John Bird
Known for
Fame aside, John Bird is above all a career actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. He appears in 'The Seven-Per-Cent Solution' too. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 49 titles. 'Jabberwocky' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays 1st Herald.
John Bird
15 Movies
34 Series
Fame aside, John Bird is above all a career actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. He appears in 'The Seven-Per-Cent Solution' too. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 49 titles. 'Jabberwocky' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays 1st Herald.
Movies
Plays 1st Herald
Jabberwocky
1977
Plays Berger
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
1976
Plays Dick Thompson
Take a Girl Like You
1970
Plays Home Secretary
The Best House in London
1969
Plays Taxi Driver
A Promise of Bed
1969
Plays Willis
The Alf Garnett Saga
1972
Plays Duke of Albany
King Lear
1982
Plays Jock
The Breaking of Bumbo
1970
Plays Herbert Greenslade
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia!
1968
TV Shows
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Plays Martin McCabe
Absolute Power
2003
Plays Mr Atkins
Educating Marmalade
1982
Plays Mr. Atkins
Danger: Marmalade at Work
1984
Plays Vice-Chancellor Ernest Hemmingway
A Very Peculiar Practice
1986
Plays Professor Plum
Cluedo
1990
Plays Bryan Brynford-Jones
To Play the King
1993
Plays Cyril
Armchair Thriller
1978
Plays Captain Wigmore
Play for Today
1970
Plays Controller, Radio 4
In the Red
1998
Plays Mr Carmichael
A Little Princess
1987
Plays D.I. Nathan Gallo
Jonathan Creek
1997
Plays Courtney Elliot
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
1987
Plays FG Fielding
Home to Roost
1985
Plays Jack Ormand
Travelling Man
1984
Plays Gooch
Dick Turpin
1979
Plays Mr Justice Hawkins
Shadow of the Noose
1989
Plays VJ Lawrence
Farrington of the F.O.
1986
Plays Clive
Oxbridge Blues
1984
Plays Maling
Shades of Greene
1975
Plays Adrian Wesley
Anna Lee
1994
Plays Simon Monk
Yes, Prime Minister
1986
Plays The Man
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
1977
Plays Dingo Wucker
Filthy Rich & Catflap
1987
Plays Lewis Atterbury
One Foot in the Grave
1990
Plays George Linacre
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays John Reid
Performance
1991
Plays H.G. Wells
Playhouse
1974
Plays St John Beachwood
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Commander Abigail
Screen Two
1985
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Absolute Power
Martin McCabe · 12 episodes
2003–
TV
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
1st Official
1999
Film
In the Red
Controller, Radio 4 · 3 episodes
1998–
TV
Jonathan Creek
D.I. Nathan Gallo · 3 episodes
1997–
TV
Midsomer Murders
St John Beachwood · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Anna Lee
Adrian Wesley · 1 episode
1994–
TV
To Play the King
Bryan Brynford-Jones · 4 episodes
1993–
TV
Murder Most Horrid
Duncan Jupp · 1 episode
1991–
TV
Performance
John Reid · 1 episode
1991–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Bird still alive?
John Bird passed away on December 24, 2022 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of John Bird?
John Bird is best known for roles in Jabberwocky, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Alice in Wonderland.
How many movies has John Bird been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1966), John Bird has appeared in 14 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was John Bird's first movie?
The career of John Bird began with Alice in Wonderland (1966).
What is John Bird's most recent movie or series?
John Bird's most recent release is Famous, Rich and Homeless, which premiered on June 24, 2009.
What TV shows has John Bird appeared in?
On television, John Bird has appeared in Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse, Yes, Prime Minister, A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
John Bird
1936-11-22 · Nottingham, England, UK
John Michael Bird was an English actor, director, writer and satirist.