Mark Northover
British actor (1950-2004)
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Mark Northover (27 March 1950 – 6 June 2004) was a British actor with dwarfism, whose best-known screen character was Burglekutt in the 1988 film Willow. Another memorable role was that of Alvy in Hardware. Outside cinema, he made an appearance in the music video for Depeche Mode's "Walking in My Shoes".
Northover died at 54 of a heart attack in Upton, Dorset. He was survived by wife Patsy and namesake son Mark.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Willow | Burglekutt | |
| 1989 | Mack the Knife | Jimmy Jewels | |
| 1990 | Hardware | Alvy | |
| 1991 | The Doors | ||
| 1999 | A Kind of Hush | Uncle Chris | (final film role) |