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John McEnery
Actor

John McEnery

1 Nov 1943Born
12 Apr 2019Died
75Age at death
67Credits

Biography

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John McEnery (1943-2019) was a British actor and writer.

At age 20 he found his first stage work, spending three seasons with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. He joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

He starred alongside Claude Jade and Jean-Pierre Cassel in Gérard Brach's bittersweet The Boat on the Grass about a girl between two friends and appeared as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. He was nominated for a BAFTA for the latter performance. He also appeared in the film Nicholas and Alexandra.

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In 2008, he appeared in a guest role in Sidetracked, the first episode of Wallander.

In 1998 he wrote the play Merry Christmas, Mr. Burbage in honour of the 400th anniversary of the creation of the Globe Theatre.

McEnery is survived by two daughters, Phoebe and Chloe, by his former wife, actress Stephanie Beacham. One of his brothers is actor Peter McEnery, and another is photographer David McEnery.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2008WallanderSeries: Lars Magnusson (1 episode)
  2. 2005Elizabeth ISeries: Jesuit Priest (2 episodes)
  3. 2004New TricksSeries: Tony (No Ticket) Hale (1 episode)
  4. 2003Girl with a Pearl EarringFilm: Apothecary
  5. 2003Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's GlobeFilm: John of Gaunt
  6. 2001Waking the DeadSeries: Danny Server (2 episodes)
  7. 1999The Scarlet PimpernelSeries: Sir William Wetherby (6 episodes)
  8. 1998MerlinSeries: Lord Ardente (2 episodes)
  9. 1998Tess of the D'UrbervillesFilm: Jack Durbeyfield
  10. 1998Tess of the D'UrbervillesSeries: Jack Durbeyfield (2 episodes)
  11. 1997Henry V at Shakespeare's GlobeFilm: The Governor of Harfleur / Archbishop of Canterbury / Pistol
  12. 1996Dalziel and PascoeSeries: Bill Pascoe (1 episode)
  13. 1996Der BlindeFilm
  14. 1996When Saturday ComesFilm: Joe Muir
  15. 1996Silent WitnessSeries (4 episodes)
  16. 1995ChillerSeries: Mr Keegan (1 episode)
  17. 1994Black BeautyFilm: Mr. York
  18. 1994WycliffeSeries: Ephraim Gardner (1 episode)
  19. 1993AbrahamFilm: Königsberater
  20. 1993AbrahamSeries: Königsberater (2 episodes)
  21. 1993The Buddha of SuburbiaSeries: Uncle Ted (4 episodes)
  22. 1993Peak PracticeSeries: Ken Willett (1 episode)
  23. 1992Dear Roy, Love GillianFilm: DCS Wilf Brooks
  24. 1992ThackerFilm: Reg Faulkner
  25. 1991Prince of ShadowsFilm: Walter
  26. 1991The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Perseus & the GorgonFilm: Polydektes
  27. 1991The Storyteller: Greek MythsSeries: Polydektes (1 episode)
  28. 1990HamletFilm: Osric
  29. 1990The FoolFilm: Mr. Maclean
  30. 1990The KraysFilm: Eddie Pellam
  31. 1990The Plot to Kill HitlerFilm: Dr. Morell
  32. 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSeries: Colonel Curtiss (1 episode)
  33. 1989Precious BaneFilm: Wizard Beguildy
  34. 1987Little DorritFilm: Captain Hopkins
  35. 1985A.D.Series: Caligula (5 episodes)
  36. 1985GulagFilm: Diczek
  37. 1985PoppylandFilm: Algernon Swinburne
  38. 1985Screen TwoSeries: Algernon Swinburne (1 episode)
  39. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1984Pope John Paul IIFilm: Monsignor Kuczkowski
  41. 1983DramaramaSeries: Mr. Burke (1 episode)
  42. 1983Jamaica InnFilm: Reverend Francis Davey
  43. 1983Jamaica InnSeries: Reverend Francis Davey (2 episodes)
  44. 1982The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebySeries (10 episodes)
  45. 1979Measure for MeasureFilm: Lucio
  46. 1978The WordSeries: Florian Knight (4 episodes)
  47. 1978Will ShakespeareSeries: Hamnet Sadler (3 episodes)
  48. 1977The DuellistsFilm: Amiable Second
  49. 1976Origins of the MafiaSeries: Pietro (1 episode)
  50. 1976SchizoFilm: Stephens
  51. 1976Our Mutual FriendSeries: John Harmon / 'John Rokesmith' (7 episodes)
  52. 1975GalileoFilm: Federzoni
  53. 1974The Land That Time ForgotFilm: Captain Von Schoenvorts
  54. 1974Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the EunuchsFilm: Wick Blagdon
  55. 1973The Song of SongsSeries: Konrad (5 episodes)
  56. 1973One Russian SummerFilm: Vadim
  57. 1972The Ragman's DaughterFilm: Old Man on Wagon
  58. 1971Nicholas and AlexandraFilm: Kerensky
  59. 1971The Boat on the GrassFilm: Olivier
  60. 1971Great PerformancesSeries (1 episode)
  61. 1970BartlebyFilm: Bartleby
  62. 1970The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a GunFilm: Philippe, l'auto-stoppeur
  63. 1968Sleep is LovelyFilm: John
  64. 1968Romeo and JulietFilm: Mercutio
  65. 1967Much Ado About NothingFilm: A Gentleman
  66. 1965OthelloFilm: Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots
  67. 1965BBC Play of the MonthSeries: Golitsyn (1 episode)

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