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John Bindon (1943–1993)

Actor

John Bindon was well-known in the 1960s and 1970s as an actor who specialised in playing violent thugs. Off-screen, he was notorious for his violent temper and his habit of provoking fights in pubs for no other reason than to prove what a "hard man" he was. He was a gangster who was an associate of the Krays and the Richardsons... See full bio »

Born:

in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 50) in London, England, UK
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1982 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
– Jake's End (1982)
 
1979 The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (TV series)
Terry Flynn
– Horses for Courses (1979) … Terry Flynn
 
1979 Hazell (TV series)
Jack Horner
– Hazell and the Public Enemy (1979) … Jack Horner
 
1979 Quadrophenia
Harry
 
1976 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Edward Dinsdale
– Communications (1976) … Edward Dinsdale
 
1976 A Dirty Knight's Work
2nd Reagan Brother
 
1975 Barry Lyndon
Recruiting soldier
 
1974 11 Harrowhouse
Second Guard
 
1974 Juggernaut
Driscoll
 
1974 My Name Is Harry Worth (TV series)
Constable
– The Family Reunion (1974) … Constable
 
1974 Dead Cert
Walter
 
1974 Special Branch (TV series)
Harry Beauchamp
– Intercept (1974) … Harry Beauchamp
 
1973 Play for Today (TV series)
Jumbo
– Her Majesty's Pleasure (1973) … Jumbo
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbour
White Groom (as John Binden)
 
1973 No Sex Please: We're British
Pete
 
1973 The MacKintosh Man
Buster
 
1973 Six Days of Justice (TV series)
Edward Bray
– A Clear-Cut Case (1973) … Edward Bray
 
1971 Man in the Wilderness
Coulter
 
1971 The Laughing Stock of Television (TV movie)
 
1971 The Ten Commandments (TV series)
Denis Garvey
– Be Lucky (1971) … Denis Garvey
 
1971 Paul Temple (TV series)
Mace
– Motel (1971) … Mace
 
1971 Get Carter
Sid Fletcher
 
1970 Performance
Moody
 
1969 Z Cars (TV series)
Buzz Bentley
– The Best Day of the Year: Part 2 (1969) … Buzz Bentley
– The Best Day of the Year: Part 1 (1969) … Buzz Bentley
 
1969 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Harry
– Whose Turn Next (1969) … Harry
 
1969 Department S (TV series)
Greer
– Who Plays the Dummy? (1969) … Greer
 
1969 The Gold Robbers (TV series)
Terry Lardner
– The Cover Plan (1969) … Terry Lardner
– Crack Shot (1969) … Terry Lardner
 
1969 Public Eye (TV series)
Young Builder
– Welcome to Brighton? (1969) … Young Builder
 
1968 Inspector Clouseau
Bull Parker
 
1968 The Gamblers (TV series)
Patsy Fagan
– Thirty Stretch (1968) … Patsy Fagan
 
1967 Poor Cow
Tom
 
1967 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Bobby
– The Profile of a Gentleman (1967) … Bobby
 
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2005 Real Crime (TV series documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(March 27, 1986) Stage Play 'Q.R'S AND A.I'S CLEARLY STATE,' at the Kings Head Theatre Club, Islington, London. (Queens Regulations And Admiralty Instructions Clearly State) John Bindon played the role of the Bosun.

Alternate Names:

John Binden

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Trivia:

Until the Johnny Darke murder trial, Bindon cultivated the persona of popular thug made good. Notwithstanding his undisciplined approach to acting, he could have sustained a career of sorts in films for many years. His earlier brushes with the law had already endeared him to solicitors and when he started to make a name for himself in films and TV... See more »

Nickname:

Biffo See more »

Star Sign:

Libra