John McEnery
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1943 in Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- April 12, 2019
- Active Years
- 1965–2008 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
John McEnery was a British actor and writer born on November 1, 1943, in Birmingham, England, UK. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. McEnery's stage work began at age 20 with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, and he later joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He appeared in notable films such as Nicholas and Alexandra and starred in The Boat on the Grass alongside Claude Jade and Jean-Pierre Cassel. McEnery also performed in a stage adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, where he played the role of Mercutio. He guest-starred in the TV show Sidetracked in 2008.
Career overview
John McEnery was a British actor who began his stage work at the age of 20, spending three seasons with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. He later joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966 and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. McEnery's early career involved working in various stage productions, including a stint with the Everyman Theatre and the British National Theatre Company.
McEnery transitioned to film and television, appearing in notable productions such as Gérard Brach's The Boat on the Grass and Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. His performance in the latter earned him a BAFTA nomination. He also appeared in the film Nicholas and Alexandra. McEnery's acting credits span multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Throughout his career, McEnery accumulated 66 known credits. He continued to work in the entertainment industry until his passing in 2019. His contributions to British theatre and film are notable, with appearances in productions such as The Boat on the Grass, Romeo and Juliet, and Nicholas and Alexandra.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Wallander (2008) as Lars Magnusson
- Elizabeth I (2005) as Jesuit Priest
- New Tricks (2004) as Tony (No Ticket) Hale
- Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) as Apothecary
- Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2003) as John of Gaunt
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Danny Server
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) as Sir William Wetherby
- Merlin (1998) as Lord Ardente
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) as Jack Durbeyfield
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) as Jack Durbeyfield
- Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe (1997) as The Governor of Harfleur / Archbishop of Canterbury / Pistol
- Silent Witness (1996)
- When Saturday Comes (1996) as Joe Muir
- Der Blinde (1996)
- Chiller (1995) as Mr Keegan
- Wycliffe (1994) as Ephraim Gardner
- Black Beauty (1994) as Mr. York
- Abraham (1994) as Königsberater
- Peak Practice (1993) as Ken Willett
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) as Uncle Ted
- Abraham (1993) as Königsberater
- Thacker (1992) as Reg Faulkner
- Dear Roy, Love Gillian (1992) as DCS Wilf Brooks
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Polydektes
- Prince of Shadows (1991) as Walter
- Hamlet (1990) as Osric
- The Krays (1990) as Eddie Pellam
- The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990) as Dr. Morell
- The Fool (1990) as Mr. Maclean
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Colonel Curtiss
- Precious Bane (1989) as Wizard Beguildy
- Codename: Kyril (1988) as Loshkevoi
- Little Dorrit (1987) as Captain Hopkins
- Screen Two (1985) as Algernon Swinburne
- A.D. (1985) as Caligula
- Gulag (1985) as Diczek
- Poppyland (1985) as Algernon Swinburne
- The Bill (1984)
- Pope John Paul II (1984) as Monsignor Kuczkowski
- Dramarama (1983) as Mr. Burke
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Reverend Francis Davey
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Reverend Francis Davey
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982)
- Measure for Measure (1979) as Lucio
- The Word (1978) as Florian Knight
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as Hamnet Sadler
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Hamnet Sadler
- The Duellists (1977) as Amiable Second
- Origins of the Mafia (1976) as Pietro
- Our Mutual Friend (1976) as John Harmon / 'John Rokesmith'
- Schizo (1976) as Stephens
- Galileo (1975) as Federzoni
- The Land That Time Forgot (1974) as Captain Von Schoenvorts
- Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (1974) as Wick Blagdon
- One Russian Summer (1973) as Vadim
- The Ragman's Daughter (1972) as Old Man on Wagon
- Great Performances (1971)
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Kerensky
- The Boat on the Grass (1971) as Olivier
- Bartleby (1970) as Bartleby
- The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970) as Philippe, l'auto-stoppeur
- Romeo and Juliet (1968) as Mercutio
- Sleep is Lovely (1968) as John
- Much Ado About Nothing (1967) as A Gentleman
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Golitsyn
- Othello (1965) as Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John McEnery best known for?
John McEnery is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wallander (2008), Traitor (2008), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003).
When and where was John McEnery born?
John McEnery was born on November 1, 1943 in Birmingham, England, UK. They passed away on April 12, 2019.
How many credits does John McEnery have?
John McEnery has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2008.
What is John McEnery's background in cinema and television?
John McEnery was a British actor and writer born on November 1, 1943, in Birmingham, England, UK. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. McEnery's stage work began at age 20 with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, and he later joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He appeared in notable films ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Hamnet Sadler — aged about 34
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Polydektes — aged about 47
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Colonel Curtiss — aged about 45
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) as Jack Durbeyfield — aged about 54
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982) — aged about 38
- Silent Witness (1996) — aged about 52
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