Quick Facts
Born:
1941-10-28
Birthplace:
Lisburn, Northern Ireland United Kingdom
Credits:
80 Total Roles
John Hallam
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Biography
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John William Francis Hallam (28 October 1941 – 14 November 2006[1]) was a Northern Irish character actor.
Born John William Francis Hallam in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he appeared in many film and television roles including Nicholas and Alexandra (1971),Murphy's War (1971), The Pallisers (1974), The Mallens (1979), Flash Gordon (1980), Dragonslayer (1981), the BBC television adaptations of Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). He also appears in the director's cut of the 1973 film The Wicker Man as McTaggart.
He appeared in the science fiction series Doctor Who as the memorable alien "Light" in the serial Ghost Light (1989). He was also known as Barnsey, the prison cell mate of Den Watts in EastEnders.
On November 14, 2006, Hallam died in Clifton, Oxfordshire, England at age 65. He was divorced and had four children.
Description above from the Wikipedia article John Hallam licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John William Francis Hallam (28 October 1941 – 14 November 2006[1]) was a Northern Irish character actor.
Born John William Francis Hallam in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he appeared in many film and television roles including Nicholas and Alexandra (1971),Murphy's War (1971), The Pallisers (1974), The Mallens (1979), Flash Gordon (1980), Dragonslayer (1981), the BBC television adaptations of Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). He also appears in the director's cut of the 1973 film The Wicker Man as McTaggart.
He appeared in the science fiction series Doctor Who as the memorable alien "Light" in the serial Ghost Light (1989). He was also known as Barnsey, the prison cell mate of Den Watts in EastEnders.
On November 14, 2006, Hallam died in Clifton, Oxfordshire, England at age 65. He was divorced and had four children.
Description above from the Wikipedia article John Hallam licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Red Headed Baron
The Wicker Man
McTaggert
Flash Gordon
Luro
Lifeforce
Lamson
Doctor Who
Light
Blackadder
Sir Wilfred Death
Dragonslayer
Tyrian
Santa Claus: The Movie
Grizzard, Chauffeur
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Mallen Streak MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Arabian Nights TV | Demon |
| 2000 | The 10th Kingdom TV | Queen's Talking Mirror |
| 1998 | The Duck MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo MOVIE | Ali Ben Hassad |
| 1997 | Kull the Conqueror MOVIE | Mandara |
| 1994 | Good King Wenceslas MOVIE | Gomon |
| 1994 | Wycliffe TV | Lionel Penmore |
| 1994 | Cadfael TV | Lord Rhysart |
| 1994 | (All Quiet on the) Preston Front TV | Mr Lomax |