Acting
John Barron
- Titles
- 17movies42TV shows
- Career
Active from 1958 to 1996, with a break from 1984 to 1995, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 9top three billing
- Average score
70/100
- Highest rated
Jigsaw79/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 24 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics5.4average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.8average 3.7
- Satire & Parody4.4average 2.3
- Situational Comedy4.1average 2.7
- Social Commentary6.2average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism4.3average 3.3
- Historical3.2average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age0.9, average 2.9
- Violence3.1, average 4.3
- Pop Culture1.0, average 2.2
- Family Dynamics3.5, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- British Sitcom 4
- Eccentric Characters 3
- British Comedy 2
- Absurdist Comedy 2
- Character-Driven Comedy 2
- Midlife Crisis 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Workplace Comedy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- DDavid NobbsCreatorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Funny Side of Christmas, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Geoffrey PalmerActorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin- PPauline YatesActorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
John HorsleyActorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin- BBruce BouldActorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
- GGerald BlakeDirector199 Park Lane, Girl in a Black Bikini, The Man in the Mirror
- GGareth GwenlanDirectorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
John Howard DaviesDirectorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, All Gas and Gaiters, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Ronnie HazlehurstComposerThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin- SSally-Jane SpencerActorThe Legacy of Reginald Perrin, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Patricia HodgeActorThe Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
Frederick JaegerActorGirl in a Black Bikini, The Man in the Mirror
Movies and TV shows
161980s
6 titles · average score 72
75
In Sickness and in Health (1985)
TV show · as Sir Reginald Woodley
59
Clash of Loyalties (1983)
as General Haldane
71
Whoops Apocalypse (1982)
TV show · as The Deacon
89
Yes Minister (1980)
TV show
69
The Gentle Touch (1980)
TV show
1970s
8 titles · average score 67
75
Shelley (1979)
TV show
Spooner's Patch (1979)
TV show · as Golf Club President
The Sunday Drama (1977)
TV show · as Doctor
77
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976)
TV show · as Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.'
Victorian Scandals (1976)
TV show · as Colonel Truelove
49
Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973)
as Dr. Stumpfegger
65
Crown Court (1972)
TV show · as Mr. Justice Mitchener / The Hon. Mr. Justice Mitchener
68
Doomwatch (1970)
TV show · as The Minister / Minister
1960s
2 titles · average score 80
The Wednesday Play (1964)
TV show · as Superintendent Melchior
80
The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)
as 1st Sub-Editor (uncredited)