PH Moriarty dead aged 86: Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Jaws star dies as tributes pour in for ex-boxer & actor
PH Moriarty dead aged 86: Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Jaws star dies as tributes pour in for ex-boxer & actor
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TRIBUTES have flooded in for British actor P.H. Moriarty who has died at the age of 86. “Gentleman” Paul, who was best known for starring as Razors in 1980s gangster film The Long Good Friday, died peacefully in the company of his wife in the early hours last Sunday. Appearing alongside Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins, the former boxer highlighted the movie as the one that “made all the difference" and kickstarted his illustrious acting career.
![[P.H. Moriarty at a drinks reception.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/p-h-moriarty-attends-drinks-969410863.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
Paul later featured in movies such as Jaws 3, the final installment of the iconic trilogy, and Patriot Games, the sequel to The Hunt for Red October. In 1998, he went on to play another violent character, Hatchet Harry, in Guy Ritchie’s award-winning crime movie Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Confirming the actor’s death in a social media post, charity Orchid Cancer said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of P.H. Moriarty.
![[Still from The Long Good Friday (1980) showing Bob Hoskins and P.H. Moriarty.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NINTCHDBPICT000969411298.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“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.”. At the age of 14, Paul met notorious gangster Jimmy Tippett Snr, nicknamed the Guv’nor of Lewisham, who “took him under his wing”.
![[Bob Hoskins, P. H. Moriarty, and Derek Thompson in *The Long Good Friday* (1980).]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/editorial-use-no-merchandising-book-969411302.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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