John Nettles
Biography
John Nettles is a male actor born on October 11, 1943, in St. Austell, Cornwall, England. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over thirty years, with early appearances in the UK comedy series "The Liver Birds" in 1969. He gained international recognition for his role as a Jersey detective in the series "Bergerac", which was a huge hit in Britain and was exported to several countries. Nettles has appeared in numerous other projects, with a total of 47 known credits. He is also known by the names Джон Неттлз and جان نتلس.
Career overview
John Nettles is a British actor known for his work in television and film. He began his career in the UK comedy series "The Liver Birds" in 1969. This early role led to his starring position in the popular series "Bergerac", which premiered in 1981 and gained a significant following in the UK and internationally. The show was exported to several countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, further increasing his visibility and fan base.
As a result of his success in "Bergerac", Nettles achieved a level of fame and fortune, with thousands of female admirers. Despite the show being discontinued in the early 1990s, it still maintains a considerable fan base. Nettles' career spans over thirty years, with a total of 47 known credits.
Throughout his acting career, Nettles has established himself as a household name in the UK and internationally. His early start in "The Liver Birds" and subsequent success in "Bergerac" have contributed to his enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem (2022) as Self
- The Great Wall: The Making of China (2021) as Narrator (voice)
- My Unique B&B (2021) as Self - Narrator
- Devon and Cornwall (2019) as Self - Narrator
- Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special (2019) as Self
- Walks with My Dog (2017) as Self
- Never Land (2017) as Fisherman John
- Shakespeare: The Legacy (2016) as Self
- Poldark (2015) as Ray Penvenen
- Toast of London (2013) as John Nettles
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as John Nettles
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Discovering Hamlet (2011) as Self
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- John Nettles Applauds (2008) as Self
- Sindy The Fairy Princess (2006) as Ulebus the Wand / Shay the Unicorn / The King / The Vicar (voice)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002) as Dr. James Mortimer
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as DCI Tom Barnaby
- Airport (1996) as Narrator
- All Men Are Mortal (1995) as Sanier
- Romeo and Juliet (1994) as Capulet
- The Detectives (1993) as Jim Bergerac
- Heartbeat (1992) as Giles Sutton
- Tonight at 8.30 (1991) as Peter Gilpin
- Under the Sun (1989) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Boon (1986) as Joe Green
- Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains (1985) as Narrator
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as Peter de Leon
- Natural World (1983) as Self
- The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as Raoul Letardau
- Bergerac (1981) as DS Jim Bergerac
- Findings on a Late Afternoon (1981) as Gerald
- The Merchant of Venice (1980) as Bassanio
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as Det. Sgt. Roy Lewis
- The Professionals (1977) as CI5 agent shot on stairs in library (uncredited)
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Theo Redman
- Holding On (1977) as Herbert Goodings
- Dickens of London (1976) as Macrone
- Arnhem: The Story of an Escape (1976) as Theo Redman
- Playhouse (1974) as Gerald
- Up The Workers (1973) as Mechanic
- The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972) as Edwin Palgrave
- A Family at War (1970) as Ian Mackenzie
- The Red, White, and Black (1970) as 10th Cavalry Trooper
- One More Time (1970) as Dixon
- The Liver Birds (1969) as Paul
- The Expert (1968) as John Franklin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Nettles best known for?
John Nettles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Poldark (2015), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Skavlan (2009), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was John Nettles born?
John Nettles was born on October 11, 1943 in St. Austell, Cornwall, England.
How many credits does John Nettles have?
John Nettles has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2022.
What is John Nettles's background in cinema and television?
John Nettles is a male actor born on October 11, 1943, in St. Austell, Cornwall, England. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over thirty years, with early appearances in the UK comedy series "The Liver Birds" in 1969. He gained international recognition for his role as a Jersey detective in the series...