John Arnatt
Acting Born May 9, 1917 Died Dec 21, 1999 Petrograd, Russian Empire [now St. Petersburg, Russia] 68 credits
Biography
John Arnatt works in acting. Born May 9, 1917 in Petrograd, Russian Empire [now St. Petersburg, Russia]. Died December 21, 1999. Archytele tracks 68 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Alexander Gauge
3 shared titles
Gerald Sim
3 shared titles
John Longden
2 shared titles
Ronald Hines
2 shared titles
Leslie Phillips
2 shared titles
Glynn Edwards
2 shared titles
Hamilton Dyce
2 shared titles
James Robertson Justice
2 shared titles
Richard Greene
1 shared title
Archie Duncan
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Ties That Bind Us
Birds of Prey
Dangerfield
If You See God, Tell HimPolice 5: The Master
Keeping Up AppearancesHouse of Cards
Lovejoy
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Tripper's Day
The Kenny Everett Television ShowThe Kenny Everett Television Show
ThundercloudTurning Year TalesLicensed to Love and Kill
Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time
The Professionals
Sign It Death
ThrillerPaganini Strikes Again
Crown CourtCrucible of Terror
The Main ChanceStrange Report
CallanOur Mother's HouseA Challenge for Robin Hood
Licensed to KillHysteria
Clash by Night
Doctor WhoThe Human JungleDr. CrippenShadow of FearThe Set Up
The SaintSteptoe and SonNight ConspiratorsOnly Two Can PlayOut of the Fog
Sir Francis DrakeSir Francis DrakeWhistle Down the WindNo Love for JohnnieThe Third Alibi
The Bulldog Breed
The Third Man
The Diary of Samuel PepysThe Diary of Samuel Pepys
Emergency: Ward 10The Passionate StrangerThe End Begins
Colonel March of Scotland YardArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreTearaway
The Adventures of Robin HoodThe Adventures of Robin HoodThe Adventures of Robin Hood
Forbidden Cargo
House of Blackmail
Full Filmography
68 titles- The Ties That Bind Us (2008) as Borusa (archive footage)
- Birds of Prey (1998) as Gentleman
- Dangerfield (1995)
- If You See God, Tell Him (1993) as National Telephone Grandad
- Police 5: The Master (1993) as Borusa (archive footage)
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as Sir Edward
- House of Cards (1990) as Sir Jasper Grainger
- Lovejoy (1986) as Stanley Barton
- Miss Marple: The Moving Finger (1985) as Rev. Guy Calthrop
- Tripper's Day (1984) as Customer
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
- Thundercloud (1979) as Vicar
- Turning Year Tales (1979) as Cyril Muncaster
- Licensed to Love and Kill (1979) as Merlin
- Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time (1978) as Chancellor Borusa
- The Professionals (1977) as Humber
- Sign It Death (1974) as Mr. Robinson
- Thriller (1973) as Mr. Robinson
- Paganini Strikes Again (1973) as Insp. Mainwaring
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crucible of Terror (1972) as Bill
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sidney Bulmer
- Strange Report (1969) as Inspector Hughes
- Callan (1967)
- Our Mother's House (1967) as Man Client
- A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) as Sheriff of Nottingham
- Licensed to Kill (1965) as Rockwell
- Hysteria (1965) as Mr. James
- Clash by Night (1964)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Borusa
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Recorder
- Dr. Crippen (1963) as Chief Inspector Dew
- Shadow of Fear (1963) as Sharp
- The Set Up (1963) as Susp. Ross
- The Saint (1962) as Major Fanshire
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Copeland
- Night Conspirators (1962) as General Von Schiltz
- Only Two Can Play (1962) as Bill
- Out of the Fog (1962) as Supt. Chadwick
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Spanish Ambassador
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Duke of Cordova
- Whistle Down the Wind (1961) as Supt. Teesdale
- No Love for Johnnie (1961) as Gregson, BBC Reporter (uncredited)
- The Third Alibi (1961) as Supt. Ross
- The Impersonator (1961) as Det. Supt. Fletcher
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Briggs (uncredited)
- The Third Man (1959) as Count Hagar
- The Diary of Samuel Pepys (1958) as General George Monk
- The Diary of Samuel Pepys (1958) as Duke of Albemarle (General George Monk)
- Emergency: Ward 10 (1957)
- The Passionate Stranger (1957) as Maurice Lamport / Martin
- The End Begins (1957) as Hugh Pakenham
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Wesley
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dr. Lederer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as General von Schiltz
- Tearaway (1956) as Chief Inspector Ball
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Deputy Sheriff of Nottingham
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Ralph of Plumtree
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Deputy Sheriff
- Forbidden Cargo (1954) as Customs Officer (uncredited)
- House of Blackmail (1953) as Pete Carter
- Circumstantial Evidence (1952) as Steve Harrison
- Pool of London (1951) as Squad Car Officer (uncredited)
- Cry, the Beloved Country (1951) as Prison Warden (uncredited)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Ninian Edwards
- Dick Barton at Bay (1950) as Jackson
- Meet Simon Cherry (1949) as Tommy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Arnatt best known for?
John Arnatt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Keeping Up Appearances (1990), House of Cards (1990), Lovejoy (1986), Miss Marple: The Moving Finger (1985).
When and where was John Arnatt born?
John Arnatt was born on May 9, 1917 in Petrograd, Russian Empire [now St. Petersburg, Russia]. They passed away on December 21, 1999.
How many credits does John Arnatt have?
John Arnatt has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2008.
What is John Arnatt's background in cinema and television?
John Edwin Arnatt (9 May 1917 – 21 December 1999) was a British actor.
John Arnatt by the numbers
68credits
34films
34TV series
1949–2008active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sidney Bulmer — aged about 52
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Recorder — aged about 46
- House of Cards (1990) as Sir Jasper Grainger — aged about 73
- Doctor Who (1963) as Borusa — aged about 46
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Copeland — aged about 45
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as Sir Edward — aged about 73
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