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John Lee

1928 – 2000

Australian actor, born 1928

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About John Lee

Lived 1928 – 2000 (aged 72). John Lee was an Australian actor, film actor and television actor.

John Lee (31 March 1928 – 21 December 2000) was an Australian actor with an extensive career in film and television in Australia as well as the United Kingdom and the United States.

He is remembered for his roles on television, including Andrew Reynolds in Prisoner, Inspector Ian Timms in Cop Shop, Len Mangel in Neighbours and Philip Stewart in Return to Eden.

He also worked in the United Kingdom throughout the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in series such as The Avengers, The Troubleshooters, Doomwatch, Marked Personal, Warship, Survivors and Wilde Alliance. He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks, which was shown in colour on 23 November 2023 on BBC4.

Filmography

Film

Television 1959

1960ITV Play of the WeekOctavius RobinsonSeason 4, episode 3: "Man and Superman" 1968Man in a SuitcaseThe Killer Inspector GlenSeason 1: (2 episodes)The AvengersMark Pearson Dr. SoamesSeason 5, episode 5: "The Bird Who Knew Too Much" Season 7, episode 1: "The Forget-Me-Knot"1967 1969ITV PlayhouseParker Franz HasendorfenSeason 1, episode 1: "Lord Windermere's Fan" Season 2, episode 39: "Remember the Germans"Softly SoftlySanders ControllerSeason 3, episode 9: "The Hunt" 1970The TroubleshootersRonnie Darling Simon BroadswordSeason 5, episode 13: "You Want a Clockwork Nightingale" Season 6, episode 15: "Hey, We've Got a Problem Here|"1970Softly, Softly: Task ForceColonel BanksSeason 2, episode 10: "Who Wants Pride...?"1970 1971

1972DoomwatchCaptain Jenson

Dr. CordellSeason 1, episode 1: "The Plastic Eaters" Season 2, episode 8: "The Web of Fear"

1977WarshipLieutenant Commander Bill KileySeason 1: (3 episodes) Season 2: (4 episodes)

Season 3: (8 episodes)

1994NeighboursGraeme Clifford 1997Blue HeelersClive McLean Arthur StarlingSeason 1, episode 40: "Without Intent"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Lee?

Australian actor, born 1928 (1928–2000)

When was John Lee born?

John Lee was born on 31 March 1928 in Launceston.

When did John Lee die?

John Lee died on 21 December 2000 in Melbourne.

What was John Lee's occupation?

John Lee was an actor, film actor and television actor.

What nationality was John Lee?

John Lee was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Lee

· Wikidata: Q3181924

· DBpedia: John Lee (Australian actor)

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