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John Boxer

1909 – 1982

British actor

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Lived 1909 – 1982 (aged 73). John Boxer was a British actor and television actor.

John Boxer (25 April 1909 – 22 August 1982) was a British film and television actor. His television appearances included Emergency – Ward 10, Dixon of Dock Green, The Saint, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Onedin Line and The Life and Times of David Lloyd George.

Selected filmography

Escape Me Never (1935) - Undetermined Role (uncredited) There Ain't No Justice (1939) - Mr. Short (uncredited) Convoy (1940) - German Captain (uncredited) George and Margaret (1940) - Claude The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) - Hotel Receptionist (uncredited) The Big Blockade (1942) - Press The Day Will Dawn (1942) - U-Boat Commander Flying Fortress (1942) - Meteorologist (uncredited) The Foreman Went to France (1942) - Official (uncredited) The Goose Steps Out (1942) - British Pilot (uncredited) In Which We Serve (1942) - Hollet The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) - Soldier (uncredited) The Flemish Farm (1943) - Cyclist (uncredited) Millions Like Us (1943) - Tom The Demi-Paradise (1943) - British sailor San Demetrio London (1943) - Naval Officer (uncredited) The Halfway House (1944) - The Doctor Tawny Pipit (1944) - Soldier On Manoeuvre (uncredited) The Way Ahead (1944) - Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited) Waterloo Road (1945) - Policeman in Fight in Arcade (uncredited) The October Man (1947) - Det. Sgt. Troth The White Unicorn (1947) - Bill (uncredited) Take My Life (1947) - Policeman Making Charge Statement (uncredited) My Brother's Keeper (1948) - Police Sgt. Bert Foreman London Belongs to Me (1948) - Prison Officer (uncredited) Feature Story (1949) The Blue Lagoon (1949) - Nick Cobbert It's Not Cricket (1949) - MP #1 Man on the Run (1949) - Radio Control Officer Stop Press Girl (1949) - Pub Landlord (uncredited) Marry Me! (1949) - Policeman (uncredited) Don't Ever Leave Me (1949) - Policeman at Pillar Box (uncredited) Madeleine (1950) - Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited) Waterfront (1950) - Policeman (uncredited) The Woman in Question (1950) - Detective Lucas (uncredited) The Clouded Yellow (1950) - Keswick Police Sgt (uncredited) Highly Dangerous (1950) - Police Sergeant at Customs Cafe (uncredited) Mr Drake's Duck (1951) - Sergeant Pool of London (1951) - Detective in Pub (uncredited) Laughter in Paradise (1951) - Const. Charles Baker (uncredited) High Treason (1951) - Ships Radio Operator (uncredited) One Stop Shop (1953) - Bob Selby Street Corner (1953) - Policeman Outside Jewellers (uncredited) The Red Beret (1953) - Flight Sgt. Box Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953) - Accountant in Office (uncredited) Diplomatic Passport (1954) - Policeman (uncredited) The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) - Customes Man (uncredited) Secret Venture (1955) - Inspector Dalton Brothers in Law (1957) - Mr. Johnson The Tommy Steele Story (1957) - Paul Lincoln The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) - Major Hughes Undercover Girl (1958) - Ken Farrell, the Editor Heart of a Child (1958) - Breuer Violent Moment (1959) - Det. Sgt. Jarman (uncredited) Victim (1961) - Policeman in Cell (uncredited) Emergency (1962) - Prison Governor Heavens Above! (1963) - Stockbroker (uncredited) Hide and Seek (1964) - Secretary at Ministry For the Love of Ada (1972) - Vicar Frenzy (1972) - Sir George Gandhi (1982) - Court Reporter #2 (final film role)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Boxer?

British actor (1909-1982)

When was John Boxer born?

John Boxer was born on 25 April 1909 in Metropolitan Borough of Hackney.

When did John Boxer die?

John Boxer died on 22 August 1982 in Brighton.

What was John Boxer's occupation?

John Boxer was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was John Boxer?

John Boxer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Boxer

· Wikidata: Q6222731

· DBpedia: John Boxer (British actor)

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