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John Burgess

Known For
Acting
Born
February 2, 1933 in London, England, UK
Died
November 10, 2010
Active Years
1972–2006 (35 Years)
Total Credits
21 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 2, 1933 Died Nov 10, 2010 London, England, UK 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1972–2006
35 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Burgess was an English actor born on February 2, 1933, in London, England, United Kingdom. He was known for his work in film and television, with notable acting credits including Flash Gordon in 1980, Together in 1980, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in 1990. Throughout his life, he was married four times, with his spouses being Dorothy Macaulay, Vivienne Martin, Sylvia Findlay, and Lana Cyzer. His career encompassed a total of twenty known credits on the Movie Database. Sources differ slightly on the exact date of his death in November 2010, with records indicating either November 10 or November 15, 2010, at the age of 77 in the United Kingdom.

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: John Burgess, Male, Birthday: February 2, 1933, Death: November 10, 2010 (77 years old), Place of Birth: London, England, UK. Known credits: 20.
Source [2]: Born February 2, 1933, in London, England, UK. Actor. Known for Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), Flash Gordon (1980), Together (1980). Married to Dorothy Macaulay, Vivienne Martin, Sylvia Findlay, and Lana Cyzer. Died November 15, 2010, in the UK.
Source [3]: English actor. Known for Flash Gordon (1980), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), Together (1980). Married to Dorothy Macaulay, Vivienne Martin, Sylvia Findlay, and Lana Cyzer. Death date: Nov 10, 2010.
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Name: John Burgess.
Profession: English actor.
Birth: February 2, 1933, in London, England, UK.
Death: November 10, 2010 (Source 1/3) or November 15, 2010 (Source 2). Note: As an archivist, I should be careful with conflicting dates. I will use the date provided in the synopsis or note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, I pick the most prominent or stick to the text. The prompt says "Write a career overview".
Known works: Flash Gordon (1980), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), Together (1980).
Total credits: 20.
Spouses: Dorothy Macaulay, Vivienne Martin, Sylvia Findlay, Lana Cyzer.
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John Burgess was an English actor born on February 2, 1933, in London, England, UK. Throughout his career, he was credited with 20 roles. Burgess passed away in November 2010 at the age of 77.
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His acting work is notably recognized for his appearances in the 1980 film Flash Gordon and the 1980 production Together. He is also known for his work in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, released in 1990.
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Regarding his personal life, Burgess was married to Dorothy Macaulay, Vivienne Martin, Sylvia Findlay, and Lana Cyzer.
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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The 10th Man
Catherine the Great
The Great Indoors
Midsomer Murders
The Jazz Detective
The House of Eliott
Othello
Agatha Christie's PoirotCampion
Christabel
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesUp Line
LovejoyLovejoy
Love's Labour's Lost
The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Wheel of Fortune
TogetherThe Dybbuk
Van der Valk

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • The 10th Man (2006) as Mr. Shields
  • Catherine the Great (2005) as Narrator (Voice)
  • The Great Indoors (2000) as The Vicar
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Douglas
  • The Jazz Detective (1992) as Dr Hunter
  • The House of Eliott (1991) as Benjamin Kendrick
  • Othello (1990) as Duke of Venice / Lodovico
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mr Harrison
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  • Campion (1989) as Dr. Fettes
  • Christabel (1988) as Neisse
  • The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Dr. Len Crocker
  • Up Line (1987) as Sydney Bankhead
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Popoy
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Popov
  • Love's Labour's Lost (1985) as Sir Nathaniel
  • The Tragedy of Coriolanus (1984) as Sicinius
  • Wheel of Fortune (1981) as Self
  • Together (1980) as Duggie Webber
  • The Dybbuk (1980) as Michael
  • Van der Valk (1972) as Roemers
  • Burgo's Catch Phrase as Host

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Burgess best known for?

John Burgess is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Länderspiegel (2017), The Evil Dead (1981), The House of Eliott (1991), The Fog (1980).

When and where was John Burgess born?

John Burgess was born on February 2, 1933 in London, England, UK. They passed away on November 10, 2010.

How many credits does John Burgess have?

John Burgess has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2006.

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John Burgess was an English actor born on February 2, 1933, in London, England, United Kingdom. He was known for his work in film and television, with notable acting credits including Flash Gordon in 1980, Together in 1980, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in 1990. Throughout his life, he was married four time...

John Burgess by the numbers

21credits
9films
12TV series
1972–2006active years

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