Biography

December 22, 1902 · Maidstone, England, UK

October 26, 1984 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK (undisclosed)

Arthur Noel Howlett

5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)

He is the only actor to appear in both Quatermass and the Pit (1958) and Quatermass and the Pit (1967).

Along with John Rae, he is one of only two actors to appear in one of the three 1950s BBC "Quatermass" serials to reprise his role in the subsequent Hammer Horror film adaptation. He played Vicar Gilpin in both Quatermass and the Pit (1958) and Quatermass and the Pit (1967).

Benevolent-looking, balding British character actor, who usually played clergymen and academics. He became best known as the ineffectual headmaster Cromwell of TV's 'Please Sir'. While in his youth, Howlett had himself considered - but decided against - a teaching career. From the early 1930's, he acted on stage and was later involved with ENSA during World War II. Appeared more frequently on screen in character roles from 1947.