John Bindon
Biography
John Bindon was a British actor. Born on October 4, 1943, in London, England, he was the son of a London cab driver. Bindon gained his nickname 'Biffo' from his propensity for starting fights. He was spotted by Ken Loach in a London pub and got his acting break with the 1967 film Poor Cow. Bindon's acting credits include 22 known roles. He was also known as John Binden and Con. Bindon died on October 10, 1993, at the age of 50.
Career overview
John Bindon began his acting career with the 1967 film Poor Cow, after being spotted by Ken Loach in a London pub. This marked his entry into the film industry. Bindon's subsequent roles are not specified in the provided information.
Bindon was known for his acting work, with a total of 22 known credits. The exact nature of his performances and the types of roles he played are not detailed in the available sources.
Bindon's acting career spanned several years, with his last known credit preceding his death in 1993.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- Jake's End (1982) as Magger
- Quadrophenia (1979) as Harry
- Trial by Combat (1976) as 2nd Reagan Brother
- Barry Lyndon (1975) as Recruiting Soldier
- Playhouse (1974) as Magger
- Juggernaut (1974) as Driscoll
- 11 Harrowhouse (1974) as Second Guard
- Dead Cert (1974) as Walter
- No Sex Please - We're British (1973) as Pete Hunter
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Buster
- Her Majesty's Pleasure (1973) as Jumbo
- Six Days of Justice (1972) as Eddie Bray
- Get Carter (1971) as Sid Fletcher
- The Ten Commandments (1971) as Denis Garvey
- Man in the Wilderness (1971) as Coulter
- Play for Today (1970) as Jumbo
- Performance. (1970) as Moody
- Every Home Should Have One (1970) as Strongman at Party
- Department S (1969) as Greer
- Inspector Clouseau (1968) as Bull Parker
- Poor Cow (1967) as Tom
- Public Eye (1965) as Builder
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Bindon best known for?
John Bindon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Quadrophenia (1979), Barry Lyndon (1975), Playhouse (1974), Juggernaut (1974).
When and where was John Bindon born?
John Bindon was born on October 4, 1943 in London, England, UK. They passed away on October 10, 1993.
How many credits does John Bindon have?
John Bindon has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 1982.
What is John Bindon's background in cinema and television?
John Bindon was a British actor. Born on October 4, 1943, in London, England, he was the son of a London cab driver. Bindon gained his nickname 'Biffo' from his propensity for starting fights. He was spotted by Ken Loach in a London pub and got his acting break with the 1967 film Poor Cow. Bindon's acting credits inclu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Public Eye (1965) as Builder — aged about 21
- Barry Lyndon (1975) as Recruiting Soldier — aged about 31
- Quadrophenia (1979) as Harry — aged about 35
- Playhouse (1974) as Magger — aged about 30
- Get Carter (1971) as Sid Fletcher — aged about 27
- Performance. (1970) as Moody — aged about 26
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