John Alderton
Known for
Fame aside, John Alderton is above all a career actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 63 years of work add up to around 34 titles. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Zardoz' (Friend). Viewers may also know him from 'Calendar Girls'. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama.
John Alderton
12 Movies
22 Series
Fame aside, John Alderton is above all a career actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 63 years of work add up to around 34 titles. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Zardoz' (Friend). Viewers may also know him from 'Calendar Girls'. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama.
Movies
Plays John Clarke
Calendar Girls
2003
Plays Friend
Zardoz
1974
Plays Bernard
Hannibal Brooks
1969
Plays Swaney
Clockwork Mice
1995
Plays George Innes
Assignment K
1968
Plays Antony Calvert
Duffy
1968
Plays Hawksmor
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
2003
Plays Nidge
The System
1964
Plays Bernard Hedges
Please Sir!
1971
Plays James Herriot
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
1976
TV Shows
Plays Bernard Hedges
Please Sir!
1968
Plays Mr. Casby
Little Dorrit
2008
Plays Narrator/Male Voices
Little Miss
1983
Plays Thomas Watkins
Upstairs, Downstairs
1971
Plays Mr Outhouse
He Knew He Was Right
2004
Plays Robert Sandy
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Jim Ryan
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Harry Capper
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Paul Clements
Play for Today
1970
Plays Alastair Bing
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
1998
Plays Jonah / God (voice)
Testament: The Bible in Animation
1996
Plays Peter
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Lydia Languish
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Telfer, Rait's Assistant
Londoners
1965
Plays George Mulliner
Wodehouse Playhouse
1974
Plays Ben Spray
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
Plays Doug
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Charley
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Geoffrey Bell
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Plays Christian Faber
Tonight at 8.30
1991
Plays Sgt Ted Lock
Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
Plays Gerald
Boy Meets Girl
1967
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Calendar Girls
Full Filmography
Little Dorrit
Mr. Casby · 14 episodes
2008–
TV
Brandmand Sam - I En God Sags Tjeneste
Fireman Sam
2006
Film
He Knew He Was Right
Mr Outhouse · 2 episodes
2004
TV
Calendar Girls
John Clarke
2003
Film
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Hawksmor
2003
Film
Peak Practice
Harry Capper · 1 episode
1999
TV
Heartbeat
Jim Ryan · 1 episode
1997–1998
TV
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
Alastair Bing · 1 episode
1998
TV
Testament: The Bible in Animation
Jonah / God (voice) · 1 episode
1996
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Alderton and where are they from?
John Alderton is 85 years old, born on November 27, 1940 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of John Alderton?
John Alderton is best known for roles in Cleopatra, Zardoz, Calendar Girls.
How many movies has John Alderton been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1963), John Alderton has appeared in 12 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was John Alderton's first movie?
The career of John Alderton began with Cleopatra (1963).
What is John Alderton's most recent movie or series?
John Alderton's most recent release is Little Dorrit, which premiered on October 26, 2008.
What TV shows has John Alderton appeared in?
On television, John Alderton has appeared in Little Dorrit, Tales of the Unexpected, Heartbeat, Upstairs, Downstairs.
John Alderton
1940-11-27 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK
John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor who is best known for his roles in Upstairs, Downstairs, Thomas & Sarah and Please Sir!. Alderton has often starred alongside his wife, Pauline Collins.John Alderton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.