John Clements
Biography
John Clements was a British performer and producer whose career spanned the stage, television and cinema. He turned professional in 1930, then worked with Nigel Playfair before joining Ben Greet's Shakespearean Company. In 1935 he set up the Intimate Theatre at Palmers Green, a house for repertory and try-out productions, and acted in close to 200 plays while also staging West End shows as actor-manager-producer. His early screen work was for Alexander Korda's London Films, where his parts grew steadily. He drew attention in Knight Without Armour, and Victor Saville cast him opposite Ralph Richardson in South Riding (1938); the two reunited for The Four Feathers (1939). Later came war pictures such as Convoy (1940) and Tomorrow We Live (1942), and a cameo in Gandhi (1982). In 1951 he staged Man and Superman in the West End and led the Chichester Festival Theatre as artistic director from 1966 to 1973.
77years old at death
- Born London
- Died Brighton
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Sir John Selby Clements
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 46 years1936 to 1982
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Behind the camera
In 1935 Clements started the Intimate Theatre at Palmers Green, a venue for repertory and try-out shows. He acted in close to 200 plays.
First role
Clements first appeared on the stage professionally in 1930. He then worked with Nigel Playfair and later joined Ben Greet's Shakespearean Company for a few years.
Big break
Victor Saville, a film director, picked Clements to appear opposite Ralph Richardson in the 1938 movie South Riding, which brought him further prominence.
Behind the camera
Clements both directed Man and Superman in the West End in December 1951 and played John Tanner in it, with Allan Cuthbertson appearing alongside him.
John Clements movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Richard Attenborough directed two of these films. Allan Jeayes appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Allan Jeayes's page
Ralph Richardson's page
Edward Fox's page
John Gielgud's page
John Mills's page
Dirk Bogarde's page
All films by Richard Attenborough
Also two films together2 more actors
- Edward ChapmanRembrandt (1936) and Things to Come (1936)
- Michael BryantGandhi (1982) and The Mind Benders (1963)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Knight Bachelor | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.