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Season 1, Episode 8
Karl Howman charms as a womanising painter in this popular British sitcom. Veronica has a bust-up with Lionel. Jacko, still unable to shake off Lesley, turns to Sandra for solace
Movie/Drama
Sitcom
Cast & Crew
Karl Howman
(Actor)
.. Jacko
Erika Hoffman
(Actor)
.. Lesley Bainbridge
Jackie Lye
(Actor)
.. Sandra
Elizabeth Counsell
(Actor)
.. Veronica Bainbridge
Gary Waldhorn
(Actor)
.. Lionel Bainbridge
More Information
Did You Know..
Karl Howman
(Actor)
.. Jacko
Born:
December 13, 1952
in
London
Best Known For:
Brush Strokes.
Early-life:
Karl was born in London on December 13, 1952. One of his earliest acting roles came in the British film That'll Be the Day (1973). He also appeared in the sequel Stardust (1974). After making guest appearances in a number of TV shows, he starred in the final series of the sitcom Get Some In! Roles followed in the likes of People Like Us, Blakes 7, Keep It in the Family, Only When I Laugh, A Fine Romance, Minder, and Boon.
Career:
Howman's big break came in 1986 when he was cast as wisecracking house painter Jacko in the popular BBC sitcom Brush Strokes. It ran for five series until 1991. He followed this up with the title role in another sitcom, Mulberry. Since then, he has had small roles in a number of shows, including Babes in the Wood, The Bill, Holby City, The Last Detective, Casualty and Doctors. In November 2014, he joined the cast of EastEnders, playing Buster Briggs.
Quote:
"It is an honour to have joined such an iconic show as EastEnders and I have received such a lovely welcome from all involved."
Trivia:
Howman supports Charlton Athletic FC.
Erika Hoffman
(Actor)
.. Lesley Bainbridge
Jackie Lye
(Actor)
.. Sandra
Elizabeth Counsell
(Actor)
.. Veronica Bainbridge
Gary Waldhorn
(Actor)
.. Lionel Bainbridge
Born:
July 03, 1943
in
London
Best Known For:
Playing David Horton in the sitcom The Vicar of Dibley.
Early-life:
Gary was born in London on July 3, 1943. He made his TV debut in the 1969 drama Take Three Girls. During the 1970s, he made guest appearances in a number of TV shows, including Crown Court, The Sweeney, The Professionals, Return of the Saint, and Softly Softly, Task Force.
Career:
Roles followed for Waldhorn in the 1980s in the likes of Brideshead Revisited, Minder, Harry's Game, Robin Hood and The Chief. He is best known for the roles he played in two sitcoms, Lionel Bainbridge in Brush Strokes and David Horton in The Vicar of Dibley. His theatre credits include work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Quote:
"It's quite nice playing kings because people do what you tell them and you get to wear fantastic capes."
Trivia:
Waldhorn has reunited with the cast of The Vicar of Dibley for a number of Comic Relief specials.
