John Phillips
Acting Born Jul 20, 1914 Died May 11, 1995 Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK 79 credits
Biography
John Phillips works in acting. Born July 20, 1914 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. Died May 11, 1995. Archytele tracks 79 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Richard Vernon
3 shared titles
Dani Moreno
3 shared titles
Joseph Fürst
2 shared titles
Martita Hunt
2 shared titles
Laurence Naismith
2 shared titles
Richard Hurndall
2 shared titles
George Sewell
2 shared titles
John Savident
2 shared titles
Polina Avdeenko
2 shared titles
Yuliya Rudina
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
The Old Men at the ZooAscendancy
The Executioner
Quadrophenia
Hazell
Jesus of Nazareth1990Three Dangerous LadiesEscape from Stalag Luft 112B
Ripping Yarns
Days of HopeMrs. Amworth
The PallisersFather BrownFall of EaglesMission: Monte Carlo
Man of Straw
The Persuaders!The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesThe Onedin LineThe Onedin Line
Play for TodayManhuntCrime of PassionCrime of PassionThe Hallelujah Handshake
The Main ChanceW. Somerset MaughamChrist Recrucified
The CaesarsMrs. Lawrence Will Look After It
The Mummy's Shroud
Mystery and ImaginationOut of Town TheatreThe Devil's Eggshell
BBC Play of the MonthThirty-Minute TheatreLegend of DeathJoey BoyStrife
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayTheatre 625
The Mouse on the MoonWe Joined the Navy
Z-CarsA Prize of Arms
The AvengersThe Roman Spring of Mrs. StoneRomanoff and JulietA Call on Kuprin: Part 2Offbeat
Sunday-Night PlaySunday-Night PlayDanger ManVillage of the DamnedMan in the Moon
One Step BeyondBleak House
DunkirkThe Government InspectorI Accuse!
Theatre NightFortune Is a WomanThe Shiralee
The Count of Monte Cristo
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenDial Red O
Angels One Five
Hallmark Hall of FameSky High
Full Filmography
79 titles- Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) as King Dafydd
- The Old Men at the Zoo (1983) as Dr. Charles Langley-Beard
- Ascendancy (1983) as Wintour
- The Executioner (1980) as Examining Judge
- Quadrophenia (1979) as Magistrate
- Hazell (1978) as DS Bull
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Naso
- 1990 (1977)
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) as Francis Urcombe
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B (1977) as Colonel Harcourt Badger Owen
- Ripping Yarns (1976)
- Days of Hope (1975) as Josiah Wedgwood
- Mrs. Amworth (1975) as Francis Urcombe
- The Pallisers (1974) as Sir Gregory Grogram
- Father Brown (1974) as Brander Merton
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Grand Duke Nicholas
- Mission: Monte Carlo (1974) as Koestler (archive footage)
- Man of Straw (1972) as Dr. Heuteufel
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Lanning Koestler
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Professor Dyne
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Mr. Frazer
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Jack - Frazer Senior
- Play for Today (1970) as Examining Judge
- Manhunt (1970) as Klintzch
- Crime of Passion (1970)
- Crime of Passion (1970) as Maitre Lacan
- The Hallelujah Handshake (1970) as Rev. Howard Whithead
- The Main Chance (1969) as Arnold Bingley
- W. Somerset Maugham (1969) as Commandant
- Christ Recrucified (1969) as Pope Grigoris
- The Caesars (1968) as Piso
- Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It (1968) as Councillor Percival
- The Mummy's Shroud (1967) as Stanley Preston
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Colonel Gaillarde
- Out of Town Theatre (1966) as Sir Howard Price
- The Devil's Eggshell (1966) as Major General Atkins
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Major General Atkins
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Mr. Tredgold
- Legend of Death (1965) as Edward Gargan
- Joey Boy (1965) as Insp. Morgan
- Strife (1965) as John Anthony
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Councillor Percival
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Cardinal Runan
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Forbes-Wainwright
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Sir Gilbert Hardacre
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Alfred Truelove
- Becket (1964) as Bishop of Winchester
- Smuggler's Bay (1964) as Elzevir Block
- Rupert of Hentzau (1964) as Colonel Zapt
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as Bracewell - U.S. Delegate
- We Joined the Navy (1963) as Rear Admiral
- Z-Cars (1962) as Det. Chief Superintendent Robins
- A Prize of Arms (1962) as Col. Fowler
- The Avengers (1961) as Nesbitt
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) as Tom Stone
- Romanoff and Juliet (1961) as Hooper Moulsworth
- A Call on Kuprin: Part 2 (1961) as Trifonov
- Offbeat (1961) as Chief Superintendent Gault
- A Call on Kuprin: Part 1 (1961) as Trifonov
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Trifonov
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Prince Galitzin
- Danger Man (1960) as Coyannis
- Village of the Damned (1960) as General Leighton
- Man in the Moon (1960) as Professor Stephens
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Frank
- Bleak House (1959) as Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Dunkirk (1958) as Boat Owner Spokesman (uncredited)
- The Government Inspector (1958) as The Mayor
- I Accuse! (1958) as Prosecutor at Esterhazy Trial
- Theatre Night (1957) as Hooper Moulsworth
- Fortune Is a Woman (1957) as Willis Croft
- The Shiralee (1957) as Doctor
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Magistrate
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Mr. Parry
- Dial Red O (1955) as Deputy Morgan
- Angels One Five (1952) as Engineer Officer
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Von Brondorff
- Sky High (1951) as Lt. Col. Turbojet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Phillips best known for?
John Phillips is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Quadrophenia (1979), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Father of Four and the Wolf Cubs (1958), One Magic Christmas (1985).
When and where was John Phillips born?
John Phillips was born on July 20, 1914 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. They passed away on May 11, 1995.
How many credits does John Phillips have?
John Phillips has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1991.
John Phillips by the numbers
79credits
32films
47TV series
1951–1991active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Von Brondorff — aged about 36
- The Main Chance (1969) as Arnold Bingley — aged about 54
- The Caesars (1968) as Piso — aged about 53
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Naso — aged about 62
- The Avengers (1961) as Nesbitt — aged about 46
- Ripping Yarns (1976) — aged about 61
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