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Born:
1925-05-02

Birthplace:
Willesden, London, England, UK

Credits:
86 Total Roles

John Neville

Acting

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Biography

John Neville, OBE, CM was an English theatre and film actor who moved to Canada with his family in 1972. He enjoyed a resurgence of international attention as a result of his starring role in Terry Gilliam's "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen".

He was appointed to the Order of Canada, that nation's highest civilian honor, in 2006.

According to publicists at Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Neville died "peacefully surrounded by family" on 19 November 2011, aged 86. Neville suffered with Alzheimer's disease in his latter years. He is survived by his wife, Caroline (nÊe Hopper), and their six children.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2008 The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen MOVIE Self - 'Baron Munchausen'
2007 Hamlet {Solo} MOVIE Self
2006 The Tragic Story of Nling MOVIE Donkey (voice)
2005 Separate Lies MOVIE Lord Rawston
2004 Hollywood North MOVIE Henry Neville
2004 White Knuckles MOVIE Narrator
2003 The Statement MOVIE Old Man
2003 Control Factor MOVIE Director
2003 Moving Malcolm MOVIE Malcolm Woodward
2002 The Eleventh Hour TV Self

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