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John Forrest

1931 – 2012

Actor, artist and stage magician

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Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 80). John Forrest was an actor.

John Forrest (14 May 1931 – 28 March 2012) was an American-born British actor, artist and stage magician probably best remembered today for playing the young Herbert Pocket in the film Great Expectations, directed by David Lean.

Early life and education He was born as John Forsht in Bridgeport in Connecticut in 1931 to an American lawyer father and British artist mother. On the breakup of the marriage during which period his mother, herself an artist, encouraged him to take up painting. By now, Forrest was balancing his acting career with that of a professional magician, making his début at Fulham Town Hall in 1955. Later, he was to become a member of the Inner Magic Circle. 1948: Bonnie Prince Charlie – Neil (uncredited) 1951: The Franchise Affair – Leslis Wynn 1952: Gift Horse (aka Glory at Sea) – Sub-Lieutenant Appleby, the Captain's Steward 1961: Very Important Person (aka A Coming Out Party) – "Grassy" Green

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes 1957 Thunder in the West Jonathan Carey 6 episodes 1958 Good Wives Fred Vaughn 6 episodes 1959 Emergency Ward 10 Charles Wood 6 episodes 1959 Armchair Theatre Jeremy 1 episode 1964 Dr. Finlay's Casebook Forbes Thompson 1 episode 1970 Omnibus Beadle Episode: "A Requiem for Modigliani"

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Who was John Forrest?

actor, artist and stage magician

When was John Forrest born?

John Forrest was born on 14 May 1931.

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John Forrest died on 28 March 2012.

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John Forrest was an actor.

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· Wikipedia: John Forrest

· Wikidata: Q124308538

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