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John Standing

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir John Ronald Leon, 4th Baronet (born 16 August 1934) is an English actor and baronet who is known as John Standing
Born: Thu, Aug 16 1934
Birthplace: London, England, UK
John Standing is 90 years old
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Poster of Can You Hear Me?
Can You Hear Me?
John Standing was 89 in Can You Hear Me? as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2024
Poster of The Great Escaper
The Great Escaper
John Standing was 89 in The Great Escaper as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of May… I Have This Dance?
May… I Have This Dance?
John Standing was 85 in May… I Have This Dance? as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 2020
Poster of A Family Affair
A Family Affair
John Standing was 84 in A Family Affair as 'Bernard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2019
Poster of Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
John Standing was 84 in Churchill and the Movie Mogul as 'Additional Voices'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
John Standing was 83 in King Lear as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 2018
Poster of The Happy Prince
The Happy Prince
John Standing was 83 in The Happy Prince as 'Dr. Tucker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2018
Poster of The Hippopotamus
The Hippopotamus
John Standing was 82 in The Hippopotamus as 'Podmore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 2017
Poster of Churchill's Secret
Churchill's Secret
John Standing was 81 in Churchill's Secret as 'Lord Camrose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 2016
Poster of The Last Resort
The Last Resort
John Standing was 80 in The Last Resort as 'Mr. Carpenter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of Queen & Country
Queen & Country
John Standing was 80 in Queen & Country as 'Grandfather George'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2014
Poster of The Shadow in the North
The Shadow in the North
John Standing was 73 in The Shadow in the North as 'Webster Garland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 2007
Poster of Consenting Adults
Consenting Adults
John Standing was 73 in Consenting Adults as 'Lord Goddard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2007
Poster of The Contractor
The Contractor
John Standing was 72 in The Contractor as 'Sir Anthony'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 2007
Poster of I Want Candy
I Want Candy
John Standing was 72 in I Want Candy as 'Michael de Vere'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of Rabbit Fever
Rabbit Fever
John Standing was 72 in Rabbit Fever as 'Ally's dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
John Standing was 71 in Scoop as 'Garden Party Guest'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
John Standing was 71 in V for Vendetta as 'Lilliman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 2006
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
John Standing was 71 in Lassie as 'French'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2005
Poster of Animal
Animal
John Standing was 70 in Animal as 'Dean Frydman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2005
Poster of A Good Woman
A Good Woman
John Standing was 70 in A Good Woman as 'Dumby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2004
Poster of Shoreditch
Shoreditch
John Standing was 69 in Shoreditch as 'Jenson Thackery'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2003
Poster of The Real Jane Austen
The Real Jane Austen
John Standing was 68 in The Real Jane Austen as 'Mr. Austen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 2002
Poster of The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
John Standing was 67 in The Gathering Storm as 'Lord Moyne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 2002
Poster of The Falklands Play
The Falklands Play
John Standing was 67 in The Falklands Play as 'Rt Hon William Whitelaw CH MC MP (Home Secretary)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of Pandaemonium
Pandaemonium
John Standing was 66 in Pandaemonium as 'Rev Holland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2001
Poster of Queen's Messenger
Queen's Messenger
John Standing was 66 in Queen's Messenger
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Calling
The Calling
John Standing was 66 in The Calling as 'Jack Plummer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 2000
Poster of Longitude
Longitude
John Standing was 65 in Longitude as 'Capt. Proctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of Mad Cows
Mad Cows
John Standing was 65 in Mad Cows as 'Politician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Rogue Trader
Rogue Trader
John Standing was 64 in Rogue Trader as 'Peter Baring'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of 8 ½ Women
8 ½ Women
John Standing was 64 in 8 ½ Women as 'Philip Emmenthal'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1999
Poster of The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little
John Standing was 63 in The Man Who Knew Too Little as 'Embleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Mrs. Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway
John Standing was 63 in Mrs. Dalloway as 'Richard Dalloway'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1997
Poster of The Woman In White
The Woman In White
John Standing was 62 in The Woman In White as 'Mr. Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Riders
Riders
John Standing was 58 in Riders as 'Malise Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Chaplin
Chaplin
John Standing was 58 in Chaplin as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1992
Poster of The Count of Solar
The Count of Solar
John Standing was 57 in The Count of Solar as 'Coudray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1992
Poster of Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
John Standing was 57 in Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel as 'Whitfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Night of the Fox
Night of the Fox
John Standing was 56 in Night of the Fox as 'Alan Stacey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1990
Poster of Chameleons
Chameleons
John Standing was 55 in Chameleons as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of The Endless Game
The Endless Game
John Standing was 55 in The Endless Game as 'Belfrage'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 20 1989
Poster of Dark Holiday
Dark Holiday
John Standing was 54 in Dark Holiday as 'Charnaud'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1989
Poster of Flapjack Floozie
Flapjack Floozie
John Standing was 53 in Flapjack Floozie as 'Dr. Kipper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Nightflyers
Nightflyers
John Standing was 53 in Nightflyers as 'D'Branin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Visitors
Visitors
John Standing was 52 in Visitors as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1987
Poster of The Biko Inquest
The Biko Inquest
John Standing was 50 in The Biko Inquest as 'Van Rensburg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1984
Poster of To Catch a King
To Catch a King
John Standing was 49 in To Catch a King as 'The Duke of Windsor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1984
Poster of Pygmalion
Pygmalion
John Standing was 49 in Pygmalion as 'Colonel Pickering'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1983
Poster of Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
John Standing was 48 in Privates on Parade as 'Captain Sholto Savory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1983
Poster of Invitation to the Wedding
Invitation to the Wedding
John Standing was 48 in Invitation to the Wedding
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
John Standing was 46 in The Elephant Man as 'Fox'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of The Sea Wolves
The Sea Wolves
John Standing was 45 in The Sea Wolves as 'Finley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1980
Poster of The Class Of Miss MacMichael
The Class Of Miss MacMichael
John Standing was 44 in The Class Of Miss MacMichael as 'Charles Fairbrother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1979
Poster of The Legacy
The Legacy
John Standing was 44 in The Legacy as 'Jason Mountolive'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of The Sinking of the HMS Victoria
The Sinking of the HMS Victoria
John Standing was 43 in The Sinking of the HMS Victoria as 'Captain Winsloe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1977
Poster of The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed
John Standing was 42 in The Eagle Has Landed as 'Father Verecker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of Rogue Male
Rogue Male
John Standing was 42 in Rogue Male as 'Major Quive-Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Au Pair Girls
Au Pair Girls
John Standing was 37 in Au Pair Girls as 'Buster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of Zee and Co.
Zee and Co.
John Standing was 36 in Zee and Co. as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1971
Poster of All the Right Noises
All the Right Noises
John Standing was 36 in All the Right Noises as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1970
Poster of Wine of India
Wine of India
John Standing was 35 in Wine of India as 'Russ'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
John Standing was 35 in Charley's Aunt as 'Jack Chesney'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of A Touch of Love
A Touch of Love
John Standing was 35 in A Touch of Love as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of Torture Garden
Torture Garden
John Standing was 33 in Torture Garden as 'Leo Winston (segment 3 "Mr. Steinway")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Walk Don't Run
Walk Don't Run
John Standing was 31 in Walk Don't Run as 'Julius D. Haversack'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1966
Poster of The Psychopath
The Psychopath
John Standing was 31 in The Psychopath as 'Mark Von Sturm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1966
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
John Standing was 31 in King Rat as 'Daven'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Sharp at Four
Sharp at Four
John Standing was 29 in Sharp at Four as 'Sutcliffe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1964
Poster of Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
John Standing was 29 in Hot Enough for June as 'Men's Room Attendant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Iron Maiden
The Iron Maiden
John Standing was 28 in The Iron Maiden as 'Humphrey Gore-Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1963
Poster of The Wild and the Willing
The Wild and the Willing
John Standing was 28 in The Wild and the Willing as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1962
Poster of A Pair of Briefs
A Pair of Briefs
John Standing was 27 in A Pair of Briefs as 'Hubert Shannon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Patrick Melrose
Patrick Melrose
John Standing was 83+ in Patrick Melrose as 'George Watford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2018
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
John Standing was 82+ in The Crown as 'Imbert-Terry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
John Standing was 78+ in Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife as 'Lord George Meriot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 23 2012
Poster of Borgia
Borgia
John Standing was 77+ in Borgia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
John Standing was 76+ in Game of Thrones as 'Jon Arryn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2011
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
John Standing was 72+ in Fallen Angel as 'Voice of Francis Youlgreave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 11 2007
Poster of The Line of Beauty
The Line of Beauty
John Standing was 71+ in The Line of Beauty as 'Lord Kessler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 17 2006
Poster of King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
John Standing was 69+ in King Solomon's Mines as 'Dr. Sam Maitland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 13 2004
Poster of Keen Eddie
Keen Eddie
John Standing was 68+ in Keen Eddie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of In Deep
In Deep
John Standing was 66+ in In Deep as 'Ritchie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2001
Poster of Love in a Cold Climate
Love in a Cold Climate
John Standing was 66+ in Love in a Cold Climate as 'Lord Montdore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 2001
Poster of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
John Standing was 64+ in Joan of Arc as 'Archbishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 16 1999
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
John Standing was 64+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time
John Standing was 63+ in A Dance to the Music of Time as 'Nicholas Jenkins (older)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1997
Poster of Lexx
Lexx
John Standing was 62+ in Lexx as 'Count Dracul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 18 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Standing was 62+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Charles Rust, Will Tunstall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
John Standing was 61+ in Gulliver's Travels as 'Admiral Bolgolam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of The Choir
The Choir
John Standing was 60+ in The Choir as 'Bishop Robert Young'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of Old Boy Network
Old Boy Network
John Standing was 57+ in Old Boy Network
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1992
Poster of Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana
John Standing was 57+ in Eerie, Indiana as 'Professor Nigel Zirchon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of Paddington Bear
Paddington Bear
John Standing was 55+ in Paddington Bear as 'Mr. Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
John Standing was 54+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Colonnel Toby Luttrell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law
John Standing was 54+ in Murphy's Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 1988
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
John Standing was 52+ in L.A. Law as 'Nigel Morris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Lime Street
Lime Street
John Standing was 51+ in Lime Street as 'Edward Wingate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
John Standing was 50+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Arthur Constable, Chief Daniel Trent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
John Standing was 50+ in Hunter as 'George Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
John Standing was 48+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of The Other 'Arf
The Other 'Arf
John Standing was 45+ in The Other 'Arf
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 30 1980
Poster of Shillingbury Tales
Shillingbury Tales
John Standing was 45+ in Shillingbury Tales
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
John Standing was 45+ in Hart to Hart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
John Standing was 45+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Beryl Reid
Beryl Reid
John Standing was 43+ in Beryl Reid
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 12 1977
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
John Standing was 41+ in Space: 1999 as 'Pasc'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
John Standing was 38+ in Van der Valk as 'Ehrlich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
John Standing was 37+ in The Frighteners as 'Tony Wardle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
John Standing was 37+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Lord Amberley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
John Standing was 35+ in The First Churchills as 'Sidney Godolphin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
John Standing was 34+ in The Main Chance as 'Lord Radchester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
John Standing was 28+ in The Saint as 'Gendarme'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Standing was 26+ in The Avengers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
John Standing was 21+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Sutcliffe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956