Jonathan Adams
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1931 in Northampton, England, UK
- Died
- June 13, 2005
- Active Years
- 1955–1995 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 64 credits in database
Biography
Jonathan Adams was an English actor born in Northampton, England, on February 14, 1931, and he died on June 13, 2005, at the age of 74. Throughout his career, Adams appeared in a wide variety of British cinema and television, accumulating 63 known acting credits. He was primarily known as a stage actor and is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Scott, also described as the rival scientist Dr. Everett Scott, in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Additionally, in 1973 he originated the role of the narrator and criminologist in the original London play, a role he later recreated in the 1990 London West End revival of the show.
Career overview
Jonathan Adams was an English actor born in Northampton, England, on February 14, 1931, and he passed away on June 13, 2005. During his career, he accumulated sixty-three known acting credits, appearing in a vast variety of British cinema and television.
He was primarily known as a stage actor and is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Scott, described as a rival scientist, in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. His involvement with the property began on stage in 1973, when he originated the role of the narrator and criminologist in the original London play. Years later, in 1990, he recreated this narrator and criminologist role in the London West End revival of the show.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Karol Somper
- The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995) as Self
- Never Rest: A Drama About Farm Safety for Children (1993) as Joshua Walker
- Maigret (1992) as Dr. Bouchardon
- The Count of Solar (1992) as Physician
- The Piglet Files (1990) as KGB Secretary
- Two Evil Eyes (1990)
- The Bride in Black (1990) as Lee
- Shoot the Revolution (1990) as Man at TV Station
- A Tale of Two Cities (1989) as C. J. Stryver
- Forever Green (1989) as John Hasty
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) as Samways
- A Beginners Guide to Freud (1989) as Meynet
- Star Cops (1987) as Alexander Krivenko
- The Trial of Klaus Barbie (1987) as Lawyer
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986) as Professor Marriott
- First Among Equals (1986) as Kenneth Hollander
- The Day After the Fair (1986) as Parnell
- Howards' Way (1985) as Coastguard
- Revolution (1985) as Chaplain
- Exploits at West Poley (1985) as Miller Griffin
- After You, Hugo (1985) as Mr McGregor
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Jonas Oldacre
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Jonas Oldacre
- Mitch (1984) as Peter Allison
- The Invisible Man (1984) as Teddy Henfrey
- Squaring the Circle (1984) as Gwiazda
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as British Ambassador
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) as Quiverful
- Bergerac (1981) as Dr. LeJeune
- Bergerac (1981) as Dr. Lejeune
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Inspector Hogg (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Strike: The Birth of Solidarity (1981) as Andrzej Gwiazda
- Antony & Cleopatra (1981) as Ventidius
- The Mill on the Floss (1978) as Luke Moggs
- Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) as Rent Collector
- Richard II (1978) as Gardener
- Danton's Death (1978) as Collot d'Herbois
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Adam
- 1990 (1977)
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Inspector Hogg
- Here I Stand... (1977) as John Clitherow
- The Winslow Boy (1977)
- It Could Happen to You (1976) as Henry VIII
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) as Dr. Everett V. Scott
- Eskimo Nell (1975) as Lord Coltwind
- Three for All (1975) as Dr Sparks
- Hunters Walk (1973)
- An American Family (1973) Music Supervisor
- The Donati Conspiracy (1973) as Detective Sergeant Cole
- Crown Court (1972) as Det. Inspector Robert CID
- Villains (1972) as DS Rice
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as DS Keynes
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Sgt. Finch
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Pewter Potts
- Rogues' Gallery (1968) as Pewter Potts
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Jacobs
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Desmond Curry
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Jean-Marie Collot d'Herbois
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Supt. Cannon
- The End of Arthur's Marriage (1965) as First Policeman
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Coronation Street (1960) as Peter Bromley
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Special Branch Officer
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What movies or TV shows is Jonathan Adams best known for?
Jonathan Adams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kavanagh Q.C. (1995), Maigret (1992), The Piglet Files (1990), Two Evil Eyes (1990).
When and where was Jonathan Adams born?
Jonathan Adams was born on February 14, 1931 in Northampton, England, UK. They passed away on June 13, 2005.
How many credits does Jonathan Adams have?
Jonathan Adams has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1995.
What is Jonathan Adams's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Adams was an English actor born in Northampton, England, on February 14, 1931, and he died on June 13, 2005, at the age of 74. Throughout his career, Adams appeared in a wide variety of British cinema and television, accumulating 63 known acting credits. He was primarily known as a stage actor and is perhaps b...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986) as Professor Marriott — aged about 55
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Jonas Oldacre — aged about 53
- The Piglet Files (1990) as KGB Secretary — aged about 59
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Adam — aged about 46
- Maigret (1992) as Dr. Bouchardon — aged about 61
- Villains (1972) as DS Rice — aged about 41
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