John Bottoms

John Bottoms

Deceased · Born: Sep 14, 1939 · Died: Nov 22, 2015

Personal Details

BornSep 14, 1939 Dayton, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Bonnie Anne Zimering

    ( Aug 26, 1988 to Nov 22, 2015 )
  • Deborah Rush

    ( Jan 4, 1980 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Susan Kay Rich

    ( Sep 12, 1964 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Ahlene Lou Mercer

    ( Jul 16, 1960 to Jul 20, 1963 )
Parents
  • Doyle Vernon Bottoms
  • Gertrude Helen Spurling

Biography

John Bottoms, a renowned actor, entered this world on September 14, 1939, in the bustling metropolis of Dayton, Ohio, United States of America, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

Notable thespian with a storied career, boasting a diverse and extensive filmography that showcases his impressive range as a performer, featuring prominent roles in a wide array of cinematic masterpieces, including the 1971 critically acclaimed film 'Doc', a groundbreaking and influential horror film that sent shivers down the spines of audiences everywhere, with its eerie atmosphere and masterful storytelling, and also the chilling horror film 'He Knows You're Alone', released in 1980, which showcased his versatility and ability to convey a sense of unease and tension, as well as the critically acclaimed Western drama 'The Long Riders', a 1980 release that cemented his status as a master of his craft, solidifying his reputation as one of the most talented and respected actors of his generation.

John's life beyond his professional pursuits was a tapestry woven from the intricate threads of four extraordinary romantic relationships, each leaving an indelible mark on his personal odyssey. The first of these remarkable unions was with Bonnie Anne Zimering, a woman whose presence in his life had a profound and lasting impact on his emotional and psychological well-being.

John Bottoms, a truly exceptional and remarkable human being, bid farewell to this mortal coil on the twenty-second day of November, two thousand and fifteen, in the bustling metropolis of Minneapolis, situated within the state of Minnesota, which is itself nestled comfortably within the vast and storied expanse of the United States of America.

Career

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1983
First Affair
First Affair as Director
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1981
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1980
The Long Riders
The Long Riders as Mortician
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1979
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1977
A Good Dissonance Like a Man
A Good Dissonance Like a Man as Charles Edward Ives
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1971
'Doc'
'Doc' as Virgil Earp
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1970