Brian Southwood
Acting • Born 1948-01-01
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).
Filmography
17 credits
Scab
Movie • 1987
Selby

Truckers
Movie • 1992
Gurder (voice)

Letting the Birds Go Free
Movie • 1983
George

Gaskin
Movie • 1983
Mr Lawrence

In Denial of Murder
Movie • 2004
Eric Clough

Hillsborough
Movie • 1996
Additional Cast

The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
Movie • 1989
Otter (Voice)

The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales
Movie • 1986
Otter (voice)

Children's Favourites - Volume 1
Movie • 1988
Otter/Portly/Alfred the Horse (voice)

More Children's Summer Stories
Movie • 1989
Otter (voice)

The Christmas Collection
Movie • 1992
Otter (voice)

The Wind in the Willows
Movie • 1984
Otter, Portly (voice)

Peak Practice
TV • 1993
Lorry Driver

Heartbeat
TV • 1992
Hawkins

The Forsyte Saga
TV • 2002
Farmer Maple

Get Lost!
TV • 1981
Jim Threadgold

Strangers
TV • 1978
Harry