John Wentworth
Biography
John Wentworth works in acting. Born June 7, 1908 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. Died June 28, 1989. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Amy (1984) as Lord Wakefield
- Number 10 (1983) as Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
- A Married Man (1983) as Sir Christopher Gerrard
- Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976) as Chaplain
- The Edwardians (1972) as Prime Minister
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Thaxted
- The Search for the Nile (1971) as Doctor
- Bel Ami (1971) as Comte de Vaudrec
- Bel Ami (1971) as Comte de Vaudrec
- The Shattered Eye (1971) as Barton
- The Main Chance (1969) as Henry Castleton
- The Oblong Box (1969) as Parson
- The Last Shot You Hear (1969) as Chambers
- The Prisoner (1967) as Sir Charles Portland
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as Mr Musgrove
- The Eye (1966) as Stevens
- Ransom for a Pretty Girl (1966) as Jacques
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Maj. Callendar
- A Passage to India (1965) as Major Callendar
- Story Parade (1964) as Dr. Fastolfe
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1964) as Abbé Faria
- The Caves of Steel (1964) as Dr. Fastolfe
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Sir Humphrey
- Love Story (1963) as Harry
- The Saint (1962) as Prof. Hamish Grant
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Registrar
- The Odd Man (1960) as Preece Sr.
- Theatre Night (1957) as John Lawless
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Wentworth best known for?
John Wentworth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Married Man (1983), The Edwardians (1972), The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971), The Search for the Nile (1971).
When and where was John Wentworth born?
John Wentworth was born on June 7, 1908 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. They passed away on June 28, 1989.
How many credits does John Wentworth have?
John Wentworth has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 1984.
What is John Wentworth's background in cinema and television?
John Wentworth (1908–1989) was a British television actor. He starred in the ITV television series The Main Chance in which he played the role of Henry Castleton a traditionalist Leeds-based lawyer.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Henry Castleton — aged about 61
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Sir Humphrey — aged about 55
- The Prisoner (1967) as Sir Charles Portland — aged about 59
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Thaxted — aged about 63
- The Saint (1962) as Prof. Hamish Grant — aged about 54
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Registrar — aged about 54
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