Harry "Buster" Merryfield (27 November 1920 – 23 June 1999) was an English actor best known for starring as Uncle Albert in the BBC comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Early life

Merryfield was born and raised in Battersea, London, England. His father, also called Harry, was a fitter, and his mother Lily (née Stone) was a part-time waitress. As a boxer, he was a British schoolboy champion in 1936 He also won the Best Actor trophy for his roles in The Entertainer and The World–My Canvas.

Merryfield became a professional actor at the age of 57, by the time of his early retirement

Personal life

Merryfield could play the piano by ear but could not read music. He was also a fan of disco dancing.

Death

Merryfield died at Poole General Hospital on 23 June 1999

Filmography

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! Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

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|1983|| The Citadel || Professor Challis || 2 episode

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|1984|| Shroud for a Nightingale || Sir Miles Honeyman || 2 episode

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|1984|| Strangers and Brothers || Bishop || 1 episodes

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|1985–1996|| Only Fools and Horses || Albert Gladstone Trotter || 37 episodes

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References

  • Pebble Mill Interview 1994
  • (after his wife's burial)