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John Barron (II) (1920–2004)

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John Barron was born on Christmas Eve, 1920. A kind godfather paid his training fees at RADA in 1938. During the war, he served in the Navy, then returned to acting after demob, mostly in rep. productions. He soon became a theatre director, and directed Leonard Rossiter in numerous productions throughout the 1950s... See full bio »

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in Marylebone, London, England, UK

Died:

(age 83) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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1996 The Legacy of Reginald Perrin (TV series)
C.J.
– Episode #1.7 (1996) … C.J.
– Episode #1.6 (1996) … C.J.
– Episode #1.5 (1996) … C.J.
– Episode #1.4 (1996) … C.J.
– Episode #1.3 (1996) … C.J.
See all 7 episodes »
 
1994 Paris (TV series)
Degout's Father
– La solitude (1994) … Degout's Father
 
1994 The Hypnotic World of Paul McKenna (TV series)
– Episode #2.3 (1994)
 
1992 In Sickness and in Health (TV series)
Sir Reginald Woodley
– Episode #6.6 (1992) … Sir Reginald Woodley
 
1989-1990 Brush Strokes (TV series)
Salamander General
– Episode #4.1 (1990) … Salamander General
– Episode #3.5 (1989) … Salamander General
 
1988 Don't Wait Up (TV series)
Sir Geoffrey Lawson
– Episode #5.5 (1988) … Sir Geoffrey Lawson
 
1986 Duty Free (TV series)
Sir Geoffrey Stoneleigh-Jackson
– A Duty Free Christmas (1986) … Sir Geoffrey Stoneleigh-Jackson
 
1984-1986 No Place Like Home (TV series)
Mr. Wilberforce
– Dear Miss Davenport (1986) … Mr. Wilberforce
– Golden Handshake (1984) … Mr. Wilberforce
 
1986 Yes, Prime Minister (TV series)
Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
– The Smoke Screen (1986) … Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
 
1985 Me and My Girl (TV series)
Mr. Brocklebank
– Forty Years On (1985) … Mr. Brocklebank
 
1985 Terry and June (TV series)
Judge
– Terry in Court (1985) … Judge
 
1985 Thirteen at Dinner (TV movie)
Lord Edgware
 
1985 Alice in Wonderland (TV series)
The Caterpillar
– Pig and Pepper and on to a Tea Party (1985) … The Caterpillar (voice)
– A Long Tail, a Little Bill and Advice from a Caterpillar (1985) … The Caterpillar (voice)
 
1984 To Catch a King (TV movie)
Sir Walbert Selby
 
1979-1983 Potter (TV series)
Vicar
– Episode #3.7 (1983) … Vicar
– Episode #3.6 (1983) … Vicar
– Episode #3.5 (1983) … Vicar
– Episode #3.4 (1983) … Vicar
– Episode #3.3 (1983) … Vicar
See all 19 episodes »
 
1983 Al-mas' Ala Al-Kubra
General Haldane
 
1981-1982 Yes Minister (TV series)
Sir Ian Whitchurch, Permanent Secretary to the Environment
– The Middle-Class Rip-Off (1982) … Sir Ian Whitchurch, Permanent Secretary to the Environment
– The Compassionate Society (1981) … Sir Ian Whitchurch, Permanent Secretary to the Environment
 
1972-1982 Crown Court (TV series)
Justice Mitchenor / The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor / Justice Mitchioner / …
– Soldier, Soldier: Part 1 (1982) … Justice Mitchenor
– Freedom to Incite: Part 1 (1981) … Justice Mitchenor
– A Matter of Faith: Part 3 (1977) … The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor
– A Matter of Faith: Part 2 (1977) … The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor
– A Matter of Faith: Part 1 (1977) … The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor
See all 61 episodes »
 
1982 Whoops Apocalypse (TV series)
The Deacon
– Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (1982) … The Deacon
– Lucifer and the Lord (1982) … The Deacon
– How to Get Rid of It (1982) … The Deacon
– Autumn Cannibalism (1982) … The Deacon
– Road to Jerusalem (1982) … The Deacon
 
1981 Cowboys (TV series)
Surgeon
– Operation Douche (1981) … Surgeon
 
1981 To the Manor Born (TV series)
Lumsden
– Back to the Manor (1981) … Lumsden
– Connections in High Places (1981) … Lumsden
 
1981 Othello (TV movie)
Duke of Venice
 
1980 The Taming of the Shrew (TV movie)
Vincentio
 
1980 The Gentle Touch (TV series)
Victor Beresford
– Loyalties (1980) … Victor Beresford
 
1979-1980 Shelley (TV series)
Cyril
– Expletive Deleted (1980) … Cyril
– Gainfully Employed (1979) … Cyril
 
1980 Bernie (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (1980)
– Episode #2.4 (1980)
 
1979 Jackanory Playhouse (TV series)
Wizard of Crumm
– The Wizard of Crumm and the Ice Princess (1979) … Wizard of Crumm
 
1979 The Glums (TV series)
Surgeon
– Episode #2.4 (1979) … Surgeon
 
1976-1979 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (TV series)
C.J.
– Episode #3.7 (1979) … C.J.
– Episode #3.6 (1979) … C.J.
– Timebomb (1979) … C.J.
– Communal Social Evenings (1978) … C.J.
– The Trickle of Visitors (1978) … C.J.
See all 20 episodes »
 
1978 Wodehouse Playhouse (TV series)
Rev. Stanley Brandon
– Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo (1978) … Rev. Stanley Brandon
 
1977 The Foundation (TV series)
Sir Clive Farmer
– Separation (1977) … Sir Clive Farmer
– Marriage (1977) … Sir Clive Farmer
– Love (1977) … Sir Clive Farmer
– Intuition (1977) … Sir Clive Farmer
– Inheritance (1977) … Sir Clive Farmer
See all 9 episodes »
 
1976 Victorian Scandals (TV series)
Colonel Truelove
– A Pitcher of Snakes (1976) … Colonel Truelove
 
1976 The Fosters (TV series)
Mr. Hudd
– Situations Vacant (1976) … Mr. Hudd
 
1974 The Turn of the Screw (TV movie)
Mr. Fredricks
 
1973 Thirty Minutes Worth (TV series)
– Episode #3.8 (1973)
 
1973 The Protectors (TV series)
Insurance Executive
– Baubles, Bangles and Beads (1973) … Insurance Executive
 
1973 Harriet's Back in Town (TV series)
Peter Ward
– Episode #1.102 (1973) … Peter Ward
– Episode #1.101 (1973) … Peter Ward
– Episode #1.64 (1973) … Peter Ward
– Episode #1.63 (1973) … Peter Ward
 
1973 Romany Jones (TV series)
Mr. Ruskin
– Look After the Pennies (1973) … Mr. Ruskin
 
1973 Ooh La La! (TV series)
Soldignac
– Paying the Piper (1973) … Soldignac
 
1973 Hitler: The Last Ten Days
Dr. Stumpfegger
 
1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (TV series)
Sir Revel Revell
– The Missing Q.C.s (1973) … Sir Revel Revell
 
1972 The Pathfinders (TV series)
James Harley
– Sitting Ducks (1972) … James Harley
 
1970-1972 Doomwatch (TV series)
The Minister
– The Killer Dolphins (1972) … The Minister
– Cause of Death (1972) … The Minister
– Flood (1972) … The Minister
– Enquiry (1972) … The Minister
– Deadly Dangerous Tomorrow (1972) … The Minister
See all 15 episodes »
 
1972 Spyder's Web (TV series)
Admiral Manders
– Red Admiral (1972) … Admiral Manders
 
1966-1971 All Gas and Gaiters (TV series)
The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley (!966-7 & 1970) / The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley / The Dean - The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Has a Rest (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Shows His Loyalty (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Gives a Present (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishops Entertains (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Warms Up (1971) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
See all 19 episodes »
 
1971 The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (TV series)
Earl of Colebrooke
– Find the Lady (1971) … Earl of Colebrooke
 
1970-1971 Timeslip (TV series)
Morgan C. Deveraux
– The Day of the Clone: Part 4 (1971) … Morgan C. Deveraux
– The Day of the Clone: Part 3 (1971) … Morgan C. Deveraux
– The Day of the Clone: Part 2 (1971) … Morgan C. Deveraux
– The Time of the Ice Box: Part 6 (1970) … Morgan C. Deveraux
– The Time of the Ice Box: Part 5 (1970) … Morgan C. Deveraux
See all 9 episodes »
 
1970 Ace of Wands (TV series)
Bartlett Bonnington
– The Smile: Part 4 (1970) … Bartlett Bonnington
– The Smile: Part 3 (1970) … Bartlett Bonnington
– The Smile: Part 2 (1970) … Bartlett Bonnington
– The Smile: Part 1 (1970) … Bartlett Bonnington
 
1970 Department S (TV series)
Byrom Blain
– The Bones of Byrom Blain (1970) … Byrom Blain
 
1970 Bloodsuckers
Diplomat
 
1969 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
– Faith and Henry (1969)
 
1969 Hadleigh (TV series)
Minister
– M.Y.O.B (1969) … Minister
 
1966-1969 Softly Softly (TV series)
Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert / Deputy Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
– Write Off (1969) … Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
– We Shall Miss You (1969) … Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
– General Post (1969) … Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
– Error of Judgement (1969) … Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
– In at the Death (1969) … Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
See all 52 episodes »
 
1969 Jackanory (TV series)
Bert
– No One Must Know: Part 5 - The Chase (1969) … Bert
– No One Must Know: Part 4 - The Burglary (1969) … Bert
– No One Must Know: Part 3 - The Enemy in the Gates (1969) … Bert
– No One Must Know: Part 2 - Tom Tiddler's Ground (1969) … Bert
– No One Must Know: Part 1 - Cumberland Place (1969) … Bert
 
1968 The Saint (TV series)
Neal Lammerton
– The Scales of Justice (1968) … Neal Lammerton
 
1967 Girl in a Black Bikini (TV series)
Francis Heager
 
1966 The Power Game (TV series)
Sir Trevor Hoylake
– Safe Conduct (1966) … Sir Trevor Hoylake
– The Chicken Run (1966) … Sir Trevor Hoylake
 
1966 The Woman in White (TV series)
Sir Percival Glyde
– The Secret (1966) … Sir Percival Glyde
– The Disappearance (1966) … Sir Percival Glyde
– The Signature (1966) … Sir Percival Glyde
– The Betrothal (1966) … Sir Percival Glyde
 
1966 Mogul (TV series)
Price
– Someone's Head Has to Roll (1966) … Price
 
1966 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
– The Bishop Rides Again (1966) … The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
 
1966 Pardon the Expression (TV series)
Lord Penge
– The Dinner Party (1966) … Lord Penge
 
1958-1966 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Government official / Henry Walpole
– The Battersea Miracle (1966) … Government official
– I Can Destroy the Sun (1958) … Henry Walpole
 
1966 The Avengers (TV series)
Dr. Gordon Henge
– A Sense of History (1966) … Dr. Gordon Henge
 
1966 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Superintendent Melchior
– The Bone Yard (1966) … Superintendent Melchior
 
1965 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
Sir John
– The Midas Plague (1965) … Sir John
 
1965 Cluff (TV series)
Mr. Liddler
– The Dictator (1965) … Mr. Liddler
 
1965 Undermind (TV series)
Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
– End Signal (1965) … Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
– Waves of Sound (1965) … Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
 
1965 199 Park Lane (TV series)
Sir George Strudwick
 
1959-1964 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Harold de la Roux / Harold De La Roux
– Episode #1.737 (1964) … Harold de la Roux
– Episode #1.736 (1964) … Harold de la Roux
– Episode #1.718 (1964) … Harold de la Roux
– Episode #1.578 (1963) … Harold de la Roux
– Episode #1.577 (1963) … Harold de la Roux
See all 70 episodes »
 
1963 Dial RIX (TV series)
Sir William Pardon
– What a Chassis (1963) … Sir William Pardon
 
1963 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Lazenger
– The Grand Duchess (1963) … Lazenger
 
1962 Jigsaw
Ray Tenby/'John Campbell'
 
1961 The Court Martial of Major Keller
M.O. Aubrey
 
1961 Deadline Midnight (TV series)
Globe's counsel
– Libel Story (1961) … Globe's counsel
 
1961 The Day the Earth Caught Fire
1st Sub-Editor (uncredited)
 
1961 Plateau of Fear (TV series)
Dr. Miguel Aranda
– Cavern of Death (1961) … Dr. Miguel Aranda
– Menace in the Night (1961) … Dr. Miguel Aranda
– Terror at Potencia-One (1961) … Dr. Miguel Aranda
 
1961 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Dr. Horsham
– Harriet (1961) … Dr. Horsham
 
1961 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV series)
Patrick McNally
– Off Centre (1961) … Patrick McNally
 
1960 Saturday Playhouse (TV series)
Charles
– Family Occasion (1960) … Charles
 
1960 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Insp. Ferris
– Raising Old Harry (1960) … Insp. Ferris
 
1960 On Trial (TV series)
Travers Humphreys
– Sir Roger Casement (1960) … Travers Humphreys
 
1960 Sink the Bismarck!
Officer P.R.O. (uncredited)
 
1959 Glencannon (TV series)
John Castle
– Mutiny on the Inchcliffe Castle (1959) … John Castle
– The Milk Blossom (1959) … John Castle
 
1958 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Anthony Storey
– The Heat of the Evening (1958) … Anthony Storey
 
1957-1958 The Vise (TV series)
Dr.Marsden / Tony Preem
– Death in a Flask (1958) … Dr.Marsden
– Corpse with a Sword (1957) … Tony Preem
 
1957 Sword of Freedom (TV series)
The Merchant
– Angelica's Past (1957) … The Merchant
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2004 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (2004) … Himself
 
2001 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Leonard Rossiter (2001) … Himself
 
2000 The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter (TV documentary)
Himself - Friend and Co-actor, 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'
 
1996 'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter (video documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
C.J. (uncredited)
 
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(1982) He acted in Ronald Millar's play, "A Coat of Varnish", at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, Surrey, England with Peter Barkworth, Anthony Quayle and Carmen Silvera in the cast. Anthony Quayle was also the director. See more »

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6' 2" (1.88 m)
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President of the British actors' union Equity [1978 - 1982] See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn