John Hallam

Actor

October 28, 1941 — November 14, 2006 (65 years)
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John William Francis Hallam (28 October 1941 – 14 November 2006[1]) was a Northern Irish character actor.

Born John William Francis Hallam in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he appeared in many film and television roles including Nicholas and Alexandra (1971),Murphy's War (1971), The Pallisers (1974), The Mallens (1979), Flash Gordon (1980), Dragonslayer (1981), the BBC television adaptations of Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). He also appears in the director's cut of the 1973 film The Wicker Man as McTaggart.

He appeared in the science fiction series Doctor Who as the memorable alien "Light" in the serial Ghost Light (1989). He was also known as Barnsey, the prison cell mate of Den Watts in EastEnders.

On November 14, 2006, Hallam died in Clifton, Oxfordshire, England at age 65. He was divorced and had four children.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Sherlock Holmes (1984)
    Sherlock Holmes (1984)4 seasons
  • The 10th Kingdom
    The 10th Kingdom4 episodes
  • Carry on Up the Khyber
    Carry on Up the Khyber1968
  • The Assassination Bureau
    The Assassination Bureau1969
  • The Professionals
    The Professionals5 seasons
  • Love and Bullets
    Love and Bullets1979
  • Antony and Cleopatra
    Antony and Cleopatra1972
  • Thriller (1973)
    Thriller (1973)6 seasons

Known For

  • Dragonslayer
    Dragonslayer1981
  • Lifeforce
    Lifeforce1985
  • The Offence
    The Offence1973
  • Murphy's War
    Murphy's War1971
  • The People That Time Forgot
    The People That Time Forgot1977
  • Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
    Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader1 season
  • A Walk with Love and Death
    A Walk with Love and Death1969
  • The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo on His Journeys to the Ends of the Earth
    The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo on His Journeys to the Ends of the Earth1998
  • Return of the Saint
    Return of the Saint1 season
  • Hennessy
    Hennessy1975
  • The Four Feathers
    The Four Feathers1978
  • Wings (1977)
    Wings (1977)2 seasons
  • When the Whales Came
    When the Whales Came1989
  • A Dirty Knight's Work
    A Dirty Knight's Work1976
  • Under Capricorn
    Under Capricorn2 episodes
  • Moonbase 3
    Moonbase 31 season
  • Arnhem: The Story of an Escape
    Arnhem: The Story of an Escape1976
  • A Season of Giants
    A Season of Giants3 episodes

Filmography

2003
2000
2000
The 10th Kingdom · as Queen's Talking MirrorOn Plex
1998
1997
Kull: The Conqueror · as Mandara
1995
1994
1994
Cadfael · as Lord Rhysart
1994
1994
99-1 · as Mark Wise
1994
1993
Wycliffe · as Lionel Penmore
1991
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves · as Red Headed Baron
1990
A Season of Giants · as Ludovico Buonarotti
1990
She Wolf of London · as Fergus
1990
Zorro · as Captain Dominguez
1989
1989
1989
When the Whales Came · as Treve Pender
1989
1989
Forever Green · as Kazik Zawadzki
1988
1988
The Fortunate Pilgrim · as Hooperman
1987
1987
Knights of God · as Commanding Officer, Wetherby
1986
Casualty · as Big Ted
1986
Return to Treasure Island · as Captain Parker
1986
Prospects · as Tubby Rawlinson
1986
Lovejoy · as Roderick Frew
1985
Santa Claus · as Grizzard, Chauffeur
1985
Lifeforce · as Lamson
1985
King David · as Philistine Armour Bearer
1985
EastEnders · as Barnsey Barnes
1985
Lytton's Diary · as Guadix
1984
Sherlock Holmes (1984) · as GorgianoOn Plex
1984
The Master of Ballantrae · as Captain Harris
1984
One by One · as Major Jenks
1983
Blackadder · as Sir Wilfred Death
1983
Under Capricorn · as Samson Flusky
1982
Ivanhoe · as Herald
1981
Bergerac · as Jacques Le Rozier
1981
Dragonslayer · as Tyrian
1981
Smuggler · as Roach
1980
Flash Gordon · as Luro
1979
Minder · as Gypsy Joe
1979
The Mallens · as Thomas Mallen
1979
The Mallens · as Thomas Mallen
1979
Love and Bullets · as CeruttiOn Plex
1979
1979
Dick Turpin · as Tobias Moat
1978
Return of the Saint · as Bernadotti
1978
The Devil's Crown · as Robert Fitzwalter
1978
Grange Hill · as Mr. Mccarthy
1978
The Four Feathers · as Sergeant Major
1977
The Professionals · as Tug WillisOn Plex
1977
That's Carry On! · as Burpa On Rooftop (archive Footage) (uncredited)
1977
BBC2 Play of the Week · as Graeme Warrack
1977
1977
Wings (1977) · as Harry Farmer
1976
Arnhem: The Story of an Escape · as Graeme Warrack
1976
A Dirty Knight's Work · as Sir Roger
1975
1975
Hennessy · as Boyle
1974
The Pallisers · as Lord Chiltern
1973
The Wicker Man · as Mctaggert
1973
Murder Must Advertise · as Mr. Ingleby
1973
Moonbase 3 · as Dr Peter Conway
1973
1973
Thriller (1973) · as RoscoeOn Plex
1973
The Offence · as Panton
1972
Crown Court · as Alan Clennell
1972
Emmerdale · as Terry Prince
1972
The Adventures of Black Beauty · as Roger Carlisle
1972
Antony and Cleopatra · as ThidiasOn Plex
1971
1971
Quest for Love · as Jonathan Keene
1971
Villain · as Terry
1971
1971
The Last Valley · as Geddes
1971
Murphy's War · as Ellis
1970
A Family At War · as Lieutenant Prideaux
1969
1969
1969
Where's Jack? · as The Captain
1969
The Assassination Bureau · as Bureau Member (uncredited)On Plex
1969
Department S · as Doug Martin
1968
Carry on Up the Khyber · as Burpa On Rooftop (uncredited)On Plex
1968
1967
Much Ado About Nothing · as Other Watchman
1966
1965
Public Eye · as Hart
1964
Horizon · as Rudyerd
1963
Doctor Who · as Light
1956
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame · as Captain Harris