John Longden

John Longden

Deceased · Born: Nov 11, 1900 · Died: May 26, 1971

1957
1948
1942
1932
1931
1929

Known For

Quatermass 2Quatermass 2
BlackmailBlackmail
Young and InnocentYoung and Innocent
A Matter of Life and DeathA Matter of Life and Death

Personal Details

BornNov 11, 1900 Nassau, The Bahamas

Biography

John Longden, a talented individual, made his mark on the world through his multifaceted career as both an actor and writer.

Born on November 11, 1900, in the picturesque city of Nassau, The Bahamas, Longden's life was marked by a passion for the performing arts from a young age.

He gained recognition for his work in various films, including the 1929 thriller "Blackmail", the 1957 science fiction classic "Quatermass 2", and the 1927 drama "Quinneys".

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Longden was also a devoted spouse, married to the lovely Jean Jay.

Sadly, John Longden's life came to an end on May 26, 1971, in the bustling city of London, England, UK.

Career

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1964
Frozen Alive
Frozen Alive as Prof. Hubbard
{"id":173516,"title":"The Man Who Finally Died","year":"1963","character":"Munch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-finally-died","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173516.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173516.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Man Who Finally Died
The Man Who Finally Died as Munch
{"id":94492,"title":"So Evil, So Young","year":"1961","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-evil-so-young","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94492.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94492.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
So Evil, So Young
So Evil, So Young
{"id":66609,"title":"Innocent Sinners","year":"1958","character":"Admiral","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/innocent-sinners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66609.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66609.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Innocent Sinners
Innocent Sinners as Admiral
{"id":10481,"title":"Sword of Freedom","year":1958,"character":"Umberto","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sword-of-freedom","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10481.jpg"},"released":1}
Sword of Freedom
Sword of Freedom as Umberto
{"id":19706,"title":"Quatermass 2","year":"1957","character":"Chief Inspector Lomax","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quatermass-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19706.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19706.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Quatermass 2
Quatermass 2 as Chief Inspector Lomax
{"id":103834743,"title":"The New Adventures of Charlie Chan","year":1957,"character":"Philip Royce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-new-adventures-of-charlie-chan","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834743.jpg"},"released":1}
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan as Philip Royce
{"id":67103,"title":"PT Raiders","year":"1955","character":"Detective","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pt-raiders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67103.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67103.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
PT Raiders
PT Raiders as Detective
{"id":67149,"title":"Alias John Preston","year":"1955","character":"Richard Sandford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alias-john-preston","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67149.jpg"},"released":1}
Alias John Preston
Alias John Preston as Richard Sandford
{"id":10407,"title":"The Adventures of Robin Hood","year":1955,"character":"The Abbot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-robin-hood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10407.jpg"},"released":1}
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood as The Abbot
{"id":67473,"title":"Dangerous Cargo","year":"1954","character":"Worthington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-cargo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67473.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Dangerous Cargo
Dangerous Cargo as Worthington
{"id":67457,"title":"Meet Mr. Callaghan","year":"1954","character":"Jeremy Meraulton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-mr-callaghan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67457.jpg"},"released":1}
Meet Mr. Callaghan
Meet Mr. Callaghan as Jeremy Meraulton
{"id":68281,"title":"The Magic Box","year":"1952","character":"Speaker in Connaught Rooms","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-magic-box","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Magic Box
The Magic Box as Speaker in Connaught Rooms
{"id":186857,"title":"Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared","year":"1951","character":"Sherlock Holmes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sherlock-holmes-the-man-who-disappeared","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186857.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186857.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared as Sherlock Holmes
{"id":68387,"title":"Pool of London","year":"1951","character":"DI Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pool-of-london","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68387.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68387.jpg"},"released":1}
Pool of London
Pool of London as DI Williams
{"id":186910,"title":"The Black Widow","year":"1951","character":"Mr. Kemp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-widow-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186910.jpg"},"released":1}
The Black Widow
The Black Widow as Mr. Kemp
{"id":82781,"title":"The Lady Craved Excitement","year":"1950","character":"Inspector James","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-craved-excitement","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82781.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Lady Craved Excitement
The Lady Craved Excitement as Inspector James
{"id":68722,"title":"The Fighting Pimpernel","year":"1950","character":"The Abbot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fighting-pimpernel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68722.jpg"},"released":1}
The Fighting Pimpernel
The Fighting Pimpernel as The Abbot
{"id":187052,"title":"Bonnie Prince Charlie","year":"1948","character":"Colonel O'Sullivan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bonnie-prince-charlie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187052.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187052.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Bonnie Prince Charlie as Colonel O'Sullivan
{"id":69411,"title":"Anna Karenina","year":"1948","character":"Gen. Serpuhousky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anna-karenina-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69411.jpg"},"released":1}
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina as Gen. Serpuhousky
{"id":69800,"title":"The Ghosts of Berkeley Square","year":"1947","character":"Mortimer Digby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghosts-of-berkeley-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
The Ghosts of Berkeley Square
The Ghosts of Berkeley Square as Mortimer Digby
{"id":146538,"title":"A Matter of Life and Death","year":"1946","character":"Narrator (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-matter-of-life-and-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3v6l9e533c80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3v6l9e533c80.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":83004,"title":"The Silver Fleet","year":"1943","character":"Jost Meertens","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-silver-fleet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83004.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
The Silver Fleet
The Silver Fleet as Jost Meertens
{"id":71368,"title":"Unpublished Story","year":"1942","character":"Metcalf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unpublished-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71368.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Unpublished Story
Unpublished Story as Metcalf
{"id":70891,"title":"One of Our Aircraft Is Missing","year":"1942","character":"Ground Officer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-of-our-aircraft-is-missing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70891.jpg"},"released":1}
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as Ground Officer (uncredited)
{"id":71720,"title":"Tower of Terror","year":"1941","character":"Commander","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tower-of-terror-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71720.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Tower of Terror
Tower of Terror as Commander
{"id":72009,"title":"Blackout","year":"1940","character":"Passport officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blackout-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72009.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72009.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Blackout
Blackout as Passport officer
{"id":72221,"title":"The Lion Has Wings","year":"1939","character":"Unnamed Character","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lion-has-wings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72221.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings as Unnamed Character
{"id":72165,"title":"Q Planes","year":"1939","character":"John Peters, a Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/q-planes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72165.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72165.jpg"},"released":1}
Q Planes
Q Planes as John Peters, a Pilot
{"id":72143,"title":"Goodbye, Mr. Chips","year":"1939","character":"Raven (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-mr-chips-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k5028usm300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k5028usm300.jpg"},"released":1}
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Raven (uncredited)
{"id":72135,"title":"Jamaica Inn","year":"1939","character":"Captain Johnson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jamaica-inn-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19arvgan37ng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19arvgan37ng.jpg"},"released":1}
Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn as Captain Johnson (uncredited)
{"id":196478,"title":"The Phantom Strikes","year":"1938","character":"Inspector Bliss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-phantom-strikes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196478.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
The Phantom Strikes
The Phantom Strikes as Inspector Bliss
{"id":73054,"title":"It Isn't Done","year":"1937","character":"Peter Ashton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-isnt-done-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73054.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73054.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
It Isn't Done
It Isn't Done as Peter Ashton
{"id":72506,"title":"Young and Innocent","year":"1937","character":"Det. Insp. Kent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-and-innocent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1d6lnor4l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1d6lnor4l0.jpg"},"released":1}
Young and Innocent
Young and Innocent as Det. Insp. Kent
{"id":75213,"title":"The Skin Game","year":"1931","character":"Charles Hornblower","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-skin-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75213.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Skin Game
The Skin Game as Charles Hornblower
{"id":75249,"title":"Hindle Wakes","year":"1931","character":"Boyfriend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hindle-wakes-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75249.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75249.jpg"},"released":1}
Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes as Boyfriend
{"id":75616,"title":"The Flame of Love","year":"1930","character":"Lieutenant Boris Boriskoff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flame-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75616.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
The Flame of Love
The Flame of Love as Lieutenant Boris Boriskoff
{"id":75527,"title":"Juno and the Paycock","year":"1929","character":"Charles Bentham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/juno-and-the-paycock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75527.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75527.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock as Charles Bentham
{"id":75770,"title":"Blackmail","year":"1929","character":"Detective Frank Webber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blackmail-1929","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69c4jrcggj70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69c4jrcggj70.jpg"},"released":1}
Blackmail
Blackmail as Detective Frank Webber
{"id":75838,"title":"Atlantic","year":"1929","character":"Lanchester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/atlantic-1929","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75838.jpg"},"released":1}
Atlantic
Atlantic as Lanchester
{"id":75785,"title":"Piccadilly","year":"1929","character":"Man from China (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/piccadilly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75785.jpg"},"released":1}
Piccadilly
Piccadilly as Man from China (uncredited)
{"id":95487,"title":"Elstree Calling","year":"1930","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/elstree-calling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95487.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95487.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Elstree Calling
Elstree Calling