Harry Landis

Harry was best known to fans of the Channel 4 comedy for playing Mr Morris, a love interest of the Goodman family's grandmother, Nellie.

“Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. “He was a brilliantly funny, wonderful man. It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client.

Actor is being remembered as a 'brilliantly funny, wonderful man'

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Channel 4 actor Harry Landis, who was best known for his role in sitcom Friday Night Dinner has passed away at the age of 90 his agent has confirmed.

He'll be missed indeed," another fan of Harry's tweeted. "Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. Another fan penned: "So sad to hear this news. Absolutely hilarious." "What a cast of FND and what a man. And in 2014, Harry starred in the Hollywood blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow.

The sad news was confirmed by Landis's agent Sharry Clark Artists on Facebook. The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit. " ...

One social media user said: "RIP to actor Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner." Another added: "RIP Harry Landis. "It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client.

Harry Landis, best known for playing the outrageous Mr. Morris in Friday Night Dinner, has died at the age of 90, his publicist has said.

Over the years, Harry starred in a number of *huge* TV shows and films. In his earlier career, he starred in Casualty, The Bill and a series of TV plays on the BBC. Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. His last appearance was at the end of series three, where Nelly faked a medical emergency just to get out of marrying him. It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client. He was best-known for playing the mischievous character in the [Channel 4 show](https://www.channel4.com/programmes/friday-night-dinner), who outrageously dated the Goodmans’ grandma, Nelly.

The actor passed away on Monday with his agent at Sharry Clark Artists confirming the news on Wednesday. A statement on social media read: “Sad news.

Aside from his stellar career on screen, Landis directed numerous productions at the Unity Theatre before going on to become the artistic director of the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. RIP Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner. Fans joined Oberman in remembering Landis and paid their respects to the late actor on social media. His former Friday Night Dinner co-star Tracy-Ann Oberman, who played Auntie Val, paid tribute to Landis on Twitter, writing: “Bloody loved #HarryLandis. “Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. Friday Night Dinner actor Harry Landis dies aged 90

The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit. "Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr ...

One social media user said: "RIP to actor Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner." Another added: "RIP Harry Landis. "It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client. RIP." Robert popper, the writer for Friday Night dinner, said: "It is with great sadness that Harry Landis - aka Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner - has passed away. It is with great sadness that Harry Landis - aka Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner - has passed away.

Harry Landis, known for his performances in 'Friday Night Dinner' and 'EastEnders', has died at the age of 90.

In 2014, he also landed a part in the Hollywood blockbuster The Edge Of Tomorrow. Later in life, he turned his hand to directing, including a well-received production of Arthur Miller’s Death Of A Salesman. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.” A statement read: “Sad news.