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John Challis

Bio: John Challis was an English actor best known for portraying dodgy second hand car dealer Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC television comedy series Only Fools and Horses and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass.
Born: Sun, Aug 16 1942
Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK

Death: Sun, Sep 19 2021
John Challis is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Boycie in Belgrade
Boycie in Belgrade
John Challis was 78 in Boycie in Belgrade as 'Self/Boycie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 2021
Poster of Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday
Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday
John Challis was 75 in Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 2018
Poster of Are you Being Served
Are you Being Served
John Challis was 74 in Are you Being Served as 'Captain Peacock'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of The Story of Only Fools and Horses
The Story of Only Fools and Horses
John Challis was 60 in The Story of Only Fools and Horses
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2002
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
John Challis was 55 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Rous the Landlord'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Wicked Willie Rides Again!
Wicked Willie Rides Again!
John Challis was 48 in Wicked Willie Rides Again!
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Scarfe's Follies
Scarfe's Follies
John Challis was 45 in Scarfe's Follies
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1988
Poster of A Turn for the Worse
A Turn for the Worse
John Challis was 38 in A Turn for the Worse as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of Before Water Lilies
Before Water Lilies
John Challis was 38 in Before Water Lilies as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1981
Poster of Number on End
Number on End
John Challis was 37 in Number on End as 'Victor Mintell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
John Challis was 33 in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom as 'Scorby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1976
Poster of Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker
John Challis was 33 in Sleepwalker as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1975
Poster of Drive Carefully, Darling
Drive Carefully, Darling
John Challis was 32 in Drive Carefully, Darling
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
John Challis was 31 in Dracula as 'Stockton-on-Tees Clerk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 1974
Poster of Who Killed Lamb?
Who Killed Lamb?
John Challis was 31 in Who Killed Lamb? as 'Casson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1974
Poster of Where Has Poor Mickey Gone?
Where Has Poor Mickey Gone?
John Challis was 22 in Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Story of Only Fools And Horses
The Story of Only Fools And Horses
John Challis was 75+ in The Story of Only Fools And Horses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2017
Poster of We Have Been Watching
We Have Been Watching
John Challis was 74+ in We Have Been Watching as 'Self'.
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Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Strippers: Cars for Cash
Strippers: Cars for Cash
John Challis was 70+ in Strippers: Cars for Cash as 'Narrator (voice)'.
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Mon, Oct 08 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
John Challis was 69+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Sooty
Sooty
John Challis was 69+ in Sooty as 'Henry Witham-Smythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2011
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
John Challis was 65+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
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Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Benidorm
Benidorm
John Challis was 64+ in Benidorm as 'Monty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of The Green Green Grass
The Green Green Grass
John Challis was 63+ in The Green Green Grass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
John Challis was 62+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
John Challis was 57+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of It's Only TV But I Like It
It's Only TV But I Like It
John Challis was 56+ in It's Only TV But I Like It as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 1999
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
John Challis was 52+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Then Churchill Said to Me
Then Churchill Said to Me
John Challis was 50+ in Then Churchill Said to Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
John Challis was 49+ in Heartbeat as 'Stan Fraser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
John Challis was 45+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
John Challis was 45+ in The New Statesman as 'Gen. Giray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
John Challis was 44+ in Casualty as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Howards' Way
Howards' Way
John Challis was 43+ in Howards' Way as 'Morris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
John Challis was 42+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
John Challis was 42+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
John Challis was 39+ in Only Fools and Horses as ', Boycie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1981
Poster of Doctor Snuggles
Doctor Snuggles
John Challis was 38+ in Doctor Snuggles
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Wed, Jun 24 1981
Poster of Citizen Smith
Citizen Smith
John Challis was 34+ in Citizen Smith as 'Chief Inspector Humphreys'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 1977
Poster of The Legend of Robin Hood
The Legend of Robin Hood
John Challis was 33+ in The Legend of Robin Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
John Challis was 32+ in The Sweeney as 'Skef Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
John Challis was 30+ in Thriller as 'Peter'.
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Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
John Challis was 30+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Jeremy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
John Challis was 30+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Brett
Brett
John Challis was 28+ in Brett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 26 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Challis was 28+ in Play for Today as 'Victor Mintell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
John Challis was 23+ in Softly, Softly
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Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Challis was 21+ in Doctor Who as 'Scorby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
John Challis was 19+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962