Linal Haft (born 23 March 1945) is an English actor, best known for playing controlling or manipulative characters in both film and television, most notably his role as businessman Harry Gold in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2010 to 2011.
Haft portrayed Harry Gold in the British soap opera EastEnders, from 23 June 2010 until late November 2010.
In 2023, Linal appeared as American Navy deserter Petty Officer Frank Doherty in NCIS: Sydney Series 1 Episode 4 – Ghosted.
He, Frank Mills and Paul Brooke are the only actors to appear in both the classic and new versions of Minder, but starring in different roles in each.
His live work includes his much lauded performance as Arnold Beckoff, the Harvey Fierstein role, in the groundbreaking A.I.D.S.