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Clifton Jones (born 26 July 1937, St. Andrew, Jamaica) is a Jamaican actor known for his roles in British television.
Clifton Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1937 St. Andrew, Jamaica |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1994 |
| Television | Space: 1999 |
Career
He played the role of Jo's boyfriend in the original Theatre Workshop production of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey in 1958.
His first regular role was in Emergency Ward 10. He actually had an uncredited part in 1959.[1] In 1961, he became a regular in the series as Dr Jeremiah Sanders. He appeared in the series for nearly one year.[2] Another medical role saw him appear as Dr Ferguson in the comedy series Doctor in Charge.
His most prominent role is probably that of David Kano in the first season of the 1970s science fiction TV series Space: 1999.[3]
Jones' other TV credits include Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, Public Eye, Danger Man, Man in a Suitcase, The Troubleshooters, The Persuaders!, The Onedin Line, Survivors, 1990 and The Professionals.
His film roles included appearances in The V.I.P.s (1963), Only When I Larf (1968), Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher (1968), Joanna (1968), Innocent Bystanders (1972), Father, Dear Father (1973), The Great McGonagall (1974) and Sheena (1984). He also voiced the character of Blackavar in the animated feature-film Watership Down (1978).
Partial filmography
- Life in Emergency Ward 10 (1959) – (uncredited)
- The V.I.P.s (1963) – Jamaican Passenger
- Only When I Larf (1968) – General Sakut
- Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher (1968) – Chokey
- Joanna (1968) – Black Detective
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) – Black Actor
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) – Hetherton
- Father, Dear Father (1973) – Larry
- The Great McGonagall (1975) – King Theebaw / Policeman / Clerk of the Court / Mr Stewart's Assistant / Zulu Chief / Ruffian / Fop
- Watership Down (1978) – Blackavar (voice)
- Sheena (1984) – King Jabalani
- China Moon (1994) – Dr. Ocampo
References
- IMDB Clifton Jones Filmography
- Black in the British Frame: The Black Experience in British Film and Television by Stephen Bourne Page 172
- The Catacombs Catacombs Credits Guide Supporting Cast Clifton Jones David Kano
External links
- Clifton Jones at IMDb
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