Jack Smethurst (1932–2022) |
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Jack Smethurst was born on April 9, 1932 in Collyhurst, Manchester, England. He was an actor, known for Chariots of Fire (1981), For the Love of Ada (1972) and A Kind of Loving (1962). He was married to Julie Nicholls. He died on February 16, 2022 in the UK.
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Born:in Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UKDied:(age 89) in UK |
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Actor (99 credits)
Actor (99 credits)
2002-2007
Doctors
(TV Series)
Bill Knightley / Terry Higgins
Bill Knightley / Terry Higgins
- Seize the Day
(2007)
... Bill Knightley
- The Other Side of the Fence
(2002)
... Terry Higgins
2005-2007
Casualty
(TV Series)
Stan Powell / Stan Coldwell
Stan Powell / Stan Coldwell
- No End of Blame
(2007)
... Stan Powell
- You Need Friends
(2005)
... Stan Powell
- Aftermath
(2005)
... Stan Powell
- The Long Goodbye
(2005)
... Stan Powell
- Baby Love
(2005)
... Stan Powell
1997-2002
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Mr. Kirkby / John Jenkins
Mr. Kirkby / John Jenkins
- Dirty Len
(2002)
... Mr. Kirkby
- Playing with Trains
(1997)
... John Jenkins
1961-2001
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Johnny Webb / Stan Wagstaff / Percy Bridge / ...
Johnny Webb / Stan Wagstaff / Percy Bridge / ...
- Episode #1.5162
(2001)
... Stan Wagstaff
- Episode #1.5157
(2001)
... Stan Wagstaff
- Episode #1.2351
(1983)
... Johnny Webb
- Episode #1.2350
(1983)
... Johnny Webb
- Episode #1.2053
(1980)
... Johnny Webb
1995
Keeping Up Appearances
(TV Series)
Man in 'Phone Box'
Man in 'Phone Box'
- A Barbecue at Violet's
(1995)
... Man in 'Phone Box'
1993-1994
The Bill
(TV Series)
Godfrey Dingle / Patrick Craig
Godfrey Dingle / Patrick Craig
- Blood Pressure
(1994)
... Godfrey Dingle
- Out of Court
(1993)
... Patrick Craig
1992
Don't Tell Father
(TV Series)
Ron Whipple
Ron Whipple
- Episode #1.6
(1992)
... Ron Whipple
- Episode #1.5
(1992)
... Ron Whipple
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Ron Whipple
1984-1986
Hilary
(TV Series)
Kimberley
Kimberley
- The Wedding
(1986)
... Kimberley
- Please Yourself
(1986)
... Kimberley
- The Award
(1986)
... Kimberley
- Help
(1986)
... Kimberley
- Sons and Lovers
(1986)
... Kimberley
1979
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
(TV Series)
Eddie Booth
Eddie Booth
- Howzat!!
(1979)
... Eddie Booth
- The British Disease
(1979)
... Eddie Booth
- Who's a Naughty Boy?
(1979)
... Eddie Booth
- A Rose by Any Other Name
(1979)
... Eddie Booth
- A Night to Remember
(1979)
... Eddie Booth
1978
Parables
(TV Series)
Siddons
Siddons
- Neighbours
(1978)
... Siddons
- Britannia Mansions
(1978)
... Siddons
1972-1976
Love Thy Neighbour
(TV Series)
Eddie Booth
Eddie Booth
- The Lodger
(1976)
... Eddie Booth
- Power Cut
(1976)
... Eddie Booth
- For Sale
(1976)
... Eddie Booth
- The Coach Outing to Bournemouth
(1976)
... Eddie Booth
- Christmas Spirit
(1975)
... Eddie Booth
1970-1971
For the Love of Ada
(TV Series)
Leslie Pollitt
Leslie Pollitt
- Special: Christmas with Ada
(1971)
... Leslie Pollitt
- The Christening
(1971)
... Leslie Pollitt
- Insomnia
(1971)
... Leslie Pollitt
- The Admirer
(1971)
... Leslie Pollitt
- Birth
(1971)
... Leslie Pollitt
1971
Under and Over
(TV Series)
Hawkins
Hawkins
- Dec Impresses a Girl-Friend
(1971)
... Hawkins
- Episode #1.1
(1971)
... Hawkins
1971
Father, Dear Father
(TV Series)
Detective Sergeant Sargent
Detective Sergeant Sargent
- A Case for Inspector Glover
(1971)
... Detective Sergeant Sargent
1971
Doctor at Large
(TV Series)
Bertram Hoyle
Bertram Hoyle
- Bewigged, Bothered, & Bewildered
(1971)
... Bertram Hoyle
1971
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Charles Henshaw
Charles Henshaw
- The Railwayman's New Clothes
(1971)
... Charles Henshaw
1970
Wreckers at Dead Eye
(TV Mini Series)
Jon-Jo
Jon-Jo
- Shivering Sands
(1970)
... Jon-Jo
- Ship in the Night
(1970)
... Jon-Jo
- Boomer Hole
(1970)
... Jon-Jo
- The Legend of Thriabbas
(1970)
... Jon-Jo
- Hand of Evil
(1970)
... Jon-Jo
1964-1970
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Ray / Dasher
Ray / Dasher
- Say Goodnight to Your Grandma
(1970)
... Ray
- They Throw It at You
(1964)
... Dasher
1965-1969
Dixon of Dock Green
(TV Series)
Eddie Thomas / Ronald Collins / Corporal Dignum
Eddie Thomas / Ronald Collins / Corporal Dignum
- The Intruder
(1969)
... Eddie Thomas
- The Executioners
(1966)
... Ronald Collins
- All Clear
(1965)
... Corporal Dignum
1962-1969
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Joe Benson / Reg Allen / Talbot / ...
Joe Benson / Reg Allen / Talbot / ...
- Lost and Found: Part 1
(1969)
... Reg Allen
- Hudson's Way: Part 2
(1968)
... Joe Benson
- Hudson's Way: Part 1
(1968)
... Joe Benson
- The Mice Will Play
(1965)
... Talbot
- Hide - And Go Seek
(1963)
... Forbes
1969
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
(TV Series)
Tommy
Tommy
- It's the Thought That Counts
(1969)
... Tommy
1967-1968
The Revenue Men
(TV Series)
John Henry James / James A Carter
John Henry James / James A Carter
- A Sense of Justice
(1968)
... John Henry James
- The Waiting Game
(1967)
... James A Carter
1966-1967
Softly Softly
(TV Series)
Reddick / Jimmo
Reddick / Jimmo
- Material Evidence
(1967)
... Reddick
- Round Trip
(1966)
... Jimmo
1964-1966
Redcap
(TV Series)
L.Cpl. Roberts / Sergeant Cartwright
L.Cpl. Roberts / Sergeant Cartwright
- The Moneylenders
(1966)
... L.Cpl. Roberts
- The Orderly Officer
(1964)
... Sergeant Cartwright
1961-1965
No Hiding Place
(TV Series)
Digger Hodge / Trevor / Johnny Maitland / ...
Digger Hodge / Trevor / Johnny Maitland / ...
- Wolves Get Eaten, Too
(1965)
... Digger Hodge
- Trained to Kill
(1964)
... Trevor
- The Image of Frank Brown
(1963)
... Johnny Maitland
- A Touch of Nitrate
(1962)
... Tommy Hart
- The White Stick
(1961)
... Bud Taylor
1964-1965
The Villains
(TV Series)
Sam Whittaker / George
Sam Whittaker / George
- Three to a Cell
(1965)
... Sam Whittaker
- Contraband
(1964)
... George
1964
The Four Seasons of Rosie Carr
(TV Mini Series)
Dick
Dick
- Long Winter Journey
(1964)
... Dick
- Autumn Near the Angel
(1964)
... Dick
1963
Epitaph for a Spy
(TV Series)
Detective
Detective
- Episode #1.4
(1963)
... Detective
- Episode #1.3
(1963)
... Detective
- Episode #1.2
(1963)
... Detective
1960-1962
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Bill / Spike / Male beetle / ...
Bill / Spike / Male beetle / ...
- The Sudden Silence
(1962)
... Bill
- Looking for Garrow
(1960)
... Spike
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Insect Play
(1960)
... Male beetle / Telegraph officer
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Price of Freedom
(1960)
... Driver
1961-1962
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Joseph Cutforth / Slow Collier
Joseph Cutforth / Slow Collier
- The Casualties
(1962)
... Joseph Cutforth
- Serjeant Musgrave's Dance
(1961)
... Slow Collier
1961
The Men from Room 13
(TV Series)
Davis
Davis
- The Man Who Made Money: Part 2
(1961)
... Davis
- The Man Who Made Money: Part 1
(1961)
... Davis
1960
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
(TV Series)
Muff Potter
Muff Potter
- Lost and Found
(1960)
... Muff Potter
- The Saving of Muff Potter
(1960)
... Muff Potter
- A Cure for Warts
(1960)
... Muff Potter
1959
The Eustace Diamonds
(TV Series)
Jenkins
Jenkins
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... Jenkins
- Episode #1.1
(1959)
... Jenkins
1959
Quatermass and the Pit
(TV Mini Series)
Young Sergeant
Young Sergeant
- The Wild Hunt
(1959)
... Young Sergeant (uncredited)
1958
The Lost King
(TV Series)
Volant / 2nd Guard / Ship's chandler
Volant / 2nd Guard / Ship's chandler
- The Road Back
(1958)
... Volant
- The Flight to Geneva
(1958)
... 2nd Guard / Ship's chandler
1958
Queen's Champion
(TV Mini Series)
1st Servant
1st Servant
- The Escape from Penlynden
(1958)
- Betrayal
(1958)
... 1st Servant (as John Smedhurst)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (11 credits)
Self (11 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Other Works:
He performed in the pantomime, "Robin Hood And The Babes in the Wood", at the Grand Opera House in York, North Yorkshire, England with Jonathon Morris, John Altman (played "Nasty Nick"), Deborah McAndrew and Phil Rose in the cast.Alternate Names:
John SmedhurstHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)Spouse:
Julie Nicholls (his death) (4 children)Children:
Adam Smethurst
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