John Neville (I) (1925–2011) |
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When John Neville was in his early sixties, Terry Gilliam cast him in the title role of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). Although the film was a financial failure, Neville's starring role in this major production, as well as his fine performance, led to an explosion in his career. He afterward received numerous roles in feature films and...
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Born:in Willesden, London, England, UKDied:(age 86) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Actor (109 credits)
Actor (109 credits)
2007
Friends and Heroes
(TV Series)
Claxus
Claxus
- Horseplay
(2007)
... (voice)
- Doing Our Part
(2007)
... (voice)
- Leviathan
(2007)
... Claxus
- A Friend in High Places
(2007)
... (voice)
2003
Rolie Polie Olie
(TV Series)
Klanky Klaus
Klanky Klaus
- A Little Jingle Jangle Sparkler/A Gift for Klanky Klaus/All's Squared Away Day
(2003)
... Klanky Klaus (voice)
2002
Bury the Lead
(TV Series)
Deaton Hill
Deaton Hill
- A Low Dishonest Decade
(2002)
... Deaton Hill
- The Source
(2002)
... Deaton Hill
- I'm Mad as Hell
(2002)
... Deaton Hill
- Mad as Hatters
(2002)
... Deaton Hill
2002
The Education of Max Bickford
(TV Series)
Arthur Jameson
Arthur Jameson
- Past, Present, Future
(2002)
... Arthur Jameson
1999-2000
Amazon
(TV Series)
First Elder Cole
First Elder Cole
- The Pale Horseman
(2000)
... First Elder Cole
- The Finding
(2000)
... First Elder Cole
- The Devil's Army
(2000)
... First Elder Cole
- The First Stone
(2000)
... First Elder Cole
- Eyes in the Dark
(2000)
... First Elder Cole
1998-1999
Emily of New Moon
(TV Series)
Malcolm Murray
Malcolm Murray
- The Bequest
(1999)
... Malcolm Murray
- A Fall from Grace
(1999)
... Malcolm Murray
- Had a Wife and Couldn't Keep Her
(1999)
... Malcolm Murray
- The Plague
(1999)
... Malcolm Murray
- In the Valley of the Shadow of Death
(1999)
... Malcolm Murray
1998
The Adventures of Shirley Holmes
(TV Series)
Dr. O. Henry
Dr. O. Henry
- The Case of the Celestial Signal
(1998)
... Dr. O. Henry
1998
Witness to Yesterday
(TV Series)
Sir William Stephenson
Sir William Stephenson
- Sir William Stephenson
(1998)
... Sir William Stephenson
1995-1998
The X-Files
(TV Series)
Well-Manicured Man
Well-Manicured Man
- The End
(1998)
... Well-Manicured Man
- The Red and the Black
(1998)
... Well-Manicured Man
- Patient X
(1998)
... Well-Manicured Man
- Terma
(1996)
... Well-Manicured Man
- Tunguska
(1996)
... Well-Manicured Man
1998
Silver Surfer
(TV Series)
Eternity
Eternity
- The End of Eternity
(1998)
... Eternity (voice)
- Return to Zenn-La
(1998)
... Eternity (voice)
- Learning Curve: Part 2
(1998)
... Eternity (voice)
- Learning Curve: Part 1
(1998)
... Eternity (voice)
- The Planet of Dr. Moreau
(1998)
... Eternity (voice)
1997
The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon
(TV Series)
Pumpkin King
Pumpkin King
- Spooky Birthday to You
(1997)
... Pumpkin King
1994
Performance
(TV Series)
Sir David Browning
Sir David Browning
- Message for Posterity
(1994)
... Sir David Browning
1993
Stark
(TV Mini Series)
De Quincy
De Quincy
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... De Quincy
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... De Quincy
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... De Quincy
1992-1993
By Way of the Stars
(TV Mini Series)
Professor Billby
Professor Billby
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... Professor Billby
- Episode #1.4
(1992)
... Professor Billby
- Episode #1.5
(1992)
... Professor Billby
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Professor Billby
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Professor Billby
1990
Grand
(TV Series)
Desmond
Desmond
- The End of the World as We Know It
(1990)
... Desmond
- The Well
(1990)
... Desmond
- Wolf Boy
(1990)
... Desmond
- The Mother Load
(1990)
... Desmond
- One Way Out
(1990)
... Desmond
1974-1975
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
(TV Mini Series)
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
- The Rebel
(1975)
... Hillsborough
- The Ambassador
(1974)
... Hillsborough
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Dr. Thorndyke
Dr. Thorndyke
- A Message from the Deep Sea
(1971)
... Dr. Thorndyke
1969
The First Churchills
(TV Mini Series)
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough / John Churchill
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough / John Churchill
- Not Without Honour
(1969)
... John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
- Breaking the Circle
(1969)
... John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
- A Famous Victory
(1969)
... John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
- Reconciliation
(1969)
... John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
- The Queen Commands
(1969)
... John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
1968
The Company of Five
(TV Series)
Gareth Owen MP / Christopher Gritter / James Conroy / ...
Gareth Owen MP / Christopher Gritter / James Conroy / ...
- Gareth
(1968)
... Gareth Owen MP
- Stand by Your Screen
(1968)
... Christopher Gritter
- This Isn't Just One of Those Physical Things
(1968)
... James Conroy
- Thank U Very Much for the Family Circle
(1968)
... Peter Sinclair
- Shaggy Dog
(1968)
... Wilkie
1967
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Insp. Franz Mittermayer
Insp. Franz Mittermayer
- The Order
(1967)
... Insp. Franz Mittermayer
1961
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Robert Browning
Robert Browning
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street
(1961)
... Robert Browning
1957-1961
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Raymond Banks / Ejlert Lovborg
Raymond Banks / Ejlert Lovborg
- A Spring of Love
(1961)
... Raymond Banks
- Hedda Gabler
(1957)
... Ejlert Lovborg
1957
Television World Theatre
(TV Series)
Henry V, King of England
Henry V, King of England
- The Life of Henry V
(1957)
... Henry V, King of England
1951-1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
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Simon Chart / Peter
Simon Chart / Peter
- Another Man's Life
(1957)
... Simon Chart
- The Bachelor
(1951)
... Peter
1955
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Paul Gardiner
Paul Gardiner
- A Question of Fact
(1955)
... Paul Gardiner
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Additional Crew (3 credits)
Additional Crew (3 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (19 credits)
Self (19 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
Archive footage (9 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard II," at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Eric Porter and Virginia McKenna was director. Michael Benthall was director. See more »Height:
6' 0½" (1.84 m)Spouse:
Caroline Neville (his death) (6 children)Parents:
Reginald Daniel Neville | Mabel Lillian Neville
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