John Paul

John Paul

Deceased · Born: Apr 20, 1921 · Died: Feb 23, 1995

Personal Details

BornApr 20, 1921 Hertfordshire, England, UK

Biography

John Paul, a celebrated and accomplished British thespian, made his grand entrance into the world on the twentieth of April, 1921, in the picturesque county of Hertfordshire, England, a region situated in the south-eastern part of the United Kingdom.

Paul's remarkable acting profession has endured for numerous decades, boasting an extensive repertoire of iconic roles in a diverse array of cinematic productions, including the critically acclaimed psychological thriller "Eye of the Needle" (1981),masterfully directed by the esteemed Richard Marquand, and the groundbreaking science fiction horror film "Doomwatch" (1972),expertly helmed by the visionary Gordon Flemyng.

Notably, he made a notable appearance in an earlier episode of the renowned British television series "Doomwatch", which initially premiered in 1970 and continued to captivate audiences until its conclusion in 1972.

John Paul's existence was marked by a profound and lasting impact, yet his mortal coil was ultimately shed on February 23rd, 1995, in the picturesque county of Buckinghamshire, situated in the southernmost reaches of England, a nation nestled within the broader tapestry of the United Kingdom, its borders stretching from the Celtic Sea to the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the Irish Sea.

John Paul, a man of intrigue, embarked on a lifelong journey with his enigmatic spouse, Jean, whose identity has remained shrouded in mystery, leaving the world to wonder about the intricacies of their relationship and the secrets they shared, as the veil of anonymity continues to conceal her true name, a fact that has sparked the imagination of many and fueled speculation about the nature of their union, which has become a fascinating footnote in the annals of history.

John Paul's remarkable life came to a close, yet his enduring legacy continues to reverberate throughout the realms of cinema and television, his profound influence persisting in the wake of his passing, a testament to the lasting significance of his remarkable body of work.

Career

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1987
Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom as Wendy's Father
{"id":44714,"title":"The Bunker","year":"1981","character":"Gen. Wilhelm Keitel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bunker-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44714.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Bunker
The Bunker as Gen. Wilhelm Keitel
{"id":6601,"title":"Eye of the Needle","year":"1981","character":"Home Guard Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eye-of-the-needle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6lbcil5hu8v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6lbcil5hu8v0.jpg"},"released":1}
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle as Home Guard Captain
{"id":63594,"title":"Antony & Cleopatra","year":"1981","character":"Canidius","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/antony-cleopatra-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63594.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64136,"title":"The BBC Television Shakespeare","year":"1978","character":"Montague","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bbc-television-shakespeare-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64136.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64136.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":10180,"title":"I, Claudius","year":1976,"character":"Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/i-claudius","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10180.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
I, Claudius
I, Claudius as Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
{"id":86753,"title":"Doomwatch","year":"1972","character":"Dr. Quist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doomwatch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86753.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86753.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Doomwatch
Doomwatch as Dr. Quist
{"id":13743,"title":"Cromwell","year":"1970","character":"General Digby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cromwell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5226rjkt6ge0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5226rjkt6ge0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Cromwell
Cromwell as General Digby
{"id":10306,"title":"Doomwatch","year":1970,"character":"Dr Spencer Quist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/doomwatch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10306.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10306.jpg"},"released":1}
Doomwatch
Doomwatch as Dr Spencer Quist
{"id":64913,"title":"Some Girls Do","year":"1969","character":"Test Pilot (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/some-girls-do","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64913.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Some Girls Do
Some Girls Do as Test Pilot (uncredited)
{"id":81949,"title":"The Desperados","year":"1969","character":"Sheriff Lacey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-desperados","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81949.jpg"},"released":1}
The Desperados
The Desperados as Sheriff Lacey
{"id":26499,"title":"The Vampire-Beast Craves Blood","year":"1968","character":"Mr. Warrender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-vampire-beast-craves-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26499.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":29234,"title":"A Countess from Hong Kong","year":"1967","character":"The Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-countess-from-hong-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29234.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":87820,"title":"The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb","year":"1964","character":"Inspector Mackenzie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-curse-of-the-mummys-tomb-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72v261r9oum0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72v261r9oum0.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb as Inspector Mackenzie
{"id":10429,"title":"The Saint","year":1964,"character":"John Hamme","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-saint","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
The Saint
The Saint as John Hamme
{"id":94678,"title":"Breakout","year":"1959","character":"Arkwright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breakout-1959","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94678.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Breakout
Breakout as Arkwright
{"id":66596,"title":"The Steel Bayonet","year":"1958","character":"Lt. Col. Derry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-steel-bayonet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66596.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Steel Bayonet
The Steel Bayonet as Lt. Col. Derry
{"id":173893,"title":"The Man Who Wouldn't Talk","year":"1958","character":"John Castle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-wouldnt-talk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173893.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173893.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":196279,"title":"The Girl in the Picture","year":"1957","character":"Detective Sergeant Nixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-girl-in-the-picture-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196279.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196279.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Girl in the Picture
The Girl in the Picture as Detective Sergeant Nixon
{"id":174004,"title":"The Flesh Is Weak","year":"1957","character":"Sergeant Franks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flesh-is-weak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174004.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flesh Is Weak
The Flesh Is Weak as Sergeant Franks
{"id":94767,"title":"Battle Hell","year":"1957","character":"Staff Officer Operations","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battle-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94767.jpg"},"released":1}
Battle Hell
Battle Hell as Staff Officer Operations
{"id":82500,"title":"The Third Key","year":"1956","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-third-key","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82500.jpg"},"released":1}
1956