About John Hanson
Lived 1922 – 1998 (aged 76). John Hanson was a Canadian and British actor, singer and television actor.
John Stanley Hanson (born John Stanley Watts; 21 August 1920 – 3 December 1998) was a Canadian-born English tenor and actor, who starred in several West End musicals during the 1960s and 1970s.
He was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, of English parents, who moved back across the Atlantic three years later. Hanson was most famous for his role as the "Red Shadow", the hero of the musical The Desert Song,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hanson?
English tenor and actor (1922-1998)
When was John Hanson born?
John Hanson was born on 31 August 1922.
When did John Hanson die?
John Hanson died on 3 December 1998.
What was John Hanson's occupation?
John Hanson was an actor, singer and television actor.
What nationality was John Hanson?
John Hanson was Canadian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hanson (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hanson. https://biography.guide/john-hanson-actor/
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