About John Cater
Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 77). John Cater was a British stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.
John Edward Cater (17 January 1932 – 21 March 2009) was an English actor.
Early life John Edward Cater was born 17 January 1932 in Hendon, north London. His mother was a performer and a violinist who performed with the famous music hall troupe, The Pierinos. His father, like his grandfather, was a florist in Hendon. They came from a long line of gardeners who worked at Ickworth Park in Suffolk.
Cater was just four years old when he enrolled in dance school. This early training formed the foundation for a lifetime of physical performance.
Death Late in life, Cater's haemochromatosis led to severe arthritis, which significantly inhibited his acting career.
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Who was John Cater?
British actor (1932-2009)
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John Cater was born on 17 January 1932 in Hendon.
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John Cater died on 21 March 2009 in London.
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John Cater was a stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.
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