Harry Baird

Harry Baird

Actor

Georgetown, Guyana
May 12, 1931

Biography

Harry Baird was a Guyanese-born British actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, appearing in more than 36 films throughout his career including several racially motivated dramas and spaghetti westerns. His career was cut short in the mid 70s when glaucoma ultimately left him blind. He died of cancer in London in 2005, aged 73.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Italian Job
1969Nominee

Best Performance

The Italian Job

The Count of Monte-Cristo
1975Nominee

Best Performance

The Count of Monte-Cristo

Fun and Games
1971Nominee

Best Performance

Fun and Games

Career Highlights

Sapphire
1959Highlight

Best Performance

Sapphire

The Oblong Box
1969Highlight

Best Performance

The Oblong Box

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