Portrait of John Longden

John Longden

Bio: John Longden was a West Indian-born English screen, stage, and television actor. He appeared in dozens of films from 1926 to 1964, including five (Blackmail, Juno and the Paycock, The Skin Game, Young and Innocent, Jamaica Inn) directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Born: Sun, Nov 11 1900
Birthplace: West Indies

Death: Wed, May 26 1971
John Longden is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Frozen Alive
Frozen Alive
John Longden was 64 in Frozen Alive as 'Prof. Hubbard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1964
Poster of The Man Who Finally Died
The Man Who Finally Died
John Longden was 63 in The Man Who Finally Died as 'Munch'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1963
Poster of So Evil, So Young
So Evil, So Young
John Longden was 60 in So Evil, So Young
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of An Honourable Murder
An Honourable Murder
John Longden was 59 in An Honourable Murder as 'Julian Caesar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1960
Poster of A Woman's Temptation
A Woman's Temptation
John Longden was 59 in A Woman's Temptation
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1959
Poster of Innocent Sinners
Innocent Sinners
John Longden was 57 in Innocent Sinners as 'Admiral'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1958
Poster of Quatermass 2
Quatermass 2
John Longden was 56 in Quatermass 2 as 'Chief Inspector Lomax'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1957
Poster of Alias John Preston
Alias John Preston
John Longden was 55 in Alias John Preston as 'Richard Sandford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of The Ship That Died of Shame
The Ship That Died of Shame
John Longden was 54 in The Ship That Died of Shame as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of Meet Mr. Callaghan
Meet Mr. Callaghan
John Longden was 53 in Meet Mr. Callaghan as 'Jeremy Meraulton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Dangerous Cargo
Dangerous Cargo
John Longden was 53 in Dangerous Cargo as 'Worthington'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of The Wallet
The Wallet
John Longden was 51 in The Wallet as 'Man With Pipe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
John Longden was 51 in The Magic Box as 'Speaker in Connaught Rooms'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Black Widow
The Black Widow
John Longden was 50 in The Black Widow as 'Mr. Kemp'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1951
Poster of Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared
John Longden was 50 in Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Pool of London
Pool of London
John Longden was 50 in Pool of London as 'DI Williams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1951
Poster of The Elusive Pimpernel
The Elusive Pimpernel
John Longden was 49 in The Elusive Pimpernel as 'The Abbot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1950
Poster of The Lady Craved Excitement
The Lady Craved Excitement
John Longden was 49 in The Lady Craved Excitement as 'Inspector James'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Bonnie Prince Charlie
John Longden was 47 in Bonnie Prince Charlie as 'Colonel O'Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
John Longden was 47 in Anna Karenina as 'Gen. Serpuhousky'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1948
Poster of The Last Load
The Last Load
John Longden was 47 in The Last Load
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of The Ghosts of Berkeley Square
The Ghosts of Berkeley Square
John Longden was 46 in The Ghosts of Berkeley Square as 'Mortimer Digby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1947
Poster of The Adventures of Dusty Bates
The Adventures of Dusty Bates
John Longden was 46 in The Adventures of Dusty Bates as 'Tod Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
John Longden was 46 in A Matter of Life and Death as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1946
Poster of The Silver Fleet
The Silver Fleet
John Longden was 42 in The Silver Fleet as 'Jost Meertens'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1943
Poster of Death by Design
Death by Design
John Longden was 42 in Death by Design as 'Inspector Slade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1943
Poster of Unpublished Story
Unpublished Story
John Longden was 41 in Unpublished Story as 'Metcalf'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1942
Poster of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
John Longden was 41 in One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as 'Ground Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of Tower of Terror
Tower of Terror
John Longden was 41 in Tower of Terror as 'Commander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1941
Poster of Old Mother Riley's Circus
Old Mother Riley's Circus
John Longden was 41 in Old Mother Riley's Circus as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1941
Poster of The Common Touch
The Common Touch
John Longden was 41 in The Common Touch as 'Stuart Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1941
Poster of Barging Along
Barging Along
John Longden was 40 in Barging Along as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Contraband
Contraband
John Longden was 39 in Contraband as 'Passport officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1940
Poster of The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings
John Longden was 38 in The Lion Has Wings as 'Unnamed Character'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939
Poster of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
John Longden was 38 in Goodbye, Mr. Chips as 'Raven (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1939
Poster of Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
John Longden was 38 in Jamaica Inn as 'Captain Johnson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Q Planes
Q Planes
John Longden was 38 in Q Planes as 'John Peters, a Pilot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1939
Poster of The Gaunt Stranger
The Gaunt Stranger
John Longden was 37 in The Gaunt Stranger as 'Inspector Bliss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1938
Poster of Bad Boy
Bad Boy
John Longden was 37 in Bad Boy as 'Inspector Thompson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of For Dealers Only
For Dealers Only
John Longden was 37 in For Dealers Only
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937
Poster of Young and Innocent
Young and Innocent
John Longden was 36 in Young and Innocent as 'Det. Insp. Kent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1937
Poster of Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale
John Longden was 36 in Jennifer Hale as 'Police Inspector Merton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1937
Poster of It Isn't Done
It Isn't Done
John Longden was 36 in It Isn't Done as 'Peter Ashton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1937
Poster of Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
John Longden was 35 in Thoroughbred as 'Bill Peel'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1936
Poster of The Silence of Dean Maitland
The Silence of Dean Maitland
John Longden was 33 in The Silence of Dean Maitland as 'Dean Maitland'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1934
Poster of Born Lucky
Born Lucky
John Longden was 32 in Born Lucky as 'Frank Dale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1933
Poster of Murder on the Second Floor
Murder on the Second Floor
John Longden was 31 in Murder on the Second Floor as 'Hugh Bromilow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1932
Poster of Rynox
Rynox
John Longden was 30 in Rynox as 'Anthony Xavier 'Tony' Benedik'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of The Wickham Mystery
The Wickham Mystery
John Longden was 30 in The Wickham Mystery as 'Harry Crawford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 1931
Poster of Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes
John Longden was 30 in Hindle Wakes as 'Boyfriend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1931
Poster of Two Crowded Hours
Two Crowded Hours
John Longden was 30 in Two Crowded Hours as 'Harry Fielding'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of The Ringer
The Ringer
John Longden was 30 in The Ringer as 'Inspector Wembury'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1931
Poster of The Skin Game
The Skin Game
John Longden was 30 in The Skin Game as 'Charles Hornblower'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 1931
Poster of Children of Chance
Children of Chance
John Longden was 30 in Children of Chance as 'Jeffrey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1930
Poster of Two Worlds
Two Worlds
John Longden was 29 in Two Worlds as 'Lt. Stanislaus von Zaminsky'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1930
Poster of Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock
John Longden was 29 in Juno and the Paycock as 'Charles Bentham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1930
Poster of The Flame of Love
The Flame of Love
John Longden was 29 in The Flame of Love as 'Lieutenant Boris Boriskoff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1930
Poster of Elstree Calling
Elstree Calling
John Longden was 29 in Elstree Calling as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1930
Poster of Atlantic
Atlantic
John Longden was 29 in Atlantic as 'Lanchester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1929
Poster of Blackmail
Blackmail
John Longden was 28 in Blackmail as 'Detective Frank Webber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1929
Poster of Piccadilly
Piccadilly
John Longden was 28 in Piccadilly as 'Man from China (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1929
Poster of The Last Post
The Last Post
John Longden was 28 in The Last Post as 'David / Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1929
Poster of You Know What Sailors Are
You Know What Sailors Are
John Longden was 28 in You Know What Sailors Are
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1928
Poster of Palais De Danse
Palais De Danse
John Longden was 27 in Palais De Danse as 'No. 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1928
Poster of Quinneys
Quinneys
John Longden was 27 in Quinneys as 'Joseph Quinney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1927
Poster of The Arcadians
The Arcadians
John Longden was 26 in The Arcadians as 'Jack Meadows'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1927
Poster of The Glad Eye
The Glad Eye
John Longden was 26 in The Glad Eye as 'Floquet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1927
Poster of The House of Marney
The House of Marney
John Longden was 26 in The House of Marney
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 04 1927

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 Man from Interpol
Man from Interpol
John Longden was 59+ in Man from Interpol as 'Superintendent Mercer, Mercer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 30 1960
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
John Longden was 58+ in Interpol Calling as 'Lord Ruskington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell
John Longden was 57+ in The Adventures of William Tell
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1958
Poster of The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
John Longden was 55+ in The Count of Monte Cristo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
John Longden was 54+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'The Abbot, Archbishop, Ned, Count Leger, Sir Gyles of Wren, Lord Blackstone, Chambertin, Walter Fitzurse, Wulfric, Tailor, Sir Walter De Lys, Hodges'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955