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Acting
John McEnery
John McEnery is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Merlin, Wallander and Silent Witness. John McEnery was born on November 1, 1943. John McEnery died on April 12, 2019 at the age of 75.
- Born
- November 1, 1943
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- April 12, 2019 (75 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. 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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article John McEnery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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. 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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article John McEnery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2008WallanderLars Magnusson
- 2005Elizabeth IJesuit Priest
- 2004New TricksTony (No Ticket) Hale
- 2001Waking the DeadDanny Server
- 1999The Scarlet PimpernelSir William Wetherby
- 1998MerlinLord Ardente
- 1998Tess of the D'UrbervillesJack Durbeyfield
- 1996Silent Witness
- 1996Dalziel and PascoeBill Pascoe
- 1995ChillerMr Keegan
- 1994WycliffeEphraim Gardner
- 1993Peak PracticeKen Willett
- 1993The Buddha of SuburbiaUncle Ted
- 1993AbrahamKönigsberater
- 1991The Storyteller: Greek MythsPolydektes
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotColonel Curtiss
- 1985A.D.Caligula
- 1985Screen TwoAlgernon Swinburne
- 1984The Bill
- 1983Jamaica InnReverend Francis Davey
- 1983DramaramaMr. Burke
- 1982The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
- 1978The WordFlorian Knight
- 1978Will ShakespeareHamnet Sadler
- 1976Our Mutual FriendJohn Harmon / 'John Rokesmith'
- 1976Origins of the MafiaPietro
- 1973The Song of SongsKonrad
- 1971Great Performances
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthGolitsyn
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John McEnery been in?
John McEnery is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Merlin, Wallander and Silent Witness.
When was John McEnery born?
John McEnery was born on November 1, 1943. (Birmingham, England, UK)
How old is John McEnery?
John McEnery died on April 12, 2019 at the age of 75.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·