John Boswall
Biography
John Boswall works in acting. Born May 2, 1920 in Oxfordshire, England, UK. Died June 6, 2011. Archytele tracks 42 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Morris: A Life with Bells On (2009) as Mr. Staveley
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) as Wyvern
- The Ten Commandments (2006) as Egyptian Priest
- Ladies in Lavender (2004) as Very Old Man 2
- The Statement (2003) as Father Léo
- Rose and Maloney (2002) as Arthur Towns
- Ca$hino (2001) as Johnny Niagra
- The Secret World of Michael Fry (2000) as Caldercott
- Hotel Splendide (2000) as Bellboy
- The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) as Old Priest
- Stiff Upper Lips (1998) as Don 2
- The Wind in the Willows (1996) as The Elderly Gentleman
- Poldark (1996) as Cary Warleggan
- Giving Tongue (1996) as Lord Belvoir
- Virtual Murder (1992) as Professor Humber
- Anglo Saxon Attitudes (1992) as Sir Edgar Iffley
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Judge
- Selling Hitler (1991) as August Priesack
- 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) as Barrow
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Dr Belvedere
- Sitting Targets (1989) as Caretaker
- Wish Me Luck (1988) as Leon Jouvet
- Christabel (1988) as Alois
- Casanova (1987)
- A Hazard of Hearts (1987) as Meadows
- The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987) as Dr. Reifmann
- Lovejoy (1986) as Peter Horsham
- EastEnders (1985) as Harry Osborne
- EastEnders (1985) as Harry
- EastEnders (1985) as Harry Osbourne
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) as Goldstein
- Mitch (1984) as Eric James
- Sakharov (1984)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982) as Sir Charles Baskerville
- Sapphire & Steel (1979) as Old Man
- Wednesday's Child (1979) as Dr. Jennings
- The Life Story of Baal (1978) as Woodcutter
- Second Verdict (1976) as Dr Thomas Langton
- Brensham People (1976) as Mr. Rendcombe
- Thriller (1973) as Old Man
- Wessex Tales (1973) as The Tutor
- Lady Killer (1973) as Old Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Boswall best known for?
John Boswall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Shadows (1975), The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Great Escape (2019).
When and where was John Boswall born?
John Boswall was born on May 2, 1920 in Oxfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on June 6, 2011.
How many credits does John Boswall have?
John Boswall has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2009.
What is John Boswall's background in cinema and television?
John Boswall (2 May 1920 – 6 June 2011) was a British actor known for playing Emmanuel Goldstein in 1984 and Wyvern in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Boswall was born John Stuart on 2 May 1920 in Oxfordshire, England. Prior to his career as an actor, he attended the University of Oxford and served in Burm...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Dr Belvedere — aged about 69
- A Hazard of Hearts (1987) as Meadows — aged about 67
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) as Wyvern — aged about 86
- Lovejoy (1986) as Peter Horsham — aged about 66
- Sapphire & Steel (1979) as Old Man — aged about 59
- Virtual Murder (1992) as Professor Humber — aged about 72
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