Portrait of John Nettleton

John Nettleton

Bio: John Nettleton (5 February 1929 – 14 July 2023) was an English actor.
Born: Tue, Feb 05 1929
Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jul 14 2023
John Nettleton is 94 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fishtales
Fishtales
John Nettleton was 78 in Fishtales as 'Professor Coulter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of Invasion
Invasion
John Nettleton was 76 in Invasion
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
John Nettleton was 76 in Oliver Twist as '1st Magistrate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Jinnah
Jinnah
John Nettleton was 69 in Jinnah as 'General Gracie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1998
Poster of Felix Dexter in Douglas
Felix Dexter in Douglas
John Nettleton was 67 in Felix Dexter in Douglas as 'Alan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of American Friends
American Friends
John Nettleton was 62 in American Friends as 'Groves'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of Circles Of Deceit
Circles Of Deceit
John Nettleton was 61 in Circles Of Deceit as 'Ned'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1990
Poster of The Lorelei
The Lorelei
John Nettleton was 61 in The Lorelei as 'Mr Walker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1990
Poster of Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
John Nettleton was 60 in Doctor Who: Ghost Light as 'Rev Ernest Matthews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1989
Poster of Bomber Harris
Bomber Harris
John Nettleton was 60 in Bomber Harris as 'Wing Commander Harry Weldon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Burning Secret
Burning Secret
John Nettleton was 59 in Burning Secret as 'Doctor Weiss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of East of Ipswich
East of Ipswich
John Nettleton was 57 in East of Ipswich as 'Richard's Father'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of Martin Luther, Heretic
Martin Luther, Heretic
John Nettleton was 54 in Martin Luther, Heretic as 'Andreas Karlstadt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1983
Poster of Anyone for Denis
Anyone for Denis
John Nettleton was 53 in Anyone for Denis as 'Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
John Nettleton was 51 in The Tempest as 'Gonzalo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1980
Poster of 'That Crazy Woman'
'That Crazy Woman'
John Nettleton was 51 in 'That Crazy Woman' as 'Ashby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1980
Poster of Henry VIII
Henry VIII
John Nettleton was 50 in Henry VIII as 'Lord Chamberlain'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of The Country Wife
The Country Wife
John Nettleton was 48 in The Country Wife as 'Sir Jasper Fidget'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1977
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
John Nettleton was 46 in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Head Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1975
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
John Nettleton was 42 in Black Beauty as 'Sir William'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1971
Poster of The Lie
The Lie
John Nettleton was 41 in The Lie as 'Mr Arnold'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970
Poster of And Soon the Darkness
And Soon the Darkness
John Nettleton was 41 in And Soon the Darkness as 'Gendarme'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1970
Poster of Sovereign's Company
Sovereign's Company
John Nettleton was 41 in Sovereign's Company as 'Major Grace'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 1970
Poster of Some Will, Some Won't
Some Will, Some Won't
John Nettleton was 41 in Some Will, Some Won't as 'Wagstaff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of There Is Also Tomorrow
There Is Also Tomorrow
John Nettleton was 40 in There Is Also Tomorrow as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of Death of a Private
Death of a Private
John Nettleton was 38 in Death of a Private as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1967
Poster of The Education of Corporal Halliday
The Education of Corporal Halliday
John Nettleton was 38 in The Education of Corporal Halliday as 'Maj. Gen. McAllister'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1967
Poster of A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons
John Nettleton was 37 in A Man for All Seasons as 'Jailer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1966

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 Kingdom
Kingdom
John Nettleton was 78+ in Kingdom as 'Mr. Macavoy'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Nettleton was 68+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Munro Hilliard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood
John Nettleton was 60+ in Victoria Wood as 'Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 1989
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
John Nettleton was 58+ in The New Statesman as 'Sir Stephen Baxter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
John Nettleton was 56+ in Yes, Prime Minister as 'Sir Arnold Robinson, Arnold Robinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1986
Poster of Fairly Secret Army
Fairly Secret Army
John Nettleton was 55+ in Fairly Secret Army as 'Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 1984
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
John Nettleton was 55+ in The Bill
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Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of The Happy Apple
The Happy Apple
John Nettleton was 54+ in The Happy Apple
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Mon, Jun 20 1983
Poster of Anyone for Denis?
Anyone for Denis?
John Nettleton was 53+ in Anyone for Denis?
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Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
John Nettleton was 52+ in Brideshead Revisited as 'Commanding Officer'.
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Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of The Flame Trees of Thika
The Flame Trees of Thika
John Nettleton was 52+ in The Flame Trees of Thika as 'Major'.
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Tue, Sep 01 1981
Poster of Yes Minister
Yes Minister
John Nettleton was 51+ in Yes Minister as 'Sir Arnold Robinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
John Nettleton was 50+ in Minder as 'William Shanks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
John Nettleton was 50+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Hotel Manager'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
John Nettleton was 49+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
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Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
John Nettleton was 48+ in The Professionals as 'Minister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
John Nettleton was 46+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of The Edwardians
The Edwardians
John Nettleton was 43+ in The Edwardians
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of Dead of Night
Dead of Night
John Nettleton was 43+ in Dead of Night
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1972
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
John Nettleton was 43+ in The Protectors as 'Inspector Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
John Nettleton was 42+ in Upstairs, Downstairs as 'Arthur Bellamy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Justice
Justice
John Nettleton was 42+ in Justice as 'Major Hector Stannard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
John Nettleton was 42+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Belton, Admiral Christador'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
John Nettleton was 42+ in Elizabeth R as 'Sir Francis Bacon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
John Nettleton was 41+ in Great Performances
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Nettleton was 41+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Department S
Department S
John Nettleton was 40+ in Department S as 'Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
John Nettleton was 40+ in The Main Chance as 'Joseph Shelton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of Please Sir!
Please Sir!
John Nettleton was 39+ in Please Sir! as 'Police Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 08 1968
Poster of Her Majesty's Pleasure
Her Majesty's Pleasure
John Nettleton was 39+ in Her Majesty's Pleasure
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
John Nettleton was 39+ in The Champions as 'Booker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
John Nettleton was 39+ in The Expert as 'Inspector Gresham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
John Nettleton was 39+ in Ooh La La!
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Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
John Nettleton was 36+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Detective
Detective
John Nettleton was 35+ in Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Nettleton was 34+ in Doctor Who as 'Reverend Ernest Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
John Nettleton was 32+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of A for Andromeda
A for Andromeda
John Nettleton was 32+ in A for Andromeda as 'Harries'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Nettleton was 31+ in The Avengers as 'Sir Andrew Ford, Palmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
John Nettleton was 31+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960