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John Gayford

Known For
Acting
Born
February 20, 1933 in Hertfordshire, England, UK
Died
July 9, 2021
Active Years
1957–2014 (58 Years)
Total Credits
10 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 20, 1933 Died Jul 9, 2021 Hertfordshire, England, UK 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1957–2014
58 Years Career Span
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Name: John Gayford.
Profession: British actor and dubbing director.
Birth Date: February 20, 1933.
Birth Place: Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Death Date: July 9, 2021 (age 88).
Background: Born into an army family, brought up in India.
Education: Studied Art at Oxford; attended Webber-Douglas School of Drama in London.
Military Service: Served as an officer in the R.A.F.
Career Highlights: Early career in British theatre and television; appearances in international films; extensive work directing and adapting English-language dubbing for Italian and European cinema; spent over 40 years working in the English dubbing industry in Rome.
Acting Credit mentioned: The Saint.

John Gayford was a British actor and dubbing director born on February 20, 1933, in Hertfordshire, England. Raised in an army family in India, he later completed his education in England, where he studied Art at Oxford. After serving as an officer in the R.A.F., he attended the Webber-Douglas School of Drama in London. His career included work in British theatre and television, as well as appearances in international films. Gayford is noted for his extensive work in the English dubbing industry in Rome, where he spent over 40 years directing and adapting English-language dubbing for Italian and European cinema. He died on July 9, 2021, at the age of 88.
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Career

Career overview

John Gayford was a British actor and dubbing director born on February 20, 1933, in Hertfordshire, England. Raised in an army family, he spent his early years in India before returning to England to complete his education. He studied art at Oxford and served as an officer in the Royal Air Force. His formal training in the performing arts took place at the Webber-Douglas School of Drama in London. Gayford began his professional career in the theatre, eventually moving into television and international film work. His acting credits include an appearance in the television series The Saint.

Beyond his work as an actor, Gayford established a significant career in the dubbing industry. He spent over four decades working in Rome, where he became known for his extensive contributions as a director and writer, adapting English-language dubbing for Italian and European cinema. Throughout his professional life, he maintained a reputation for his work in both British theatre and television, as well as his technical expertise in dubbing. John Gayford died on July 9, 2021, at the age of 88. His career spanned various facets of the entertainment industry, bridging the gap between traditional performance and the specialized field of international film adaptation.

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Career timeline

Santini's Network
The Mummy Theme Park
Appointment in Trieste
2020 Texas Gladiators · ADR & Dubbing
Ator, the Fighting Eagle · ADR Supervisor
What Have You Done to Solange?
May Morning
Once Upon a Tractor
The Saint
Kill Her Gently

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • Santini's Network (2014) as Edward Dent
  • The Mummy Theme Park (2000) as Richard
  • Appointment in Trieste (1989) as Colonnello Stroud
  • 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983) ADR & Dubbing
  • Ator, the Fighting Eagle (1982) ADR Supervisor
  • What Have You Done to Solange? (1972) as Joseph Kane (uncredited)
  • May Morning (1970)
  • Once Upon a Tractor (1965)
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  • The Saint (1962) as Barman
  • Kill Her Gently (1957) as Truck Driver

Frequently Asked Questions

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

John Gayford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ator, the Fighting Eagle (1982), What Have You Done to Solange? (1972), The Saint (1962).

When and where was John Gayford born?

John Gayford was born on February 20, 1933 in Hertfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on July 9, 2021.

How many credits does John Gayford have?

John Gayford has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2014.

What is John Gayford's background in cinema and television?

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10credits
8films
2TV series
1957–2014active years

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