John Bown
Biography
John Bown, a British actor, film director and screenwriter, trained at LAMDA and later went into repertory in Salisbury and Birmingham. Born in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, he played Jack Hunter when The Rose Tattoo had its British premiere under Sam Wanamaker in 1958, and he was Richard Rich in A Man for All Seasons when it premiered in 1960. He wrote and directed the short film North West Confidential and the feature Monique before returning to acting. From 1976 to 1979 he was with the Royal Shakespeare Company, taking part in 16 productions across seven major theaters. His screen credits included Antodus in Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) and the lead in The Big Spender, and he was best known for playing Commander Neil Stafford during Doomwatch's final season.
83years old at death
- Born Corfe Mullen
- Died London
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 14 years1965 to 1979
Every film, newest first
- 1979A Performance of MacbethIMDb rating 7.6
- 1972Fear in the NightIMDb rating 5.9
- 1972Vampire CircusIMDb rating 6.3
- 1968The Devil Rides OutIMDb rating 6.8
- 1965Dr. Who and the DaleksIMDb rating 5.6
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Early training
After his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Bown spent time in repertory in Salisbury and Birmingham.
Behind the camera
Between 1976 and 1979 Bown belonged to the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he appeared in 16 productions across seven major theaters. He wrote and acted in the play Half an hour please!, which Judi Dench designed.
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Worked with
John Bown shares two films with Peter Cushing, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Christopher Lee's page
Judi Dench's page
Ian McKellen's page
Joan Collins's page
Roger Rees's page
Terence FisherDirector, 1 film, 1968
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Gordon FlemyngDirector, 1 film, 1965
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