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John Bird
John Bird is best known for Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse, Yes, Prime Minister and A Bit of Fry & Laurie. John Bird was born on November 22, 1936. John Bird died on December 24, 2022 at the age of 86.
- Born
- November 22, 1936
- Place of birth
- Nottingham, England, UK
- Died
- December 24, 2022 (86 years old)
Biography
John Michael Bird was an English actor, director, writer and satirist.
Known for
Filmography
- 2009Famous, Rich and Homeless
- 2008Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly MoneyVarious
- 2006The Real Dad's ArmyNarrator
- 2003Absolute PowerMartin McCabe
- 2003Celebrity Mastermind
- 2000Chambers
- 1999Bremner, Bird and Fortune
- 1998In the RedController, Radio 4
- 1997Jonathan CreekD.I. Nathan Gallo
- 1997Midsomer MurdersSt John Beachwood
- 1994Anna LeeAdrian Wesley
- 1993Rory Bremner...Who Else?
- 1993Sooty & Co.Self
- 1993To Play the KingBryan Brynford-Jones
- 1991PerformanceJohn Reid
- 1991Murder Most HorridDuncan Jupp
- 1990El C.I.D.Douglas Bromley
- 1990Have I Got News for YouSelf - Team Captain
- 1990One Foot in the GraveLewis Atterbury
- 1990CluedoProfessor Plum
- 1989Joint Account
- 1989Rory Bremner
- 1989A Bit of Fry & Laurie
- 1989Shadow of the NooseMr Justice Hawkins
- 1987Inspector MorseGeorge Linacre
- 1987Filthy Rich & CatflapDingo Wucker
- 1987The Growing Pains of Adrian MoleCourtney Elliot
- 1987A Little PrincessMr Carmichael
- 1986Yes, Prime Minister
- 1986The Dangerous Brothers
- 1986A Very Peculiar PracticeVice-Chancellor Ernest Hemmingway
- 1986Farrington of the F.O.VJ Lawrence
- 1985The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾
- 1985Home to RoostFG Fielding
- 1985Screen TwoCommander Abigail
- 1985Lytton's DiaryJacko
- 1984Oxbridge BluesClive
- 1984Danger: Marmalade at WorkMr. Atkins
- 1984Travelling ManJack Ormand
- 1983DramaramaDudley Roberts
- 1982Educating MarmaladeMr Atkins
- 1979Dick TurpinGooch
- 1979Friday Night, Saturday Morning
- 1978Armchair ThrillerCyril
- 1978The BBC Television ShakespearePedant
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1977The Galton & Simpson PlayhouseThe Man
- 1976The Secret Policeman's BallSelf
- 1976Well Anyway
- 1975After That, This
- 1975Shades of GreeneMaling
- 1974PlayhouseH.G. Wells
- 1973Grubstreet
- 1972Full HouseActor in Sketches
- 1970Play for TodayCaptain Wigmore
- 1970If It Moves, File ItQuick
- 1969World in FermentGerald Pikestaff
- 1968With Bird Will Travel
- 1967A Series of Bird's
- 1967Piccadilly Palace
- 1967OmnibusSelf
- 1964Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Bird been in?
John Bird is best known for Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse, Yes, Prime Minister and A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
When was John Bird born?
John Bird was born on November 22, 1936. (Nottingham, England, UK)
How old is John Bird?
John Bird died on December 24, 2022 at the age of 86.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·