John Bett
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Whatever else has changed around him, John Bett has remained a working actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Romance has been the most frequent territory. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 53 years. The role of Thorold in 'The Golden Compass' is the one that keeps being brought up. Another entry worth naming is 'Shallow Grave'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
John Bett
17 Movies
8 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, John Bett has remained a working actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Romance has been the most frequent territory. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 53 years. The role of Thorold in 'The Golden Compass' is the one that keeps being brought up. Another entry worth naming is 'Shallow Grave'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
Movies
Plays Thorold
The Golden Compass
2007
Plays Brian McKinley
Shallow Grave
1994
Plays Diggory
Tamara Drewe
2010
Plays McPherson
The First Great Train Robbery
1978
Plays Felix Clare
Tess
1979
Plays Auctioneer
Glenrothan
2026
Plays Doctor Taylor
Sacred Hearts
1985
Plays Duncan Hey
Up Line
1987
Plays Alistair
Gregory's Girl
1980
Plays Mr. McLeish
Not Another Happy Ending
2013
Plays Uncle Crawford
My Life So Far
1999
Plays Lady Felicity
Britannia Hospital
1982
Plays The Duke
Loch Lomond: Legend of the Loch
2002
Plays Various
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
1974
Plays Campbell Sinclaire
Tank Malling
1989
Plays Various
Rikki Fulton - Prince of Pochlers in Scotch & Wry 4
1992
TV Shows
Plays Lord Kilmuir
A Very English Scandal
2018
Plays Mr Townshend
City Lights
1986
Plays Dr Clump
Vanity Fair
1998
Plays Sir Timothy
I, Lovett
1993
Plays Thomas Neely
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Hugo Masters
Father Brown
2013
Plays Sellar / Government Spokesman etc
Play for Today
1970
Plays Roy Shields
Worlds Beyond
1986
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Glenrothan
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Glenrothan
Auctioneer
2026
Film
A Very English Scandal
Lord Kilmuir · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Not Another Happy Ending
Mr. McLeish
2013
Film
Father Brown
Hugo Masters · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Tamara Drewe
Diggory
2010
Film
The Golden Compass
Thorold
2007
Film
Loch Lomond: Legend of the Loch
The Duke
2002
Film
My Life So Far
Uncle Crawford
1999
Film
Vanity Fair
Dr Clump · 1 episode
1998–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Bett and where are they from?
John Bett is 77 years old, born on January 1, 1949 in Cupar, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of John Bett?
John Bett is best known for roles in The Golden Compass, Shallow Grave, Tamara Drewe.
How many movies has John Bett been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), John Bett has appeared in 17 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was John Bett's first movie?
The career of John Bett began with Travelpass - It's Just the Ticket (1973).
What is John Bett's most recent movie or series?
John Bett's most recent release is Glenrothan, which premiered on April 17, 2026.
What TV shows has John Bett appeared in?
On television, John Bett has appeared in A Very English Scandal, Father Brown, Inspector Morse, Vanity Fair.
John Bett
1949-01-01 · Cupar, Scotland, UK
John Bett is a British stage, film and television actor, director, and writer.