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John Inman (1935–2007)

John Inman was born on June 28, 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, England as Frederick John Inman. He was an actor, known for Are You Being Served? (1972), Are You Being Served? (1977) and The Tall Guy (1989). He was married to Ron Lynch. He died on March 8, 2007 in Paddington, London, England. See full bio »
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Known For

Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served? Mr. Humphries / Mrs. Annie Humphries
(1972-1985)
Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served? Mr. Humphries
(1977)
The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy John Inman
(1989)
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out Neville Sutcliffe
(1977)
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Filmography

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 2004 Doctors (TV Series)
Teddy
- Intolerance (2004) ... Teddy
 2004 Revolver (TV Series)
The Antiques Dealer
- Episode #1.6 (2004) ... The Antiques Dealer
- Episode #1.5 (2004) ... The Antiques Dealer
- Episode #1.4 (2004) ... The Antiques Dealer
- Episode #1.3 (2004) ... The Antiques Dealer
- Episode #1.2 (2004) ... The Antiques Dealer
 2000 The Mumbo Jumbo
Father Chinwag
 2000 Full Mountie (TV Series)
Tailor
 1999 French and Saunders (TV Series)
Darth Sid
- The Phantom Millennium (1999) ... Darth Sid
 1998 Shakespeare in Love
Lady Capulet in play (uncredited)
 1995 Call up the Stars (TV Movie)
Frank Randle
 1992-1993 Are You Being Served? Again! (TV Series)
Mr. Humphries
- The Darts Match (1993) ... Mr. Humphries
- The Mongolians (1993) ... Mr. Humphries
- A Mummified Cat (1993) ... Mr. Humphries
- Mr. Slocombe (1993) ... Mr. Humphries
- The Cricket Match (1993) ... Mr. Humphries
Show all 12 episodes
 1992 The Best of 'Are You Being Served?' (TV Movie)
Mr. Humphries
 1989 Family Fortunes (TV Series)
Fanny the Ugly Sister
- Celebrity Christmas Special (1989) ... Fanny the Ugly Sister
 1989 The Tall Guy
John Inman
 1988 Cue Gary (TV Series)
- Episode #2.4 (1988)
 1972-1985 Are You Being Served? (TV Series)
Mr. Humphries / Mrs. Annie Humphries
- The Pop Star (1985) ... Mr. Humphries
- Friends and Neighbours (1985) ... Mr. Humphries
- The Night Club (1985) ... Mr. Humphries
- Gambling Fever (1985) ... Mr. Humphries
- The Hold Up (1985) ... Mr. Humphries
Show all 69 episodes
 1980-1981 Are You Being Served in Australia? (TV Series)
Mr. Humphries
- Your Figures Are Slipping (1981) ... Mr. Humphries
- Undesirable Alien (1981) ... Mr. Humphries
- His and Hers (1981) ... Mr. Humphries
- Heir Apparent (1981) ... Mr. Humphries
- Front Page Story (1981) ... Mr. Humphries
Show all 16 episodes
 1981 Take a Letter Mr. Jones (TV Series)
Graham Jones
- Business Before Pleasure (1981) ... Graham Jones
- The Trade Fair (1981) ... Graham Jones
- The Japanese Contract (1981) ... Graham Jones
- The Holiday (1981) ... Graham Jones
- The Protector (1981) ... Graham Jones
Show all 6 episodes
 1977 Odd Man Out (TV Series)
Neville Sutcliffe
- Ooh La La (1977) ... Neville Sutcliffe
- Clunk Click (1977) ... Neville Sutcliffe
- Who's a Pretty Baby? (1977) ... Neville Sutcliffe
- Shall We Dance? (1977) ... Neville Sutcliffe
- Sink or Swim (1977) ... Neville Sutcliffe
Show all 7 episodes
 1977 Are You Being Served?
Mr. Humphries
 1972 Comedy Playhouse (TV Series)
Mr. Humphries
- Are You Being Served? (1972) ... Mr. Humphries
 1970 Two in Clover (TV Series)
Bowler
- Episode #2.6 (1970) ... Bowler
 1968 Iolanthe (TV Movie)
Photographer
 1967 Titi-Pu (TV Movie)
The Gatekeeper
 1966 Hugh and I (TV Series)
- It's in the Stars (1966)
- Goodbye Dolly (1966)
 1965 A Slight Case of... (TV Series)
- The Enemy Within (1965)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

"Charley's Aunt," comedy revival; written by Brandon Thomas; with John Inman (portraying Lord Fancourt Babberley); Mark Wynter (portraying Jack Chesney); Andrew Knox (portraying Charles Wykeham); Allan Cuthbertson (portraying Colonel Sir Francis Chesney); Derek Francis (portraying Stephen Spettigue); Stacey Gregg (portraying ... See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site

Alternate Names:

Mr. John Inman

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

In December 2004, he was forced to pull out of the London pantomime production of "Dick Whittington," after being diagnosed with hepatitis A. Thereafter his health declined further and he never worked again. See more »

Trademark:

His distinctive jaunty walk. See more »

Nickname:

Jazz

Star Sign:

Cancer
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