★ 7.5
Acting
J.G. Devlin
J.G. Devlin is best known for Dad's Army, The New Avengers, Steptoe and Son and The Sweeney. J.G. Devlin was born on October 8, 1907. J.G. Devlin died on October 17, 1991 at the age of 84.
- Born
- October 8, 1907
- Place of birth
- Belfast - Northern Ireland
- Died
- October 17, 1991 (84 years old)
Biography
James Gerard Devlin was a Northern Irish actor who made his stage debut in 1931, and had long association with the Ulster Group Theatre. In a career spanning nearly sixty years, he played parts in TV productions such as Z-Cars, Dad's Army, The New Avengers and Bread
Known for
Filmography
- 1986BreadFather Dooley
- 1985Summer SeasonFather O'Dwyer
- 1976The New AvengersTramp
- 1975The SweeneyTony Hay
- 1974PlayhouseTam
- 1972Alcock and Gander
- 1969Hadleigh
- 1969Two in CloverBert Fuller
- 1968The ChampionsFrank Nicholls
- 1968Dad's ArmyPatrick Regan
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967One Pair of Eyes
- 1967ITV PlayhouseCroogan
- 1964A World Of His Own
- 1964Theatre 625Old Bill
- 1964The Wednesday PlayAlan Price
- 1963FestivalMatt Haffigan
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1962Steptoe and SonFrank Ferris
- 1959One Step BeyondLeo
- 1956Armchair TheatreDa Greevey
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has J.G. Devlin been in?
J.G. Devlin is best known for Dad's Army, The New Avengers, Steptoe and Son and The Sweeney.
When was J.G. Devlin born?
J.G. Devlin was born on October 8, 1907. (Belfast - Northern Ireland)
How old is J.G. Devlin?
J.G. Devlin died on October 17, 1991 at the age of 84.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·