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John Barron (II) (1920–2004)
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. His first regular TV role was in ...
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Born:in Marylebone, London, England, UKDied:(age 83) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK |
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Actor (100 credits)
Actor (100 credits)
1970-2016
Doomwatch
(TV Series)
The Minister / Minister
The Minister / Minister
- Sex and Violence
(2016)
... The Minister
- The Killer Dolphins
(1972)
... The Minister
- Cause of Death
(1972)
... The Minister
- Flood
(1972)
... The Minister
- Enquiry
(1972)
... The Minister
1996
The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
(TV Series)
C.J.
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.
1992
In Sickness and in Health
(TV Series)
Sir Reginald Woodley
Sir Reginald Woodley
- Episode #6.6
(1992)
... Sir Reginald Woodley
1986
Duty Free
(TV Series)
Sir Geoffrey Stoneleigh-Jackson
Sir Geoffrey Stoneleigh-Jackson
- A Duty Free Christmas
(1986)
... Sir Geoffrey Stoneleigh-Jackson
1984-1986
No Place Like Home
(TV Series)
Mr. Wilberforce
Mr. Wilberforce
- Dear Miss Davenport
(1986)
... Mr. Wilberforce
- Golden Handshake
(1984)
... Mr. Wilberforce
1986
Yes, Prime Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
- The Smoke Screen
(1986)
... Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
1985
Alice in Wonderland
(TV Series)
The Caterpillar
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)
1979-1983
Potter
(TV Series)
The Vicar / Vicar
The Vicar / 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
1981-1982
Yes Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Ian Whitchurch, Permanent Secretary to the Environment
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
1973-1982
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Justice Mitchenor / The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor / The Hon. Mr. Justice Mitchener / ...
Justice Mitchenor / The Hon Mr Justice Mitchenor / The Hon. Mr. Justice Mitchener / ...
- 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
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(TV Series)
The Deacon
The Deacon
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
(1982)
... The Deacon
- The Violet Hour
(1982)
... The Deacon
- Lucifer and the Lord
(1982)
... The Deacon
- How to Get Rid of It
(1982)
... The Deacon
- Autumn Cannibalism
(1982)
... The Deacon
1981
To the Manor Born
(TV Series)
Lumsden
Lumsden
- Back to the Manor
(1981)
... Lumsden
- Connections in High Places
(1981)
... Lumsden
1979-1980
Shelley
(TV Series)
Cyril
Cyril
- Expletive Deleted
(1980)
... Cyril
- Gainfully Employed
(1979)
... Cyril
1979
Jackanory Playhouse
(TV Series)
Wizard of Crumm
Wizard of Crumm
- The Wizard of Crumm and the Ice Princess
(1979)
... Wizard of Crumm
1976-1979
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
(TV Series)
C.J. / F.J.
C.J. / F.J.
- Episode #3.7
(1979)
... C.J. / F.J.
- Episode #3.6
(1979)
... C.J.
- Timebomb
(1979)
... C.J.
- Communal Social Evenings
(1978)
... C.J.
- The Trickle of Visitors
(1978)
... C.J.
1978
Wodehouse Playhouse
(TV Series)
Reverend Stanley Brandon
Reverend Stanley Brandon
- Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo
(1978)
... Reverend Stanley Brandon
1977-1978
The Foundation
(TV Series)
Sir Clive Farmer
Sir Clive Farmer
- Conclusions
(1978)
... Sir Clive Farmer
- The Devil You Know
(1978)
... Sir Clive Farmer
- Paranoia
(1978)
... Sir Clive Farmer
- Commitments
(1978)
... Sir Clive Farmer
- Tactics
(1978)
... Sir Clive Farmer
1976
Victorian Scandals
(TV Series)
Colonel Truelove
Colonel Truelove
- A Pitcher of Snakes
(1976)
... Colonel Truelove
1973
The Protectors
(TV Series)
Insurance Executive
Insurance Executive
- Baubles, Bangles and Beads
(1973)
... Insurance Executive
1973
Harriet's Back in Town
(TV Series)
Peter Ward
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
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Sir Revel Revell, Q.C.
Sir Revel Revell, Q.C.
- The Missing Q.C.s
(1973)
... Sir Revel Revell, Q.C.
1966-1971
All Gas and Gaiters
(TV Series)
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
1971
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
(TV Series)
Earl of Colebrooke
Earl of Colebrooke
- Find the Lady
(1971)
... Earl of Colebrooke
1970-1971
Timeslip
(TV Series)
Morgan C. Devereaux
Morgan C. Devereaux
- The Day of the Clone: Part 4
(1971)
... Morgan C. Devereaux
- The Day of the Clone: Part 3
(1971)
... Morgan C. Devereaux
- The Day of the Clone: Part 2
(1971)
... Morgan C. Devereaux
- The Time of the Ice Box: Part 6
(1970)
... Morgan C. Devereaux
- The Time of the Ice Box: Part 5
(1970)
... Morgan C. Devereaux
1970
Ace of Wands
(TV Series)
Bartlett Bonnington
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
1966-1969
Softly Softly
(TV Series)
Asst. Chief Constable Austin Gilbert / Deputy Chief Constable Austin Gilbert
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
1969
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Bert
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
1967
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
Chauffeur
Chauffeur
- Robin Hood of Griffith Park
(1967)
... Chauffeur (as John Baron)
- Clampett Castle
(1967)
... Chauffeur (as John Baron)
- The Clampetts in London
(1967)
... Chauffeur (as John Baron)
1967
Girl in a Black Bikini
(TV Series)
Francis Heager
Francis Heager
- Episode #1.6
(1967)
... Francis Heager
- Episode #1.5
(1967)
... Francis Heager
- Episode #1.4
(1967)
... Francis Heager
- Episode #1.3
(1967)
... Francis Heager
- Episode #1.2
(1967)
... Francis Heager
1966
The Power Game
(TV Series)
Sir Trevor Hoylake
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
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
Three Rousing Tinkles
(TV Series)
Consultant
Consultant
- The Best I Can Do for You by Way of a Gate-leg Table Is a Hundred-weight of Coal
(1966)
... Consultant
1966
Comedy Playhouse
(TV Series)
The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
- The Bishop Rides Again
(1966)
... The Dean, The Very Reverend Lionel Pugh-Critchley
1958-1966
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Government official / Henry Walpole
Government official / Henry Walpole
- The Battersea Miracle
(1966)
... Government official
- I Can Destroy the Sun
(1958)
... Henry Walpole
1966
The Man in the Mirror
(TV Series)
Edmund Beatty
Edmund Beatty
- Episode #1.6
(1966)
... Edmund Beatty
- Episode #1.5
(1966)
... Edmund Beatty
- Episode #1.4
(1966)
... Edmund Beatty
- Episode #1.3
(1966)
... Edmund Beatty
- Episode #1.2
(1966)
... Edmund Beatty
1965
199 Park Lane
(TV Series)
Sir George Strudwick
Sir George Strudwick
- Episode #1.15
(1965)
... Sir George Strudwick
- Episode #1.14
(1965)
... Sir George Strudwick
- Episode #1.13
(1965)
... Sir George Strudwick
- Episode #1.12
(1965)
... Sir George Strudwick
- Episode #1.7
(1965)
... Sir George Strudwick
1965
Undermind
(TV Series)
Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
- End Signal
(1965)
... Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
- Waves of Sound
(1965)
... Sir Geoffrey Tillinger
1965
Armchair Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Inspector France
Inspector France
- Time and Mr Madingley
(1965)
... Inspector France
1964
Joan of Arc
(TV Mini-Series)
Archbishop
Archbishop
- Episode #1.2
(1964)
... Archbishop
- Episode #1.1
(1964)
... Archbishop
1959-1964
Emergency-Ward 10
(TV Series)
Harold de la Roux / Harold De La Roux
Harold de la Roux / Harold De La Roux
- Episode #1.739
(1964)
... Harold de la Roux
- Episode #1.738
(1964)
... Harold de la Roux
- Episode #1.737
(1964)
... Harold de la Roux
- Episode #1.734
(1964)
... Harold de la Roux
- Episode #1.733
(1964)
... Harold de la Roux
1964
Sergeant Cork
(TV Series)
Monsieur Billot
Monsieur Billot
- The Case of the Great Pearl Robbery
(1964)
... Monsieur Billot
1963
Laughter from the Whitehall
(TV Series)
Freddie Neville
Freddie Neville
- High Temperature
(1963)
... Freddie Neville
1961
Plateau of Fear
(TV Series)
Dr. Miguel Aranda
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
1960-1961
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Dr. Horsham / Lt. Col. Reeve
Dr. Horsham / Lt. Col. Reeve
- Harriet
(1961)
... Dr. Horsham
- Carrington V.C.
(1960)
... Lt. Col. Reeve
1960-1961
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Mini-Series)
Patrick McNally / Gerrard
Patrick McNally / Gerrard
- Off Centre
(1961)
... Patrick McNally
- The Wind and the Sun
(1960)
... Gerrard
1959
Glencannon
(TV Series)
John Castle
John Castle
- Pearl of Panama
(1959)
... John Castle
- Mutiny on the Inchcliffe Castle
(1959)
... John Castle
- A Nosegay for Mr. Montgomery
(1959)
... John Castle
- The Milk Blossom
(1959)
... John Castle
1958
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Anthony Storey
Anthony Storey
- The Heat of the Evening
(1958)
... Anthony Storey
1957-1958
The Vise
(TV Series)
Dr.Marsden / Tony Preem
Dr.Marsden / Tony Preem
- Death in a Flask
(1958)
... Dr.Marsden
- Corpse with a Sword
(1957)
... Tony Preem
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Her acted in Agatha Christie's play, "Witness for the Prosecution," at the Wimbledon Theatre in London, England with Giles Watling, Prunella Gee, and Dennis Spencer in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
John BaronHeight:
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He was a nephew, 5 generations removed of Sarah Siddons. See more »Star Sign:
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