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Acting
John Thaw
John Thaw is best known for Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Morse, The Sweeney and The Protectors. John Thaw was born on January 3, 1942. John Thaw died on February 21, 2002 at the age of 60.
- Born
- January 3, 1942
- Place of birth
- Gorton, Manchester, England
- Died
- February 21, 2002 (60 years old)
Biography
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John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles. He starred in the television series Inspector Morse as title character Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, Redcap as Sergeant John Mann, The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, Home to Roost as Henry Willows, and Kavanagh QC as title character James Kavanagh.
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John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles. He starred in the television series Inspector Morse as title character Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, Redcap as Sergeant John Mann, The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, Home to Roost as Henry Willows, and Kavanagh QC as title character James Kavanagh.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2012Britain At War In ColourNarrateur
- 2001The GlassJim Proctor
- 2000Monsignor RenardMonsignor Augustine Renard
- 1999The Second World War in ColourHimself - Narrator
- 1999Plastic ManJoe McConnell
- 1995Kavanagh Q.C.James Kavanagh Q.C.
- 1993A Year in ProvencePeter Mayle
- 1991Stanley and the WomenStanley Duke
- 1987Inspector MorseChief Inspector Morse
- 1985Home to RoostHenry Willows
- 1985Screen TwoGeorge Jones
- 1984MitchMitch
- 1984Sherlock HolmesJonathan Small
- 1982Saturday Night ThrillerJack Buchus
- 1981Six Fifty-Five SpecialSelf
- 1978The BBC Television ShakespeareHubert de Burgh
- 1975The SweeneyDet. Insp. Jack Regan
- 1974Armchair CinemaDet. Insp. Jack Regan
- 1974Thick as ThievesStan
- 1974The Capone InvestmentTom
- 1972The ProtectorsMario Carpiano
- 1972The FrightenersWood
- 1971BudgieDenzil Davies
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesLt. Holst
- 1971The Onedin LineMr, Carby
- 1971SuspicionRichard Early
- 1970Play for Today
- 1970MenaceDon
- 1970Big BrotherCordon
- 1969Strange ReportInspector Jenner
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreRolf
- 1969Happy Ever AfterFrank Wilshaw
- 1967InheritanceWill Oldroyd
- 1967ITV PlayhouseWilliams
- 1966Bat Out of HellMark Paxton
- 1966Out of Town TheatreWally
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthGeorge J. Bundavin
- 1964RedcapSergeant John Mann
- 1961The Younger GenerationMartin
- 1961Drama 61-67Harry Fox
- 1959Edgar Wallace Mysteries
- 1956Armchair TheatreTony
- 1949The BAFTA AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Thaw been in?
John Thaw is best known for Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Morse, The Sweeney and The Protectors.
When was John Thaw born?
John Thaw was born on January 3, 1942. (Gorton, Manchester, England)
How old is John Thaw?
John Thaw died on February 21, 2002 at the age of 60.
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