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John Dearth(1920-1984)

  • Actor
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John Dearth in The Saint (1962)
John Dearth was born on 16 October 1920 in West Ham, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Avengers (1961), The Escape of R.D.7 (1961) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955). He died on 17 March 1984 in London, England, UK.
BornOctober 16, 1920
DiedMarch 17, 1984(63)
BornOctober 16, 1920
DiedMarch 17, 1984(63)
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Known for

The Avengers (1961)
The Avengers
8.3
TV Series
  • Siebel
The Escape of R.D.7
TV Series
  • Dr. Protheroe
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955)
The Adventures of Robin Hood
7.6
TV Series
  • Outlaw
  • Bailiff
  • Lt. Howard
  • Bodo
  • Feeble Beggar
  • Count De Clifford
  • Guard
  • Drinker at Inn
  • Captain Lash
  • De Belvoir
  • Quentin
  • Gatekeeper
  • 2nd Healer
  • Hubert
  • Faversham
  • Spectator at Duel
  • Goldsmith
  • Sorel
  • Will
  • Baron Hubert
  • Informer
  • Sir Blaise
  • Physician
  • Tom
  • Master Higgs
  • Soldier
  • Cook
  • Arthur
  • 2nd Pilgrim
  • Lieutenant Howard
The World of Tim Frazer (1960)
The World of Tim Frazer
8.5
TV Series
  • Harry Denston

Credits

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Actor

  • Kessler (1981)
    Kessler
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Graun
    • 1981
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Tramp
    • 1977
  • Treasure Island (1977)
    Treasure Island
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Jeb
    • 1977
  • John Ronane and Patricia Routledge in The Cost of Loving (1977)
    The Cost of Loving
    TV Series
    • Wally Simpkins
    • 1977
  • Julie Dawn Cole and Janina Faye in Angels (1975)
    Angels
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Sheppard
    • 1976
  • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
    Doctor Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Lupton
    • Boss's Voice
    • 1973–1974
  • Susan Littler and Robert Stephens in Vienna 1900 (1973)
    Vienna 1900
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Herr Rebner
    • 1973
  • Anthony Hopkins and Timothy West in The Edwardians (1972)
    The Edwardians
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Drunken Man (uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965)
    Thirty-Minute Theatre
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Bill
    • Groundsman
    • 1972
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965)
    BBC Play of the Month
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Charles
    • 1972
  • Anthony Valentine, Margaret Lockwood, and John Stone in Justice (1971)
    Justice
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Ernie Harris
    • 1971
  • The Doctors (1969)
    The Doctors
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Robert Carson
    • 1970
  • Canterbury Tales (1969)
    Canterbury Tales
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Duke Perotheus
    • 1969
  • Ann Bell and Peter Sallis in Plays of Today (1969)
    Plays of Today
    TV Series
    • Rainbow
    • 1969
  • Mr. Rose (1967)
    Mr. Rose
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Harry Quist
    • 1968

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 16, 1920
    • West Ham, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 17, 1984
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    His theatre credits include: William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke in "King John" by William Shakespeare , directed by Michael Benthall (Old Vic Theatre, London, 1953)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He once lost a lead film part because the producer felt Dearth bore too close a resemblance to James Mason. Barry Letts stated on the DVD commentary of "Planet of the Spiders" that this experience embittered him for the rest of his life.
  • Salary
    • Look Back in Anger
      (1959)
      £130

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