John Bardon
English actor (1939-2014)
John Michael Jones, better known as John Bardon (25 August 1939 – 12 September 2014), was an English stage and movie actor. He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award in 1988 (1987 season) as 'Best Actor in a Musical' for Kiss Me, Kate.[1] Bardon was known for his role as Jim Branning on the popular BBC television series, EastEnders.
John Bardon | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Michael Jones 25 August 1939 |
| Died | 12 September 2014 (aged 75) Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–2011 |
| Notable work | Jim Branning in EastEnders (1996, 1999–2011) |
| Spouse | Enda Gates (m. 2002 - 2014, his death) |
On 12 September 2014 the BBC announced that Bardon had died at the age of 75 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Laurence Olivier Awards winners". The Society of London Theatre. Retrieved 21 October 2007.
- ↑ "Enders legend John Bardon dies age 75". The Sun. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
Other websites
change- John Bardon on IMDb
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