Tributes pour in as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star P.H Moriarty dies aged 85
He was not on the list.
The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star, best known for his turn in 1980s gangster film The Long Good Friday, passed away beside his wife in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Confirming his death, charity Orchid Cancer said: “We are
deeply saddened to announce the passing of P.H. Moriarty.
“He was a talented actor best known for his roles in Lock,
Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and The Long Good Friday.
“A gifted voice actor and a dedicated supporter of Orchid,
his contributions and unwavering commitment will always be remembered.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
Born in Deptford, London in 1938, Moriarty originally worked as a boxer and dock worker before finding his place on the silver screen in his 50s.
Following his decision to become an actor, he adopted the name P.H Moriaty - to avoid confusion with fellow actor Paul Moriarty.
He starred in a slew of British classics including Quadrophenia, Scum, A Sense of Freedom, The Riddle and Evil Never Dies.
His career ended in 2021 with his turn in Ian Jarvis’ Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins.
Fans have flooded social media with tributes to the star since his death was confirmed.
One wrote: "Sad to hear about the passing today of actor PH Moriarty, aka Razors in The Long Good Friday."
Another said: "So sorry to hear of the passing of P. H.
Moriarty absolute gentleman "Razor" to some "Harry the
hatchet" to others."
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1978 Law & Order Television miniseries
1979 Play for Today David Bray Episode:
"Billy"
1980 Bloody Kids Police 1 Television
film
1980 Fox Wesley Episode:
"Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble"
1981 The Chinese
Detective Rose Episode: "Release"
1982 The Gentle
Touch Dealer Episode: "One of Those Days"
1982 Bird of Prey Security Guard 2 episodes
1982 BBC2 Playhouse Taylor Episode: "Jake's End"
1982 Strangers Jimmy McNemany Episode: "With These Gloves You Can Pass Through Mirrors
(Part 2)"
1982 The
Professionals Harris Episode: "Operation Susie"
1982 The Nation's
Health Chris Hogan 4 episodes
1984 Number One Mike the Throat Television film
1986 The Monocled
Mutineer Wall Eye Episode: "Before the
Shambles"
1989 Screen One Anthony James May Episode: "The Accountant"
1990 Dear Sarah Warder Deans Television film
1990 The Paradise
Club Evil Jim Dalton Episode: "Lord of the Flies"
1991 Palmer Clayton Television
film
1991 For the Greater
Good DAC Spittal Episode: "Member"
1997 Thief Takers Max Episode:
"After the Goldrush"
1989–2000 The Bill Various 4
episodes
2000 Frank Herbert's
Dune Gurney Halleck 3 episodes
2003 Frank Herbert's
Children of Dune Gurney Halleck 3 episodes
2004 Doctors Archie Reece Episode: "Rolling Stone"
2005 Judge John Deed Steve Gross 3 episodes
2005 GB3-Being Young Mr. Elak Television
film
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1979 Quadrophenia Villain Club Barman
1979 Scum Hunt
1980 The Long Good
Friday Razors
1981 A Sense of
Freedom Prison Warder
1981 Outland 1st Hitman
1983 Jaws 3 Jack Tate
1983 Slayground Seeley
1992 Patriot Games Court Guard
1992 Chaplin Workhouse Official
1998 Lock, Stock and
Two Smoking Barrels Hatchet Harry
2005 Submerged Chief Video
2006 The Battersea
Ripper
2007 The Riddle D. I. Willis Video
2014 Evil Never Dies Eugene McCann
2015 Persian Eyes James Short
film
2021 Rise of the
Footsoldier: Origins Ian Jarvis Last film role prior to death in 2025
Music videos
2021: Macky Gee - "Not That Guy (ft. Tempa T)"
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