Brian Southwood

Biography

Brian Southwood is a British actor known for his acting work in television, film, and theatre, often appearing in supporting roles. He is perhaps best known for playing many characters in TV series Coronation Street (1960), such as Dr. McLaren, a Registrar and a Judge in the series. He was also known for voicing the characters of Otter and Portley in Cosgrove Hall's The Wind in the Willows (1984-1990). He played Jim Threadgold in three episodes of the TV series Get Lost! (1981) and he also voiced Gurder of the Stationeri in ten episodes of the British stop motion series Truckers (1992). He also had several guest appearances in many other TV shows including Crown Court (1972-2007), Brookside (1982-2003), Emmerdale (1972) and The Forsyte Saga (2002-2003).

Most Known For

Heartbeat

as Hawkins

Peak Practice

as Lorry Driver

The Forsyte Saga

as Farmer Maple

Truckers

as Gurder (voice)

Scab

as Selby

Harry's Game

as Intelligence Officer

Get Lost!

as Jim Threadgold

Hillsborough

as Additional Cast

The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales

as Otter (voice)

In Denial of Murder

as Eric Clough

The Wind in the Willows

as Otter, Portly (voice)

The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads

as Otter (Voice)

The Christmas Collection

as Otter (voice)

Letting the Birds Go Free

as George

Gaskin

as Mr Lawrence

Children's Favourites - Volume 1

as Otter/Portly/Alfred the Horse (voice)

More Children's Summer Stories

as Otter (voice)