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.

Harry Baird

Acting Born May 12, 1931 – Died February 13, 2005 Georgetown, Guyana

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.

Known For

The Wednesday Play

Dan Adebayo

ITV Playhouse

Danny's stepfather

Theatre 625

McArthur

UFO

Mark Bradley

The Italian Job

Big William

Tarzan the Magnificent

Warrior Leader

The Count of Monte-Cristo

Ali

The Oblong Box

N'Galo

The Road to Hong Kong

Nubian at Lamasary (uncredited)

Fun and Games

Carl

Four of the Apocalypse

Bud

Armchair Theatre

Tarkido