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John Surtees(1934-2017)

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John Surtees was born on 11 February 1934 in Tatsfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He was an actor, known for The Fast Lady (1962), Formula 1 (1950) and After Hours (1958). He was married to Jane Surtees and Patricia Burke. He died on 10 March 2017 in Tooting, London, England, United Kingdom.
BornFebruary 11, 1934
DiedMarch 10, 2017(83)
BornFebruary 11, 1934
DiedMarch 10, 2017(83)
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Known for

The Fast Lady (1962)
The Fast Lady
6.2
  • John Surtees
  • 1962
Formula 1 (1950)
Formula 1
9.4
TV Series
  • Self
After Hours
5.5
TV Series
  • Actor
MotoGP (1949)
MotoGP
8.7
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Horst Frank and Marianne Koch in Die Journalistin (1970)
    Die Journalistin
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Rennfahrer John Surtees (cameo) (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Roger Moore in The Saint (1962)
    The Saint
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Racing Driver (uncredited)
    • 1965
  • The Fast Lady (1962)
    The Fast Lady
    6.2
    • John Surtees
    • 1962
  • After Hours
    5.5
    TV Series
    • 1959

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Personal details

  • Official sites
    • BRDC
    • Britannica.com - John Surtees
  • Alternative names
    • John Surtees MBE
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • February 11, 1934
    • Tatsfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
  • Died
    • March 10, 2017
    • Tooting, London, England, United Kingdom(respiratory condition)
  • Spouses
      Jane Surtees1987 - March 10, 2017 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Edwina Surtees
  • Relatives
    • Dorothy Surtees(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Print ad for "Dunlop" tires (France, 1965)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    1964 Formula 1 World Champion. Only man to win world championships on two (motorcycles) and four wheels (race cars).
  • Nickname
    • Big John

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