John Gill (actor)
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| Born | John Harry Gill 24 October 1912 Bedwellty, Wales |
| Died | 29 March 2007 (aged 94) |
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| Years active | 1933–1998 |
John Harry Gill (24 October 1912 – 29 March 2007) was a Welsh character actor on both stage and screen.[1]
Biography
Gill was born in the small village of Bedwellty, Caerphilly County Borough in south Wales. He made his stage debut in 1933, with his career spanning 65 years.[1]
His television credits include: The Avengers, Dixon of Dock Green, The Saint, as Dr. Dutilleux in Maigret and as Arnie Braithwaite, owner of a Border Collie named Bouncer and a fervent sports fan, in All Creatures Great and Small.[1]
Gill's numerous film credits include: grocer in debt to Mr Scrooge.[1][2] Roman Polanski directed the actor in two of his movies: Tess (1979) and Pirates (1986).
Gill retired from acting in 1998, and died Merton, Surrey, on 29 March 2007.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "John Gill". www.bafta.org. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ John Gill - Movie Dude
External links
- John Gill at IMDb
- John Gill (1) (2) at Theatricalia
- John Gill at British Film Institute