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John Young

Acting Born Jun 16, 1916 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1984
35 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Young works in acting. Born June 16, 1916 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Life of Brian

as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Film

Orpheus

as Dr. Alan Benson
Film

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

as Dead Body / Historian Frank
Film

Fight Club

as Scotsman
Film

The Wicker Man

as Fishmonger
Film

Chariots of Fire

as Rev. J.D. Liddell
Film

Time Bandits

as Reginald

Marvel's Avengers

as Guard

Frequent co-stars

Graham Chapman 2 shared titles
John Cleese 2 shared titles
Eric Idle 2 shared titles
Terry Gilliam 2 shared titles
Terry Jones 2 shared titles
Michael Palin 2 shared titles
Carol Cleveland 2 shared titles
Neil Innes 2 shared titles
Connie Booth 1 shared title
Bee Duffell 1 shared title

Career timeline

Every Picture Tells a Story
Chariots of FireTime BanditsThe Walls of Jericho
Black Angel
Life of BrianBlack Jack
My Way Home
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Churchill's PeopleThe Bevellers
The Wicker Man
The View from Daniel PikeThe Massacre of GlencoeSettled Out of Court
Doomwatch
Ring of Bright Water
The Revenue MenQueen of Scots
Till Death Us Do Part
A Christmas Carol

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Life of Brian (1979) as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
  • Churchill's People (1974) as Monk
  • Doomwatch (1970) as Dr. Alan Benson
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) as Dead Body / Historian Frank
  • Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Scotsman
  • The Wicker Man (1973) as Fishmonger
  • Chariots of Fire (1981) as Rev. J.D. Liddell
  • Time Bandits (1981) as Reginald
  • The Revenue Men (1967) as Grierson
  • The View from Daniel Pike (1971) as Barman
  • The Walls of Jericho (1981) as Landlord
  • Ring of Bright Water (1969) as Guard
  • Black Jack (1979) as Dr Hunter
  • Black Angel (1980) as Old Man
  • My Way Home (1978) as Shop assistant
  • The Massacre of Glencoe (1971) as Colonel Hill
  • A Christmas Carol (1950) as Peter Cratchit
  • Queen of Scots (1967)
  • Every Picture Tells a Story (1984) as Artist
  • The Bevellers (1974) as Leslie Skinner
  • Settled Out of Court (1971)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Young best known for?

John Young is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Life of Brian (1979), Orpheus (1950), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Fight Club (1999).

When and where was John Young born?

John Young was born on June 16, 1916 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

How many credits does John Young have?

John Young has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1984.

What is John Young's background in cinema and television?

John Young (June 16, 1916 – October 30, 1996) was a Scottish actor.