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John Golightly

b. 1936

British actor

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About John Golightly

Born 1936. John Golightly is a British actor and television actor.

John Golightly (born 18 May 1936) is a British actor from Resolven, Wales, who has appeared in numerous television productions over a 45-year period.

His father was a transport foreman. After grammar school he trained as an actor at RADA and appeared in repertory theatres across Britain.

His television appearances include Colditz, UFO episode "Sub-Smash", Sapphire & Steel, Mitch, Lovejoy, Inspector Morse, Softly, Softly and Angels. Films include The Heroes of Telemark (1965), Laughter in the Dark (1969) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984).

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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

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Who is John Golightly?

British actor

When was John Golightly born?

John Golightly was born on 18 May 1936 in Resolven.

What is John Golightly's occupation?

John Golightly is an actor and television actor.

What nationality is John Golightly?

John Golightly is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Golightly

· Wikidata: Q6235655

· DBpedia: John Golightly

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