Jonathan Adams

Biography

Jonathan Adams was an English actor. Born John Adams in Northampton, he studied art in Northampton and Chelsea before becoming an actor in 1959, when he took the name Jonathan Adams. He also made surrealist cartoons and collages that were exhibited in galleries. On stage he was best known for playing the Narrator in the first London production of The Rocky Horror Show in 1973 and appeared on the original cast recording. He played Dr. Everett Von Scott in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). His other films included the comedy Adventures of a Private Eye (1977). On television he appeared as Adam the shepherd in Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Reverend Quiverful in The Barchester Chronicles (1982), and Professor Marriott in the sitcom Yes, Prime Minister from 1986 to 1988. He played Inspector Lejeune in a 1993 BBC Radio 4 adaptation of The Pale Horse and was in the London cast of Tom Foolery. He died in 2005.

74years old at death

Born February 14, 1931Northampton
Died June 13, 2005London
Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
John Adams (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 4
Career span: 15 years1975 to 1990

Every film, newest first

1990Two Evil EyesIMDb rating 6.1
1989Danny the Champion of the WorldIMDb rating 6.7
1977Adventures of a Private EyeIMDb rating 4.3
1975The Rocky Horror Picture ShowIMDb rating 7.4

Genres

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First role
Adams originated the role of the Narrator in the 1973 London stage production of The Rocky Horror Show and can be heard on the original cast soundtrack.
About the name
Born John Adams in Northampton, he studied art at Northampton Art College and Chelsea College of Art. In 1959 he turned to acting and took the name Jonathan Adams, though he carried on with his art work.

Jonathan Adams movies on Netflix

Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")
Danny the Champion of the World1989IMDb rating 6.7as Samways
Adventures of a Private Eye1977IMDb rating 4.3as Inspector Hogg
The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975IMDb rating 7.4as Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist

Worked with

Jonathan Adams made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Harvey Keitel

Susan Sarandon

Jeremy Irons

Tim Curry

Sally Kirkland

Martin BalsamJim SharmanDirector, 1 film

Dario ArgentoDirector, 1 film

George A. RomeroDirector, 1 film

Films together

Harvey Keitel1 film together, 1990
Harvey Keitel's page
- Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1Adams as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")Keitel as Roderick Usher (segment "The Black Cat")
Susan Sarandon1 film together, 1975
Susan Sarandon's page
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975IMDb rating 7.4Adams as Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival ScientistSarandon as Janet Weiss - A Heroine
Jeremy Irons1 film together, 1989
Jeremy Irons's page
- Danny the Champion of the World1989IMDb rating 6.7Adams as SamwaysIrons as William Smith
Tim Curry1 film together, 1975
Tim Curry's page
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975IMDb rating 7.4Adams as Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival ScientistCurry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist
Sally Kirkland1 film together, 1990
Sally Kirkland's page
- Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1Adams as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")Kirkland as Eleonora ("The Black Cat")
Martin Balsam1 film together, 1990
Martin Balsam's page
- Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1Adams as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")Balsam as Mr. Pym (segment "The Black Cat")
Jim SharmanDirector, 1 film, 1975
All films by Jim Sharman
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975IMDb rating 7.4Adams as Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist
Dario ArgentoDirector, 1 film, 1990
All films by Dario Argento
- Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1Adams as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")
George A. RomeroDirector, 1 film, 1990
All films by George A. Romero
- Two Evil Eyes1990IMDb rating 6.1Adams as Hammer (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar")

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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