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- Died
- Birth nameJohn Reginald Surdeval Routh
- Jonathan Routh was born on November 24, 1927 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Casino Royale (1967), International Cabaret (1964) and Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life (1964). He was married to Shelagh Routh and Nandi Routh. He died on June 4, 2008 in Jamaica.
- SpousesShelagh Routh(1973 - June 4, 2008) (his death)Nandi Routh(1948 - 1969) (divorced, 2 children)
- Left performing arts to become an artist of a different kind - paintings. Lives in Jamaica and also writes humourous books.
- For the very first time he is issuing limited editions of his original paintings through Chisholm Gallery, LLC.
- Jonathan married Nandi Routh (daughter of Hein Heckroth) in 1948. They had two sons, Christian Routh and Jodi Routh, and divorced in 1969. Nandi died in a car crash in 1972.
- He turned to painting in later years with his favorite subjects being Queen Victoria and nuns. His paintings were often incorporated for a series of children's books. He lived the rest of his life in Jamaica as an eccentric recluse.
- Partly raised in Palestine where his father served as Colonial Governor.
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