John Altman

John Altman

73 · Born: Mar 2, 1952

Personal Details

BornMar 2, 1952 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Biography

John Altman, a renowned British actor and director, emerged onto the scene on March 2, 1952, in the charming town of Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his versatility and range.

One of his most notable works includes the 2015 film "My Lonely Me", which showcased his impressive acting chops. Prior to this, he gained widespread recognition for his roles in the cult classic "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) and the biographical drama "Birth of the Beatles" (1979).

In his personal life, John Altman was previously married to the lovely Bridget Pouhan, sharing a life filled with love, laughter, and artistic expression.

Career

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2025
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2023
Repentance
Repentance as Harry
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2022
Demons at Dawn
Demons at Dawn as Carlos Rudinski
{"id":170607,"title":"Lucas and Albert","year":"2019","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucas-and-albert","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_170607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_170607.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2017
Is This Now
Is This Now as Johnny
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2016
Perfect Break
Perfect Break as Michael
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2015
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2005
Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay as Policeman
{"id":158114,"title":"To Die For","year":"1994","character":"Dogger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/to-die-for-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158114.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
To Die For
To Die For as Dogger
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1993
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EastEnders
EastEnders as Nicholas Charles "Nick" Cotton
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1991
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
The Ghosts of Oxford Street as Thomas de Quincey
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1983
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1982
Play for Today
Play for Today as Young Man on Tube
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1981
Memoirs of a Survivor
Memoirs of a Survivor as Gerald's Courtier
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1979
Birth of the Beatles
Birth of the Beatles as George Harrison
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Quadrophenia
Quadrophenia as John (uncredited)
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1978
The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery as First Pickpocket
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2021
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2020
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2017