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John Hallam
Actor

John Hallam

28 Oct 1941Born
14 Nov 2006Died
65Age at death
83Credits

Biography

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John William Francis Hallam (28 October 1941 – 14 November 2006[1]) was a Northern Irish character actor.

Born John William Francis Hallam in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he appeared in many film and television roles including Nicholas and Alexandra (1971),Murphy's War (1971), The Pallisers (1974), The Mallens (1979), Flash Gordon (1980), Dragonslayer (1981), the BBC television adaptations of Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).

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He also appears in the director's cut of the 1973 film The Wicker Man as McTaggart.

He appeared in the science fiction series Doctor Who as the memorable alien "Light" in the serial Ghost Light (1989). He was also known as Barnsey, the prison cell mate of Den Watts in EastEnders.

On November 14, 2006, Hallam died in Clifton, Oxfordshire, England at age 65. He was divorced and had four children.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 83 credits.

  1. 2000Arabian NightsSeries: Demon (2 episodes)
  2. 2000The 10th KingdomSeries: Queen's Talking Mirror (5 episodes)
  3. 1998The DuckFilm
  4. 1998The Incredible Adventures of Marco PoloFilm: Ali Ben Hassad
  5. 1997Kull the ConquerorFilm: Mandara
  6. 1994Good King WenceslasFilm: Gomon
  7. 1994WycliffeSeries: Lionel Penmore (1 episode)
  8. 1994CadfaelSeries: Lord Rhysart (1 episode)
  9. 1994The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Gorgiano (1 episode)
  10. 199499-1Series: Mark Wise (4 episodes)
  11. 1994(All Quiet on the) Preston FrontSeries: Mr Lomax (2 episodes)
  12. 1993A Haunting HarmonyFilm: Staunton
  13. 1991WendyFilm
  14. 1991Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesFilm: Red Headed Baron
  15. 1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderFilm: Captain Drinian
  16. 1989Doctor Who: Ghost LightFilm: Light
  17. 1989When the Whales CameFilm: Treve Pender
  18. 1988The Chronicles of NarniaSeries: Captain Drinian (4 episodes)
  19. 1988The Fortunate PilgrimSeries: Hooperman (2 episodes)
  20. 1988White Peak FarmSeries: John Tanner (3 episodes)
  21. 1987Miss Marple: 4.50 from PaddingtonFilm: Cedric Crackenthorpe
  22. 1986CasualtySeries: Big Ted (1 episode)
  23. 1986LovejoySeries: Roderick Frew (1 episode)
  24. 1985Santa Claus: The MovieFilm: Grizzard, Chauffeur
  25. 1985LifeforceFilm: Lamson
  26. 1985King DavidFilm: Philistine Armour Bearer
  27. 1985EastEndersSeries: Barnsey Barnes (105 episodes)
  28. 1985Lytton's DiarySeries: Guadix (1 episode)
  29. 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries: Gorgiano (1 episode)
  30. 1984The Master of BallantraeFilm: Captain Harris
  31. 1983BlackadderSeries: Sir Wilfred Death (1 episode)
  32. 1983Under CapricornSeries: Samson Flusky (2 episodes)
  33. 1982IvanhoeFilm: Herald
  34. 1981BergeracSeries: Jacques Le Rozier (1 episode)
  35. 1981DragonslayerFilm: Tyrian
  36. 1980Flash GordonFilm: Luro
  37. 1979MinderSeries: Gypsy Joe (1 episode)
  38. 1979The MallensSeries: Thomas Mallen (5 episodes)
  39. 1979The Last GiraffeFilm: Guy Atherton
  40. 1979Love and BulletsFilm: Cerutti
  41. 1979The Saint and the Brave GooseFilm: Bernadotti
  42. 1979Dick TurpinSeries: Tobias Moat (1 episode)
  43. 1978Return of the SaintSeries: Bernadotti (2 episodes)
  44. 1978The Four FeathersFilm: Sergeant Major
  45. 1977The ProfessionalsSeries: Tug Willis (1 episode)
  46. 1977That's Carry On!Film: Burpa on Rooftop (archive footage) (uncredited)
  47. 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekSeries: Graeme Warrack (1 episode)
  48. 1977The People That Time ForgotFilm: Chung-Sha
  49. 1977RafflesSeries (1 episode)
  50. 1977WingsSeries: Harry Farmer (25 episodes)
  51. 1976Arnhem: The Story of an EscapeFilm: Graeme Warrack
  52. 1976Trial by CombatFilm: Sir Roger
  53. 1976DominicSeries: Captain Beever (8 episodes)
  54. 1975HennessyFilm: Boyle
  55. 1975Murder MotelFilm: Roscoe
  56. 1974The PallisersSeries: Lord Chiltern (8 episodes)
  57. 1973The Wicker ManFilm: McTaggert
  58. 1973Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Murder Must AdvertiseFilm: Mr. Ingleby
  59. 1973Moonbase 3Series: Dr Peter Conway (3 episodes)
  60. 1973Hitler: The Last Ten DaysFilm: Guensche
  61. 1973ThrillerSeries: Roscoe (1 episode)
  62. 1973The OffenceFilm: Panton
  63. 1972Antony and CleopatraFilm: Thidias
  64. 1972The RegimentSeries: James Willoughby (7 episodes)
  65. 1971Nicholas and AlexandraFilm: Nagorny
  66. 1971Jason KingSeries (2 episodes)
  67. 1971Quest for LoveFilm: Jonathan Keene
  68. 1971VillainFilm: Terry
  69. 1971The Last ValleyFilm: Geddes
  70. 1971Murphy's WarFilm: Ellis
  71. 1969A Walk with Love and DeathFilm: Sir Meles
  72. 1969Department SSeries: Doug Martin (1 episode)
  73. 1969Judge DeeSeries: Nee
  74. 1969Where's Jack?Film: The Captain
  75. 1969The Assassination BureauFilm: Bureau Member (uncredited)
  76. 1968The Charge of the Light BrigadeFilm: Officer
  77. 1968Carry On Up the KhyberFilm: Burpa on Rooftop (uncredited)
  78. 1967Much Ado About NothingFilm: Other Watchman
  79. 1966Softly, SoftlySeries (1 episode)
  80. 1965Public EyeSeries: Hart (1 episode)

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