Portrait of Howard Lang

Howard Lang

Bio: Howard Lang (born Donald Yarranton; 20 March 1911 - 11 December 1989) was an English actor known for playing Captain William Baines in the BBC nautical drama The Onedin Line.
Born: Mon, Mar 20 1911
Birthplace: Marylebone, London, England, UK

Death: Mon, Dec 11 1989
Howard Lang is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Pyrates
The Pyrates
Howard Lang was 75 in The Pyrates as 'Captain Yardley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1986
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Howard Lang was 60 in Macbeth as 'Old Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1971
Poster of 10 Rillington Place
10 Rillington Place
Howard Lang was 59 in 10 Rillington Place
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of Perfect Friday
Perfect Friday
Howard Lang was 59 in Perfect Friday as 'Bank Commissionaire'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of Nothing But the Best
Nothing But the Best
Howard Lang was 52 in Nothing But the Best as 'Jutson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
Howard Lang was 52 in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child as 'Horg'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Haunting
The Haunting
Howard Lang was 52 in The Haunting as 'Hugh Crain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1963
Poster of Gorgo
Gorgo
Howard Lang was 49 in Gorgo as 'First Colonel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1961
Poster of The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Howard Lang was 49 in The Trials of Oscar Wilde as 'Court Usher'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1960
Poster of Night Train for Inverness
Night Train for Inverness
Howard Lang was 48 in Night Train for Inverness as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Jackpot
Jackpot
Howard Lang was 48 in Jackpot as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of A Woman's Temptation
A Woman's Temptation
Howard Lang was 48 in A Woman's Temptation
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1959
Poster of Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur
Howard Lang was 48 in Ben-Hur as 'Hortator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1959
Poster of Man Accused
Man Accused
Howard Lang was 48 in Man Accused as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Innocent Meeting
Innocent Meeting
Howard Lang was 48 in Innocent Meeting as 'Macey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of The Giant Behemoth
The Giant Behemoth
Howard Lang was 47 in The Giant Behemoth as 'Naval Commader, at the "Valkyrie" wreck (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1959
Poster of Corridors of Blood
Corridors of Blood
Howard Lang was 47 in Corridors of Blood as 'Chief Inspector'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Howard Lang was 47 in A Night to Remember as 'Chief Officer Henry Wilde (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958
Poster of Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Howard Lang was 47 in Dunkirk as 'Chief - Sheerness Dockyard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
Howard Lang was 46 in The One That Got Away as 'Sergeant - Welsh Guards (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of The Birthday Present
The Birthday Present
Howard Lang was 46 in The Birthday Present as 'Cellblock Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957
Poster of The Big Chance
The Big Chance
Howard Lang was 46 in The Big Chance as 'Saw Mill Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of The Crooked Sky
The Crooked Sky
Howard Lang was 46 in The Crooked Sky as 'Commisioner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1957
Poster of The Hide-Out
The Hide-Out
Howard Lang was 45 in The Hide-Out as 'Greeko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke
Howard Lang was 45 in Tiger in the Smoke as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1956
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Howard Lang was 45 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Guns - HMS Exeter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Destination Death
Destination Death
Howard Lang was 45 in Destination Death as 'Police Sgt(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1956
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Howard Lang was 45 in Eyewitness as 'Cinema Commissionaire'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of Keep It Clean
Keep It Clean
Howard Lang was 45 in Keep It Clean as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of Blonde Blackmailer
Blonde Blackmailer
Howard Lang was 44 in Blonde Blackmailer as 'Scotland Yard Detective'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of The Mysterious Bullet
The Mysterious Bullet
Howard Lang was 44 in The Mysterious Bullet as 'Davy Charlesworth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1955
Poster of Devil's Point
Devil's Point
Howard Lang was 43 in Devil's Point as 'Marne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1954
Poster of Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell
Howard Lang was 43 in Beau Brummell as 'Hecker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of The Men of Sherwood Forest
The Men of Sherwood Forest
Howard Lang was 43 in The Men of Sherwood Forest as 'Town Crier'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of The Rainbow Jacket
The Rainbow Jacket
Howard Lang was 43 in The Rainbow Jacket as 'Police Constable on Point Duty (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1954
Poster of The House Across the Lake
The House Across the Lake
Howard Lang was 43 in The House Across the Lake as 'Inspector Edgar (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1954
Poster of The Blazing Caravan
The Blazing Caravan
Howard Lang was 42 in The Blazing Caravan as 'Publican (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1954
Poster of Street of Shadows
Street of Shadows
Howard Lang was 42 in Street of Shadows as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1953
Poster of Counterspy
Counterspy
Howard Lang was 42 in Counterspy as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 27 1953
Poster of The Missing Man
The Missing Man
Howard Lang was 42 in The Missing Man as 'Inspector Haslett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of The Floating Dutchman
The Floating Dutchman
Howard Lang was 40 in The Floating Dutchman as 'Gaoler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of High Treason
High Treason
Howard Lang was 40 in High Treason as 'Policeman Discovering Jimmy's Body (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1951
Poster of The Lavender Hill Mob
The Lavender Hill Mob
Howard Lang was 40 in The Lavender Hill Mob as 'Policeman at window (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1951
Poster of Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Howard Lang was 40 in Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. as 'Officer Aboard Cassandra Captain Horatio Hornblower'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1951
Poster of Pool of London
Pool of London
Howard Lang was 39 in Pool of London as 'Detective Detaining Suspect (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1951
Poster of The Mudlark
The Mudlark
Howard Lang was 39 in The Mudlark as 'Footman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1950
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Howard Lang was 37 in Hamlet as 'Servant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1948
Poster of Nothing Venture
Nothing Venture
Howard Lang was 36 in Nothing Venture as 'Henchman in Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1948
Poster of The Last Load
The Last Load
Howard Lang was 36 in The Last Load as 'Senior Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Jassy
Jassy
Howard Lang was 36 in Jassy as 'Juryman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of So Well Remembered
So Well Remembered
Howard Lang was 36 in So Well Remembered as 'Man Attending Royal Opera House (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1947
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Howard Lang was 35 in Great Expectations as 'Man sitting next to Pip at Magwitch's Trial (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of Freedom Radio
Freedom Radio
Howard Lang was 29 in Freedom Radio as 'Radio Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 1941
Poster of Neutral Port
Neutral Port
Howard Lang was 29 in Neutral Port as 'German Naval Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1940
Poster of Convoy
Convoy
Howard Lang was 29 in Convoy as 'Gunnery Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1940
Poster of Night Train to Munich
Night Train to Munich
Howard Lang was 29 in Night Train to Munich
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of The Middle Watch
The Middle Watch
Howard Lang was 29 in The Middle Watch as 'Sailor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers
Howard Lang was 73+ in The Pickwick Papers as 'Tony Weller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii
Howard Lang was 73+ in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'Medon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of The Winds of War
The Winds of War
Howard Lang was 71+ in The Winds of War as 'Winston Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Jane
Jane
Howard Lang was 71+ in Jane as 'Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 02 1982
Poster of It's Murder. But Is It Art?
It's Murder. But Is It Art?
Howard Lang was 61+ in It's Murder. But Is It Art? as 'Chief Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 23 1972
Poster of The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
Howard Lang was 60+ in The Onedin Line as 'Captain Baines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Howard Lang was 60+ in The Persuaders! as 'Coalition Club Member (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of The Six Wives of Henry VIII
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Howard Lang was 58+ in The Six Wives of Henry VIII as 'Sir John Seymour'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Basil Brush Show
The Basil Brush Show
Howard Lang was 57+ in The Basil Brush Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 1968
Poster of King of the River
King of the River
Howard Lang was 55+ in King of the River as 'Captain Friar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Howard Lang was 53+ in Gideon's Way as 'Sergeant Fowler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of HMS Paradise
HMS Paradise
Howard Lang was 53+ in HMS Paradise as 'Commander Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 1964
Poster of Horizon
Horizon
Howard Lang was 52+ in Horizon as 'Mr. Rothery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 04 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Howard Lang was 52+ in Doctor Who as 'Horg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Scales of Justice
The Scales of Justice
Howard Lang was 50+ in The Scales of Justice as 'Abbott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1962
Poster of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake
Howard Lang was 50+ in Sir Francis Drake as 'Grenville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1961
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
Howard Lang was 48+ in Interpol Calling as 'Commander Siddons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell
Howard Lang was 47+ in The Adventures of William Tell as 'Schmidt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1958
Poster of African Patrol
African Patrol
Howard Lang was 47+ in African Patrol as 'Brad, Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1958
Poster of Sword of Freedom
Sword of Freedom
Howard Lang was 46+ in Sword of Freedom as 'Major Domo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of White Hunter
White Hunter
Howard Lang was 46+ in White Hunter as 'Burrows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1957
Poster of O.S.S.
O.S.S.
Howard Lang was 46+ in O.S.S.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
Howard Lang was 46+ in Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! as 'Polish Bosun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 15 1957
Poster of The Adventures of the Big Man
The Adventures of the Big Man
Howard Lang was 45+ in The Adventures of the Big Man as 'Balford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 07 1956
Poster of ITV Play of the Week
ITV Play of the Week
Howard Lang was 44+ in ITV Play of the Week as 'George Hutton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Howard Lang was 44+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Landlord, Inn Patron with Password (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
Howard Lang was 38+ in Sunday Night Theatre as 'Courier - Pilot, Sir John Lowther, Party Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950