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Oliver Johnston(1888-1966)

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Oliver Johnston in Indiscreet (1958)
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A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)
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Oliver Johnston was born on 30 April 1888 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Quatermass Experiment (1953), Wideawake (1957) and A King in New York (1957). He died on 22 December 1966 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
BornApril 30, 1888
DiedDecember 22, 1966(78)
BornApril 30, 1888
DiedDecember 22, 1966(78)
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Known for

The Quatermass Experiment (1953)
The Quatermass Experiment
7.1
TV Series
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Wideawake
TV Series
  • Stevenson-Smith
Charles Chaplin in A King in New York (1957)
A King in New York
7.0
  • Ambassador Jaume
  • 1957
Peter O'Toole and Peter Finch in Kidnapped (1960)
Kidnapped
6.5
  • Mr. Campbell
  • 1960

Credits

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Actor

  • Roddy McDowall and Jill Haworth in It! (1967)
    It!
    5.6
    • Trimingham
    • 1967
  • Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren in A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)
    A Countess from Hong Kong
    6.0
    • Clark
    • 1967
  • North and South
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Mr. Bell
    • 1966
  • The Corridor People (1966)
    The Corridor People
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Samson Whitby
    • 1966
  • Georgina Ward in Weavers Green (1966)
    Weavers Green
    6.7
    TV Series
    • The Rev. Griffin
    • 1966
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Sam Yaeger
    • Alexei
    • Mr. Clinton ...
    • 1956–1966
  • Patrick McGoohan in Secret Agent (1964)
    Secret Agent
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Peer
    • 1966
  • Theatre 625 (1964)
    Theatre 625
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Thomas Prestwich
    • 1965
  • You Must Be Joking! (1965)
    You Must Be Joking!
    5.9
    • Angry Tweedles Club Member (uncredited)
    • 1965
  • Peter Cushing in The Caves of Steel (1964)
    Story Parade
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Malcolm Graham
    • Turtle
    • 1964–1965
  • The Worker (1965)
    The Worker
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Mr. Simnel
    • 1965
  • Thursday Theatre
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Jonathan Travis
    • 1st Old man
    • 1964–1965
  • Vincent Price, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston, Elizabeth Shepherd, Frank Thornton, Richard Vernon, and John Westbrook in The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
    The Tomb of Ligeia
    6.4
    • Kenrick
    • 1964
  • Espionage (1963)
    Espionage
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 1964
  • Patrick McGoohan and Susan Hampshire in The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)
    The Three Lives of Thomasina
    7.2
    • Mr. Dobbie
    • 1963

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A Countess From Hong Kong
Trailer 1:22
A Countess From Hong Kong
A Countess From Hong Kong
Trailer 1:22
A Countess From Hong Kong

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Oliver Johnson
  • Born
    • April 30, 1888
    • Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 22, 1966
    • Westminster, London, England, UK(undisclosed)
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    Serious-looking, wide-mouthed British character actor, often of meek or mild-mannered types. Began his screen career well into middle age.

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