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John Styles(1934-2025)

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  • Actor
  • Puppetry
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John Styles was born on 28 September 1934 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Time Bandits (1981) and 102 Dalmatians (2000). He was married to Barbara Mitchell. He died on 24 July 2025.
BornSeptember 28, 1934
DiedJuly 24, 2025(90)
BornSeptember 28, 1934
DiedJuly 24, 2025(90)
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Known for

Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors
7.1
  • Additional Crew
  • 1986
John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ian Holm, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, David Warner, Ian Muir, Ralph Richardson, and Peter Vaughan in Time Bandits (1981)
Time Bandits
6.9
  • Additional Crew
  • 1981
Glenn Close in 102 Dalmatians (2000)
102 Dalmatians
4.9
  • Punch & Judy Man
  • 2000
Oliver Twist (2005)
Oliver Twist
6.8
  • Additional Crew
  • 2005

Credits

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Additional Crew

  • Ashley Jensen in Agatha Raisin (2014)
    Agatha Raisin
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy performer
    • 2022
  • David Morrissey, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Annabel Scholey, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox in Britannia (2017)
    Britannia
    6.9
    TV Series
    • magic advisor
    • 2021
  • Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard in Breeders (2020)
    Breeders
    7.6
    TV Series
    • magic advisor
    • 2020
  • Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson in The Hustle (2019)
    The Hustle
    5.5
    • magic advisor
    • 2019
  • Alicia Vikander in Tulip Fever (2017)
    Tulip Fever
    6.2
    • magic advisor
    • 2017
  • Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017)
    Wonder Woman
    7.3
    • punch & judy man (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Newsnight (1980)
    Newsnight
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Advisor
    • 2016
  • Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon, and Nick Hendrix in Midsomer Murders (1997)
    Midsomer Murders
    7.9
    TV Series
    • magic advisor
    • advisor: Punch and Judy
    • 2001–2008
  • Michael Kitchen in Foyle's War (2002)
    Foyle's War
    8.6
    TV Series
    • magic advisor
    • 2007
  • Jennifer Perkins and Gretchen Martin in Craft Lab (2006)
    Craft Lab
    TV Series
    • Puppetry advisor
    • 2006–2009
  • Oliver Twist (2005)
    Oliver Twist
    6.8
    • puppet show: Punch & Judy
    • 2005
  • Colin Salmon and Mark Valley in Keen Eddie (2003)
    Keen Eddie
    8.3
    TV Series
    • magic advisor (uncredited)
    • 2004
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Advisor
    • 1995–2004
  • Holiday (1969)
    Holiday
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Advisor
    • 2001
  • Frances Grey and Natasha Little in Vanity Fair (1998)
    Vanity Fair
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Punch & Judy Man
    • 1998

Actor

  • Laurie Davidson in Will (2017)
    Will
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Man (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro, Hugo Weaving, and Emily Blunt in The Wolfman (2010)
    The Wolfman
    5.9
    • Punch & Judy Man (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Andrew Graham-Dixon in The Culture Show (2004)
    The Culture Show
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Punch & judy man
    • 2006
  • Mark Benton, Elizabeth Carling, Sherrie Hewson, Madge Hindle, Sam Kelly, Benedict Sandiford, and Gwen Taylor in Barbara (1995)
    Barbara
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Man
    • 2003
  • Glenn Close in 102 Dalmatians (2000)
    102 Dalmatians
    4.9
    • Punch & Judy Man
    • 2000
  • John Thaw and Kevin Whately in Inspector Morse (1987)
    Inspector Morse
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Punch & Judy Man
    • 1992
  • Stanley Bates, Geoffrey Hayes, and Roy Skelton in Rainbow (1972)
    Rainbow
    6.9
    TV Series
    • John
    • 1985–1990
  • The Les Dennis Laughter Show (1987)
    The Les Dennis Laughter Show
    3.9
    TV Series
    • Punch & judy man
    • 1990
  • Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale (1989)
    Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
    6.2
    • Punch and Judy Man (uncredited)
    • 1989
  • Patrick David Byrne in Cuban Breeze (1986)
    Cuban Breeze
    Short
    • Dr. Scott
    • 1986
  • The Box of Delights (1984)
    The Box of Delights
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Puppeteer
    • 1984
  • Screamtime (1983)
    Screamtime
    4.9
    • Punch (voice)
    • 1983
  • CBS Children's Film Festival (1967)
    CBS Children's Film Festival
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Magician
    • 1976
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Punch and Judy Show
    • 1975
  • Sykes (1972)
    Sykes
    7.4
    TV Series
    • The Vicar
    • 1973

Puppetry

  • Little Crackers (2010)
    Little Crackers
    6.6
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 2011
  • Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    The Polar Express
    6.6
    • puppet consultant
    • 2004
  • The Box of Delights (1984)
    The Box of Delights
    8.3
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1984
  • Jackanory Playhouse (1972)
    Jackanory Playhouse
    8.2
    TV Series
    • puppeteer (uncredited)
    • 1981

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • John Styles MBE
  • Born
    • September 28, 1934
    • Walthamstow, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 24, 2025
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Mitchell1957 - 2012 (2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Past President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), British Ring.

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