 | Policeman (uncredited) |