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Jack Smethurst(1932-2022)

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Jack Smethurst in Moonstrike (1963)
Two men who are next-door neighbors constantly battle over seemingly-trivial offenses; on the other hand, their wives are the best of friends. The two couples attempt to win a 'love-thy-neighbor' competition by lying.
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Love Thy Neighbour (1973)
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Jack Smethurst was born on 9 April 1932 in Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Chariots of Fire (1981), For the Love of Ada (1972) and A Kind of Loving (1962). He was married to Julie Nicholls. He died on 16 February 2022 in the UK.
BornApril 9, 1932
DiedFebruary 16, 2022(89)
BornApril 9, 1932
DiedFebruary 16, 2022(89)
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Known for

Brad Davis, Ben Cross, Yves Beneyton, Colin Bruce, Ian Charleson, Dennis Christopher, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Farrell, Daniel Gerroll, Stephen Mallatratt, Alan Polonsky, Struan Rodger, Edward Wiley, Benny Young, and David John in Chariots of Fire (1981)
Chariots of Fire
7.1
  • Sleeping Car Attendant
  • 1981
For the Love of Ada (1972)
For the Love of Ada
5.8
  • Leslie Pollitt
  • 1972
A Kind of Loving (1962)
A Kind of Loving
7.3
  • Conroy
  • 1962
Fred Smith and Mike Strotheide in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1960)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
8.6
TV Series
  • Muff Potter

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Actor

  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Bill Knightley
    • Terry Higgins
    • 2002–2007
  • Casualty (1986)
    Casualty
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Stan Powell
    • Stan Coldwell
    • 2005–2007
  • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mr. Kirkby
    • John Jenkins
    • 1997–2002
  • Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
    Coronation Street
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Stan Wagstaff
    • Johnny Webb
    • Percy Bridge ...
    • 1961–2001
  • City Central (1998)
    City Central
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Ross Sharples
    • 2000
  • Shobna Gulati, Duncan Preston, Julie Walters, and Victoria Wood in dinnerladies (1998)
    dinnerladies
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Bob
    • 1998
  • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
    Last of the Summer Wine
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Davenport
    • 1997
  • La passione (1996)
    La passione
    8.0
    • Mickey O'Farrell
    • 1996
  • Patricia Routledge in Keeping Up Appearances (1990)
    Keeping Up Appearances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Man in 'Phone Box'
    • 1995
  • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, Mark Wingett, and Delia Swan in The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Godfrey Dingle
    • Patrick Craig
    • 1993–1994
  • Richard Ashton, Tony Britton, Anna Dawson, Philip Fox, Susan Hampshire, and Caroline Quentin in Don't Tell Father (1992)
    Don't Tell Father
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Ron Whipple
    • 1992
  • John Goodman in King Ralph (1991)
    King Ralph
    5.4
    • Miranda's Father
    • 1991
  • Isabelle Lucas in Bluebirds (1989)
    Bluebirds
    TV Series
    • Ernest
    • 1989
  • Marti Caine and Philip Madoc in Hilary (1984)
    Hilary
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Kimberley
    • 1984–1986
  • Juliet Bravo (1980)
    Juliet Bravo
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Wally Cater
    • 1982

Soundtrack

  • Voices That Care (1991)
    Voices That Care
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Voices That Care"
    • 1991

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A Kind of Loving
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A Kind of Loving

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • John Smedhurst
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • April 9, 1932
    • Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 16, 2022
    • UK(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Julie Nicholls1957 - February 16, 2022 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
    • Adam Smethurst
  • Other works
    He performed in the pantomime, "Robin Hood And The Babes in the Wood", at the Grand Opera House in York, North Yorkshire, England with Jonathon Morris, John Altman (played "Nasty Nick"), Deborah McAndrew and Phil Rose in the cast.
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    Served in the RAF.

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