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Born:
1936-05-18

Birthplace:
Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Credits:
28 Total Roles

John Golightly

Acting

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Biography

John Golightly (born 18 May 1936) is a British actor from Resolven, Wales, who has appeared in numerous television productions over a 45-year period

His father was a transport foreman. After grammar school he trained as an actor at RADA and appeared in repertory theatres across Britain.

His television appearances include Colditz, UFO episode "Sub-Smash", Sapphire & Steel, Lovejoy, Inspector Morse, Softly, Softly and Angels.Films include The Heroes of Telemark (1965), Laughter in the Dark (1969) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). He has also appeared on Broadway.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1989 Norbert Smith: A Life MOVIE German Sergeant
1989 Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story TV Inspector Clair
1988 The Fear TV Barman
1986 Ladies' Night MOVIE Greenhow
1986 Lovejoy TV Hotel Manager
1985 Lifeforce MOVIE Colonel
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four MOVIE Patrolman
1984 Sakharov MOVIE Self
1982 Shine on Harvey Moon TV Sergeant Hutchinson
1981 Bergerac TV Buxton

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