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James Anderton(1932-2022)

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James Anderton was born on 24 May 1932 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK. He was married to Joan Baron. He died on 5 May 2022 in the UK.
BornMay 24, 1932
DiedMay 5, 2022(89)
BornMay 24, 1932
DiedMay 5, 2022(89)
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Known for

Granada Reports (1980)
Granada Reports
5.8
TV Series
  • Self - Chief Constable, Greater Manchester
Everyman (1977)
Everyman
6.8
TV Series
  • Self
Secret Society (1987)
Secret Society
7.8
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Chief Constable, Greater Manchester & ACPO Chief
The Controversialists (1980)
The Controversialists
TV Series
  • Self(as Sir James Anderton)

Credits

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  • Secret Society (1987)
    Secret Society
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Self - Chief Constable, Greater Manchester & ACPO Chief
    • 1987
  • Granada Reports (1980)
    Granada Reports
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Self - Chief Constable, Greater Manchester
    • 1987
  • Everyman (1977)
    Everyman
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1986
  • Open to Question (1984)
    Open to Question
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1985
  • Question Time (1979)
    Question Time
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1979–1984
  • The Controversialists (1980)
    The Controversialists
    TV Series
    • Self (as Sir James Anderton)
    • 1980

Archive Footage

  • Jaromil Jireš in The Rock 'n' Roll Years (1985)
    The Rock 'n' Roll Years
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Chief Constable Gt. Manchester (archive footage)
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Sir James Anderton
  • Born
    • May 24, 1932
    • Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 5, 2022
    • UK
  • Spouse
    • Joan Baron? - present (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Chief constable of Greater Manchester.
  • Nickname
    • God's Cop

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