John Turner
Biography
John Turner is a British television and film actor born in London, England, UK on July 7, 1932. Active in the entertainment industry with 41 known credits on The Movie Database, he is a male actor known for his work in television and film. His career includes a role in the ITV television series Jeeves and Wooster, based on the P. G. Wodehouse novels, where he played Roderick Spode across 6 episodes from 1991 to 1993. Earlier in his career, he also performed the role of Roderick Spode on stage at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in the musical Jeeves. His other stage performances include portraying Juan Perón in Evita at the Prince Edward Theatre, playing Molokov in Chess, and appearing as Charlemagne in the original West End cast of Pippin at His Majesty's Theatre. He made his television debut in 1957.
Career overview
John Turner is a British television and film actor born in London, England, on July 7, 1932. He has accumulated forty-one known acting credits throughout his career in the entertainment industry.
Among his recognisable television roles, Turner portrayed Roderick Spode across six episodes between 1991 and 1993 in the ITV television series Jeeves and Wooster, which was based on the novels by P. G. Wodehouse. Earlier in his career, he performed the same role of Roderick Spode at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in the musical Jeeves by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
His extensive stage work includes performances in several well-known musical theatre productions in London's West End. At the Prince Edward Theatre, Turner appeared in the role of Juan Perón in the musical Evita. He later returned to the West End to play Molokov in Tim Rice's Chess. Additionally, Turner portrayed Charlemagne as a member of the original West End cast of Pippin, which was staged at His Majesty's Theatre. He made his television debut in 1957.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Rasputin (1996) as Grand Duke Serge
- Bugs (1995)
- Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993) as Peter Dagenham
- Heartbeat (1992) as Hunter
- The Power of One (1992) as Afrikaner Minister
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Spode
- The Return of Sam McCloud (1989) as McFarland
- The Spirit of Man (1989) as Mondor
- Girls School Screamers (1986) as Bruce
- Number One (1985) as Car Repossessor
- The Bill (1984)
- Doubting Thomas (1983) as Pontius Pilate
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as Major Domo
- Lorna Doone (1976)
- Churchill's People (1974) as Sir Walter Raleigh
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Prince Mirsky
- Thriller (1973) as Bart
- A Place to Die (1973) as Bart
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Sam Abbott
- Justice (1971) as Greg Carson
- When The Bell Tolls (1970) as Tego
- The Main Chance (1969) as Acting Supt. Grover
- Codename: Portcullis (1969) as Roger Cooper
- Christ Recrucified (1969) as Panayotaros
- Captain Nemo and the Underwater City (1969) as Joab
- The Champions (1968) as Lt. Cmdr. Street
- Nana (1968) as Auguste Mignon
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Jimmy Fitch
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Dave
- The Black Torment (1964) as Sir Richard Fordyke
- The Sentimental Agent (1963) as Bill Randall
- The Ten Gladiators (1963)
- Sammy Going South (1963) as Heneker
- The Saint (1962) as Cord Thrandel
- Zero One (1962)
- Corrigan Blake (1962)
- Stork Talk (1962)
- Petticoat Pirates (1961) as Lt. Michael Pattinson
- International Detective (1959) as Tony Stanton
- Knight Errant Limited (1959) as Adam Knight
- The Giant Behemoth (1959) as John
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What movies or TV shows is John Turner best known for?
John Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bugs (1995), Heartbeat (1992), T.H.E. Cat (1966), Jeeves and Wooster (1990).
When and where was John Turner born?
John Turner was born on July 7, 1932 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does John Turner have?
John Turner has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1996.
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John Turner is a British television and film actor born in London, England, UK on July 7, 1932. Active in the entertainment industry with 41 known credits on The Movie Database, he is a male actor known for his work in television and film. His career includes a role in the ITV television series Jeeves and Wooster, base...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Acting Supt. Grover — aged about 36
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Spode — aged about 57
- Justice (1971) as Greg Carson — aged about 38
- The Saint (1962) as Cord Thrandel — aged about 29
- Heartbeat (1992) as Hunter — aged about 59
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Dave — aged about 31
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