John Gregson

Biography

John Gregson was an English actor who worked in film, television and the theater, with 40 credited film roles. Born in Liverpool, he grew up in Wavertree and became interested in amateur dramatics before serving in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. After 1945 he spent a year at the Liverpool Playhouse and then moved to Perth Theatre, and he appeared in the West End in The Human Touch with Alec Guinness. Early screen credits included Scott of the Antarctic (1948), Whisky Galore! (1949), Treasure Island (1950) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951). He became a star with Genevieve (1953). His roles frequently included police inspectors, military officers and light comedy. Later films included The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953), Above Us the Waves (1955), The Battle of the River Plate (1956) and Sea of Sand (1958). He took the role of Commander George Gideon in the television series Gideon's Way from 1964 to 1966. He died in 1975.

55years old at death

Born March 15, 1919Liverpool
Died January 8, 1975Porlock Weir
Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Also credited as Harold Thomas Gregson

Movie Career

Films: 14
Career span: 23 years1948 to 1971

Genres

Drama36%, 5 films
Comedy29%, 4 films
Crime29%, 4 films
Adventure21%, 3 films
Mystery21%, 3 films

First and latest

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Big break
Gregson's role in the comedy Genevieve (1953) made him a star. Kenneth More, Dinah Sheridan and Kay Kendall also appeared in it, and in Britain it ranked as the year's second-most popular film.
Big break
After his work in Venetian Bird, the Rank Organisation offered Gregson a long-term contract. That performance is what led the company to make him the offer.
Beyond film
Gregson's stage work included It's the Geography That Counts, which was the final play staged at the St James's Theatre before the venue closed and was demolished in 1957.

John Gregson movies on Netflix

Fright1971IMDb rating 5.8as Dr. Cordell
The Night of the Generals1967IMDb rating 7.2as Colonel Sandauer
Sea of Sand1958IMDb rating 6.7as Cpt Williams
The Battle of the River Plate1956IMDb rating 6.6as Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Above Us the Waves1955IMDb rating 6.6as Lieutenant Alec Duffy
Three Cases of Murder1955IMDb rating 6.5as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
Genevieve1953IMDb rating 7.0as Alan McKim
The Titfield Thunderbolt1953IMDb rating 7.0as Squire Gordon Chesterford
Angels One Five1952IMDb rating 6.5as Pilot Officer 'Septic' Baird
Venetian Bird1952IMDb rating 6.4as Renzo Uccello
The Lavender Hill Mob1951IMDb rating 7.5as Farrow
Treasure Island1950IMDb rating 6.9as Redruth
Whisky Galore!1949IMDb rating 7.1as Sammy MacCodrun
Scott of the Antarctic1948IMDb rating 7.0as P.O. T. Crean R.N.

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Battle of the River Plate1956 Action, Adventure, Dramaas Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
IMDb rating 6.65.5K votes
Genevieve1953 Comedyas Alan McKim
IMDb rating 7.03.8K votes
Whisky Galore!1949as Sammy MacCodrun
IMDb rating 7.17.4K votes
The Titfield Thunderbolt1953as Squire Gordon Chesterford
IMDb rating 7.03.7K votes
Above Us the Waves1955as Lieutenant Alec Duffy
IMDb rating 6.61.9K votes
Fright1971as Dr. Cordell
IMDb rating 5.82.7K votes
Sea of Sand1958as Cpt Williams
IMDb rating 6.71.4K votes
Three Cases of Murder1955as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
IMDb rating 6.51.3K votes

Most often with

Charles Crichton directed two of these films, George More O'Ferrall two and Ralph Thomas two. Five actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Sidney James

Geoffrey Keen

James Robertson Justice

Reginald Beckwith

Edie Martin

Christopher LeeCharles CrichtonDirector, 2 films George More O'FerrallDirector, 2 films Ralph ThomasDirector, 2 films

Films together

Sidney James3 films together, 1951 to 1953
Sidney James's page
- The Titfield Thunderbolt1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Squire Gordon ChesterfordJames as Harry Hawkins
- Venetian Bird1952IMDb rating 6.4Gregson as Renzo UccelloJames as Bernardo
- The Lavender Hill Mob1951IMDb rating 7.5Gregson as FarrowJames as Lackery
Geoffrey Keen3 films together, 1950 to 1953
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- Genevieve1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Alan McKimKeen as Policeman
- Angels One Five1952IMDb rating 6.5Gregson as Pilot Officer 'Septic' BairdKeen as Company Sergeant Major
- Treasure Island1950IMDb rating 6.9Gregson as RedruthKeen as Israel Hands
James Robertson Justice3 films together, 1948 to 1955
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- Above Us the Waves1955IMDb rating 6.6Gregson as Lieutenant Alec DuffyJustice as Admiral Ryder
- Whisky Galore!1949IMDb rating 7.1Gregson as Sammy MacCodrunJustice as Dr. Maclaren
- Scott of the Antarctic1948IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as P.O. T. Crean R.N.Justice as P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.
Reginald Beckwith3 films together, 1948 to 1953
Reginald Beckwith's page
- Genevieve1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Alan McKimBeckwith as J. C. Callahan
- The Titfield Thunderbolt1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Squire Gordon ChesterfordBeckwith as Coggett
- Scott of the Antarctic1948IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as P.O. T. Crean R.N.Beckwith as Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM
Edie Martin3 films together, 1951 to 1953
Edie Martin's page
- Genevieve1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Alan McKimMartin as Guest
- The Titfield Thunderbolt1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Squire Gordon ChesterfordMartin as Emily
- The Lavender Hill Mob1951IMDb rating 7.5Gregson as FarrowMartin as Miss Evesham
Christopher Lee2 films together, 1948 to 1956
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- The Battle of the River Plate1956IMDb rating 6.6Gregson as Captain Bell - H.M.S. ExeterLee as Manolo
- Scott of the Antarctic1948IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as P.O. T. Crean R.N.Lee as Bernard Day
Charles CrichtonDirector, 2 films, 1951 to 1953
All films by Charles Crichton
- The Titfield Thunderbolt1953IMDb rating 7.0Gregson as Squire Gordon Chesterford
- The Lavender Hill Mob1951IMDb rating 7.5Gregson as Farrow
George More O'FerrallDirector, 2 films, 1952 to 1955
All films by George More O'Ferrall
- Three Cases of Murder1955IMDb rating 6.5Gregson as Edgar Curtain ("You Killed Elizabeth" segment)
- Angels One Five1952IMDb rating 6.5Gregson as Pilot Officer 'Septic' Baird
Ralph ThomasDirector, 2 films, 1952 to 1955
All films by Ralph Thomas
- Above Us the Waves1955IMDb rating 6.6Gregson as Lieutenant Alec Duffy
- Venetian Bird1952IMDb rating 6.4Gregson as Renzo Uccello
Also two films together14 more actors
- John MillsAbove Us the Waves (1955) and Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
- Gordon JacksonThe Night of the Generals (1967) and Whisky Galore! (1949)
- Patrick MacneeThe Battle of the River Plate (1956) and Three Cases of Murder (1955)
- Kenneth MoreGenevieve (1953) and Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
- Stanley HollowayThe Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
- Sydney TaflerVenetian Bird (1952) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
- Michael BalfourGenevieve (1953) and Venetian Bird (1952)
- Harry LockeAngels One Five (1952) and Treasure Island (1950)
- Ronald AdamAngels One Five (1952) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
- Harold GoodwinSea of Sand (1958) and Angels One Five (1952)
- Michael MedwinAbove Us the Waves (1955) and Genevieve (1953)
- Clive MortonThe Lavender Hill Mob (1951) and Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
- Michael TrubshaweThe Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
- Bruce SetonWhisky Galore! (1949) and Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
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