John Normington
John Normington (28 January 1937 – 26 July 2007) was an English actor primarily known for his work on television. Normington was also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company performing in more than 20 RSC productions.[1] He performed widely in the West End and at the National Theatre.[2]
Early life
Normington was born 28 January 1937
Acting career
In 1963, he made his first appearance on television. In the 1960s and 1970s, he appeared in programmes such as Murder Most English;
During the 1980s, he appeared in
Later life
In 2004, Normington appeared in King Lear in Stratford. Before the production moved to the West End, he had to withdraw after developing pancreatic cancer.[2] He recovered to an extent that he took on further roles on stage and screen. On stage he appeared in The Voysey Inheritance in 2006 and The Entertainer from March to April 2007, before he pulled out due to ill health.[2][9] On screen, he appeared in the 2004 Midsomer Murders episode; "Bad Tidings"; the Torchwood episode "Ghost Machine"; Trial & Retribution XIV, and Casualty in 2007—his final TV appearance.[10] Normington died of pancreatic cancer on 26 July 2007 in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London aged 70.[1] His partner was John Anderson.[1][2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1968 | Inadmissible Evidence | Maples | |
1968 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Flute | |
1970 | The Reckoning | Benham | |
1974 | Stardust | Harrap | |
1975 | Rollerball | Executive | |
1978 | The Medusa Touch | Mr. Copley - John's schoolmaster | |
1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Fletcher | |
1981 | The Monster Club | Narrator: Ghoul Segment | Voice, Uncredited |
1983 | Aeschylus' Oresteia (Tony Harrison Adaptation), the National Theatre | Cassandra | |
1984 | A Private Function | Lockwood | |
1989 | Wilt | Treadaway | |
2007 | Atonement | Vicar | (final film role) |
References
- ^ a b c d e Paddock, Terri (30 July 2007). "Entertainer Actor John Normington Dies, Aged 70". Whatsonstage.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "Obituary - John Normington". The Times. London. 22 August 2007.
- ^ Coveney, Michael (7 August 2007). "Obituary: John Normington". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Globe Lane Pals [full citation needed]
- ^ "John Normington". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016.
- ^ "John Normington". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "BBC - Doctor Who Classic Episode Guide - The Caves of Androzani - Details". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "The Happiness Patrol ★★★★★". Radio Times.
- ^ "David Baron Steps in for Ailing John Normington in The Entertainer". Theatre.com. 13 April 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2007.[dead link]
- ^ "Tribute to John Normington". Lastingtribute.com. 2007. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007.