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Gordon Warnecke (born 24 August 1962 in London) is a British actor of German and Indo-Guyanese parentage. He is known for his role as Omar in the 1985 film My Beautiful Laundrette, co-starring as the lover of Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis). Other film credits include Franco Zeffirelli's Young Toscanini and Hanif Kureishi's London Kills Me.
Gordon Warnecke is a British-born actor of South American and German ancestry, known for his roles in My Beautiful Laundrette, Venus and Holby City. He has also worked as a director, writer and producer of short films and online videos.
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Gordon Warnecke. Actor: My Beautiful Laundrette. Gordon was born in Highgate, London to Edward and Iris Warnecke. His father came from Germany and his mother from Guyana, South America. Both of them settled in England when they were quite young before they met each other.
Sep 7, 2020 · Actor Gordon Warnecke, who played Omar in the 1985 film and Papa in the 2019 stage adaptation, shares his memories and insights on Hanif Kureishi's groundbreaking story. Watch the free online recording of the show and learn more about the cast, director and music.
Gordon Warnecke is an English actor of Indo-Guyanese and German descent, best known for his role as Omar in My Beautiful Laundrette. He has also appeared in films such as Young Toscanini and London Kills Me, and TV shows such as Doctor Who and EastEnders.
Feb 24, 2023 · The actor, who played the co-lead with Daniel Day-Lewis in the 1985 film, will join a Q&A with Wolfson students on Sunday 26 Feb. The event is free and open to all, and explores the film's legacy on queer, race and class issues.
Zealous X Talks Day 3: Gordon Warnecke“My Beautiful Launderette” star talked about challenges in his career and his background, his most challenging role, an...
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