Mr Harris
Portrayed by: Larry Lamb
First appearance: Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017)
Status: Deceased
Role in the Films
Mr Harris is a figure in the criminal underworld whose relationship with Pat Tate proves significant to the narrative of Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story. Harris is depicted as a man who commands respect from those around him, though his true nature is revealed through his dealings with Tate, placing him at the centre of one of the film’s most significant plot threads and establishing him as a self-serving operator willing to sacrifice an associate to protect his own interests.
By the time the story moves forward into Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella (2019), Larry Lamb reprises the role through archive footage, appearing uncredited, which serves to remind the audience of the events that shaped Tate’s preceding years.
The Performer
Larry Lamb is a well-known British actor with an extensive career spanning television, film, and theatre. His casting as Harris brings a seasoned, authoritative screen presence to the role, lending credibility to a character who must convincingly command respect before his true colours are shown.
Real-Life Context
The Rise of the Footsoldier series is grounded in the real events surrounding the Essex underworld. The character of Mr Harris exists within that dramatised framework, though specific details of his real-life counterpart are not confirmed within the available sources.