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Alex Howden

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Alex Howden was an actor, known for Gangs of New York (2002), Strictly Sinatra (2001) and The Acid House (1998). He died on 15 August 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
DiedAugust 15, 2015
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (2002)
Gangs of New York
7.5
  • Assistant Hangman
  • 2002
Strictly Sinatra (2001)
Strictly Sinatra
5.7
  • Kojak
  • 2001
Arlene Cockburn in The Acid House (1998)
The Acid House
6.2
  • Boab Snr (segment "The Granton Star Cause")
  • 1998
Michelle Gomez, James Lance, and Rory McCann in The Book Group (2002)
The Book Group
7.6
TV Series
  • Priest

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Actor

  • Asylum (2011)
    Asylum
    7.0
    Short
    • Senior Warden
    • 2011
  • Labour
    Short
    • Terrance
    • 2010
  • Soul Mates
    Short
    • Jack
    • 2008
  • Mark McManus in Taggart (1983)
    Taggart
    7.3
    TV Series
    • George
    • Landlord
    • Libby
    • 1988–2007
  • Sea of Souls (2004)
    Sea of Souls
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Garage Attendant
    • 2005
  • Still Game (2002)
    Still Game
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Old Man on Flight
    • 2003
  • Michelle Gomez, James Lance, and Rory McCann in The Book Group (2002)
    The Book Group
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Priest
    • 2002–2003
  • Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (2002)
    Gangs of New York
    7.5
    • Assistant Hangman
    • 2002
  • Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire, and Alastair Mackenzie in Monarch of the Glen (2000)
    Monarch of the Glen
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Hamish MacDonald
    • 2001
  • Strictly Sinatra (2001)
    Strictly Sinatra
    5.7
    • Kojak
    • 2001
  • Robert Duvall, Ally McCoist, Kirsty Mitchell, and Robert Findlay in A Shot at Glory (2000)
    A Shot at Glory
    6.2
    • Horace
    • 2000
  • Tinsel Town (2000)
    Tinsel Town
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Sammy the trainer
    • 2000–2001
  • Ben Miller in Coming Soon (1999)
    Coming Soon
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Cabbie
    • 1999
  • Gregor Fisher in Rab C. Nesbitt (1988)
    Rab C. Nesbitt
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Stan
    • 1998
  • Arlene Cockburn in The Acid House (1998)
    The Acid House
    6.2
    • Boab Snr (segment "The Granton Star Cause")
    • 1998

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Alex 'Happy' Howden
  • Died
    • August 15, 2015
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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    Talented Scottish comedian who after many years on the comedy circuit, has recently ventured into the film industry.
  • Nickname
    • Happy Howden

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