Frank Harper(born 12 December 1962)[1]is an English actor and film producer. He is best known for his "hard man" roles, such as Billy Bright inThe Football Factory(2004) and Dog inLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels(1998).
David Frank Harper | |
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| Born | 12 December 1962 Downham,London, England |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
Career
editFrank Harper had an early interest in acting and appeared in a play based around football supporters, at theAlbany TheatreinDeptford,while he was still at school. He appeared as a white nationalist inSouth West 9,and as the bank robber inHarry Enfield's filmKevin & Perry Go Large.He was featured inThe Streets' music video "Fit but You Know It",and cast as real-lifevillainJack Whomes[2]inRise of the Foot Soldier.
During his career, Harper has appeared on many British TV shows includingThe Bill,Doctors,LovejoyandWaking the Dead.He also wrote, directed and starred in the 2012 British filmSt George's Day.
Personal life
editHarper was born at his family home inDownham,South East London.He left school at 16 and worked atSmithfield Marketin theCity of Londonfor ten years.
He is an ardentMillwallfan.[3]His father,Dave Harper,played for Millwall between 1957 and 1965; Dave once scored to knockFulham,then in theFirst Division,out of theFA Cup.[4]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | For Queen and Country | Mickey | |
| 1990 | Tight Trousers | Gip | Short film |
| 1993 | In the Name of the Father | Ronnie Smalls | |
| 1997 | 24 7: Twenty Four Seven | Ronnie Marsh | |
| 1998 | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Dog | |
| 1999 | A Room for Romeo Brass | Joe Brass | |
| Snack Related Mishap | The Boss | Short film | |
| Tube Tales | My Father The Liar | Ticket inspector | |
| 2000 | Kevin & Perry Go Large | Armed robber | |
| Shiner | Jeff 'Stoney' Stone | ||
| 2001 | Goodbye Charlie Bright | Tommy's dad | |
| The Last Minute | Cabbie | ||
| Lucky Break | John Toombes | ||
| South West 9 | Douser | ||
| The Search for John Gissing | Dexter | ||
| 2002 | Club Le Monde | Danny | |
| Bend It Like Beckham | Alan Paxton | ||
| 2004 | The Calcium Kid | Clive Connelly | |
| The Football Factory | Billy Bright | Also associate producer | |
| 2006 | This Is England | Lenny | |
| 2007 | Dolphins | Legend | |
| Time Gentlemen Please | Landlord | Short film | |
| Rise of the Footsoldier | Jack Whomes | ||
| Permanent Vacation | Eric Bury | ||
| 2009 | Dubplate Drama | Sgt Richards | |
| Unarmed But Dangerous | Barry | Also known asKung Fu Flid | |
| 2010 | Vendetta | Davy | Short film |
| Stained | Matt | Short film | |
| Blood Army | Alfie | Also producer | |
| Just For the Record | Jim | ||
| StreetDance 3D | Fred | ||
| The Nephillim | Husband | ||
| 2011 | Screwed | Deano | |
| Victim | Colin | ||
| 2012 | St. George's Day | Micky Mannock | Also writer and director |
| 2013 | The Nephilim | Husband | |
| 2020 | Silent Night | Caddy | |
| 2021 | Nemesis | Richard Morgan | |
| 2023 | Bury the Dogs | Tosh |
TV
edit| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Desmond's | The Brute | 1 episode: "Kung You" |
| Birds of a Feather | Billy | 1 episode: "Muesli" | |
| 1992 | Fool's Gold: The Story of the Brink's-Mat Robbery | Brother's minder | |
| 1993 | Between the Lines | Trevor Bull | 2 episodes: "Big Boys Rules" (Parts 1 & 2) |
| 1994 | Pie in the Sky | Security Guard | 1 episode: "Endangered Species" |
| Lovejoy | Harry Whymark | 1 episode: "Double Edged Sword" | |
| 1995 | The Governor | Nelson | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Kavanagh QC | Taxi Driver | 1 episode: "A Sense of Loss" |
| 1997 | The Missing Postman | BBC security man | |
| 1998 | The Bill | Andy Bartlett | 1 episode: "Spray" |
| The Jump | Anthony Calder | 3 episodes | |
| 1999 | Boyz Unlimited | Nigel Gacey | |
| Tube Tales | Station guard | ||
| 1999–2000 | Second Sight | DS Finch | |
| 2000 | Sunburn | Colin Daley | 1 episode: "2.7" |
| Other People's Children | Matthew | 2 episodes | |
| 2002 | Mr Towler | Mr Towler | |
| 2003 | TLC | Frank Briggs | 1 episode: "The Wrong Leg" |
| Keen Eddie | Ray Boskins | 1 episode: "Eddie Loves Baseball" | |
| 2005 | Doctors | Karl Naismith | 1 episode: "Credit Limit" |
| Rose and Maloney | DS Mike Glover | 1 episode: "2.3" | |
| Waking the Dead | John Tate | 1 episode: "Subterraneans" | |
| 2008 | He Kills Coppers | DI Ernie Franklin | |
| Matroesjka's 2 | Tom Gallagher | 4 episodes | |
| 2009 | Collision | Derek | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Ripper Street | Silas Duggan | |
| 2014 | House of Fools | Ben Gunn | 1 episode |
References
edit- ^Frank Harper,fanpix.net
- ^"'The truth will out', say murder pair",BBC News, 4 May 2001
- ^Hyde, Dave (19 July 2008)."Millwall fans back 'home' on the Isle of Dogs".docklands24.co.uk.Retrieved19 July2010.
- ^cfcukfanzine,Special Edition, May 2004, p.13