Jonathan Adams (British actor)
Jonathan Adams | |
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Born | John Adams 14 February 1931 Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
Died | 13 June 2005 London, England | (aged 74)
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Spouse |
Julia Vezza
(m. 1969; div. 1976) |
Jonathan Adams (14 February 1931 – 13 June 2005) was an English television, film and theatre actor.[1][2] He was also a visual artist whose works were exhibited throughout his life.[3]
Biography
Born John Adams in
As an actor, Adams is best known for his role as the Narrator in the original 1973 London production of The Rocky Horror Show, and is featured on the original cast soundtrack. He is also well known for portraying Dr. Everett Von Scott in the 1975 film version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.[3][6]
He played a number of roles in British theatre, TV and film, including work with The Actor's Company and at the
In 1993 he played Inspector Lejeune in
Adams died in London, England, of a stroke at the age of 74. A portrait of Adams by British artist David Gommon is displayed on the BBC Paintings online gallery.[9]
Filmography
- The Assassination Bureau (1969) - French President (uncredited)
- Eskimo Nell (1975) - Lord Coltwind
- Three for All (1975) - Dr. Sparks
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist
- It Could Happen to You (1975) - Henry VIII
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) - Inspector Hogg
- Jesus of Nazareth(1977) - Adam
- Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) - Rent Collector
- Revolution (1985) - Chaplain
- Two Evil Eyes (1990) - Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")
References
- ^ a b "Jonathan Adams". BFI. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Adams | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ a b c "Jonathan Adams". The Independent. 22 June 2005. Archived from the original on 14 June 2022.
- ^ "biography". www.jonathanadamsartwork.com.
- ^ "Jonathan Adams". www.jonathanadamsartwork.com.
- ^ a b Stage, The (4 July 2005). "Jonathan Adams | Obituaries".
- ^ "Jonathan Adams". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "Jonathan Adams | TV, Documentary and Other Appearances". AllMovie.
- ^ "Jonathan Adams | Art UK". artuk.org.
External links
- Jonathan Adams at IMDb
- Jonathan Adams obituary The Independent (retrieved 21 September 2010, updated 16 November 2017)