Noel Johnson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1916 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK
- Died
- October 1, 1999
- Active Years
- 1950–2023 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Noel Johnson was a male actor born on December 28, 1916, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK. He served with the Royal Army Service Corps during World War II, including being evacuated from Dunkirk. After a year in hospital, he was invalided out in 1941. Johnson worked for the BBC Drama Repertory Company from 1945 until 1949. He is best known for voicing a character on radio during this period, specifically the role of special agent Dick Barton. Johnson's acting career spanned 78 credits. He passed away on October 1, 1999, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Noel Johnson served in the Royal Army Service Corps during World War II. He was evacuated from Dunkirk and later invalided out in 1941 after a year in hospital. Following his military service, Johnson worked for the BBC Drama Repertory Company from 1945.
During his time with the BBC, Johnson gained recognition as the voice of a radio character. He was associated with this role until 1949. This marked a significant period in Johnson's career, showcasing his versatility as a voice actor.
Johnson's acting career spanned a considerable period, with a total of 78 known credits. His contributions to the entertainment industry were substantial, with his work leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (2023) as King Thous (voice)
- Influenced (2018) as Kidnapper
- The Vacillations of Poppy Carew (1995) as Patient 1
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Father Clark
- Wyatt's Watchdogs (1988) as Hadley
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Butler
- Withnail & I (1987) as General
- Defence of the Realm (1986) as Club Member
- Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) as Chorus
- Dalgliesh (1983) as Major Hunt
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as Sir Edward Grey
- Death of an Expert Witness (1983) as Major Hunt
- The Comedy of Errors (1983) as First Merchant
- Harry's Game (1982) as General Sir Jocelyn Fairbairn
- For Your Eyes Only (1981) as Vice Admiral
- Lady Killers (1980) as Sir Thomas Inskip, K.C.
- Buccaneer (1980) as Admiral Harkness
- Malice Aforethought (1979) as Mr Pimm
- Licensed to Love and Kill (1979) as Lord Dangerfield
- Julius Caesar (1979) as Publius
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as Committee President
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) as Connaught
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Judge Sam Parkin
- Poldark (1975) as Captain Gower
- Oil Strike North (1975)
- Royal Flash (1975) as Lord Chamberlain
- Churchill's People (1974) as Chief Justice Popham
- Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1974) as Sir Charles Grover
- The Swordsman (1974) as Christian Duval
- Warship (1973)
- Colditz (1972) as Devenish
- Frenzy (1972) as Doctor in Pub
- Justice (1971) as Lord Chancellor
- The Snow Goose (1971) as Naval Captain
- Michael Regan (1971) as Asst. Chief Constable
- Play for Today (1970)
- Doomwatch (1970) as Priestland
- Codename (1970) as Melton
- Mrs Davenport (1970) as Mr Davenport
- Counterstrike (1969) as Baldock
- The Expert (1968) as Dr. Worseley
- The Interview (1968)
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as Sir Edgar Swift
- This Way for Murder (1967) as Hendrix
- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (1967) as King Thous
- David Copperfield (1966) as Wickfield
- Thirteen Against Fate (1966) as Superintendant Godot
- Bat Out of Hell (1966) as Geoffrey Stewart
- Concorde (1966) as Commentator
- Way Off Beat (1966) as Master of Ceremonies
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965)
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Gen. Short
- The Scarlet and the Black (1965) as President of the Court
- Thirteen to Centaurus (1965) as Gen. Short
- A Tap on the Shoulder (1965) as Chief Constable
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Chief Constable
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Sir Gregory Broome
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Morcar
- Doctor Who (1963) as King Thous
- Doctor Who (1963) as Charles Grover M.P.
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Sir Geoffrey Ormsby
- The Spread of the Eagle (1963) as Cominius
- The Partner (1963) as Charles Briars
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962) as Osborne
- The Cruel Necessity (1962) as Sir Thomas Herbert
- A for Andromeda (1961) as J.M. Osborne
- A Call on Kuprin: Part 1 (1961) as Lowther
- Maigret (1960)
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Lowther
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Duke of Norfolk
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Thomas Mowbray
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Duke of Exeter
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Sir Romer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mr. Davenport
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Naval Captain
- Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) as Detective (uncredited)
- Appointment with Venus (1951) as Clark - R.N.
- The Case of the Missing Scene (1951) as Crawford
- Highly Dangerous (1950) as Frank Conway (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Noel Johnson best known for?
Noel Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Touch of Frost (1992), That Most Important Thing: Love (1975), Withnail & I (1987), Defence of the Realm (1986).
When and where was Noel Johnson born?
Noel Johnson was born on December 28, 1916 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK. They passed away on October 1, 1999.
How many credits does Noel Johnson have?
Noel Johnson has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2023.
What is Noel Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Noel Johnson was a male actor born on December 28, 1916, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK. He served with the Royal Army Service Corps during World War II, including being evacuated from Dunkirk. After a year in hospital, he was invalided out in 1941. Johnson worked for the BBC Drama Repertory Company from ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Dr. Worseley — aged about 51
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Naval Captain — aged about 34
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as Committee President — aged about 61
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Butler — aged about 70
- Doctor Who (1963) as King Thous — aged about 46
- Doctor Who (1963) as Charles Grover M.P. — aged about 46
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