Quick Facts
Born:
1935-01-01
Birthplace:
Lewisham, London, England, UK
Credits:
35 Total Roles
John Rolfe
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Biography
John Richard Rolfe (1935 – 12 August 2020) was a British actor. He was named after the colonist who married Pocahontas in Jamestown, Virginia.
His stage work includes appearances at the Bristol Old Vic and with the RSC.His television credits include: Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, Adam Adamant Lives!, The First Lady, Softly, Softly, Doctor Who (in the serials The War Machines, The Moonbase and The Green Death), Paul Temple, The Troubleshooters, Out of the Unknown, The Regiment, Spy Trap, Warship, Oil Strike North, Survivors, Blake's 7, Minder, Secret Army, The Enigma Files, Yes Minister, One by One, Howards' Way and The House of Eliott. He did the first, moustached and spectacled postman in "Mr. Bean Rides Again" (he played the postman seen before Mr. Bean got locked in the letterbox after he stole a lady's stamp for his own letter). He also played Graham in the 1980 film McVicar, starring Roger Daltrey. In 1994 he guest starred in The Bill.
His stage work includes appearances at the Bristol Old Vic and with the RSC.His television credits include: Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, Adam Adamant Lives!, The First Lady, Softly, Softly, Doctor Who (in the serials The War Machines, The Moonbase and The Green Death), Paul Temple, The Troubleshooters, Out of the Unknown, The Regiment, Spy Trap, Warship, Oil Strike North, Survivors, Blake's 7, Minder, Secret Army, The Enigma Files, Yes Minister, One by One, Howards' Way and The House of Eliott. He did the first, moustached and spectacled postman in "Mr. Bean Rides Again" (he played the postman seen before Mr. Bean got locked in the letterbox after he stole a lady's stamp for his own letter). He also played Graham in the 1980 film McVicar, starring Roger Daltrey. In 1994 he guest starred in The Bill.
Known For
Mr. Bean
Postman
Doctor Who
Fell
EastEnders
Alec Carter
Blake's 7
Terloc
McVicar
Graham
The Sweeney
Det. Chief Supt. Brookford
Minder
Collin
Bergerac
Bank Manager
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The World of Lee Evans TV | Station Manager |
| 1993 | Joking Apart TV | Alison's Father |
| 1991 | The House of Eliott TV | Doctor |
| 1990 | Mr. Bean TV | Postman |
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Duel MOVIE | Terloc |
| 1985 | Howards' Way TV | James Sinclair |
| 1985 | Mapp & Lucia TV | Milkman |
| 1985 | EastEnders TV | Alec Carter |
| 1981 | Kessler TV | Inspector |
| 1981 | Bergerac TV | Bank Manager |