STAGE and screen actor John Nettleton has died aged 94.
Here we take a look at the stars successful career and the family he leaves behind.
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Who was John Nettleton?
John Nettleton was born in London on February 5, 1929.
He was an English actor who built up an illustrious career in television which spanned more than five decades.
On July 14, 2023, representatives confirmed the news of Nettleton’s death and paid tribute to the late star.
A statement from his agent, Scott Marshall Partners, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client and much-loved stage and screen actor John Nettleton at the age of 94.
“He is survived by his wife Deirdre, three children and five grandchildren.”
Who is John Nettleton’s wife Deirdre Doone?
John leaves behind wife Deirdre Doone.
She is an actress known for Esther Kahn, BBC Sunday-Night Theatre and Degrees of Error.
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According to reports, the couple had been married since 1954.
Who are John Nettleton’s children?
As mentioned above, John also leaves behind three children.
The actor is also survived by five grandchildren.
Aside from this information, not much else is known about the late stars family life.
What was John Nettleton famous for?
John Nettleton was best known for portraying Sir Arnold Robinson in the political satire sitcom and in its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, in the 1980s.
He also found success in another political role, playing Conservative MP Sir Stephen Baxter in the British sitcom The New Statesman, opposite comedian Rik Mayall.
Nettleton’s other TV credits include appearing in detective dramas Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War and long-running medical series Casualty.
Comedy dramas Kingdom and Brass are also among his show billings as well as 1987’s East Of Ipswich, which was written by Sir Michael Palin.
During his career, Nettleton also swapped the screen for the stage, featuring in numerous productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Old Vic.
His theatre work included Harley Granville-Barker’s The Voysey Inheritance and an adaptation of The Wind In The Willows at the National Theatre.
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