About John Winston
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). John Winston was a British actor, film actor and television actor.
John Winston (24 October 1927 – 19 September 2019) was an English actor. He was known for his supporting appearances in the original 1960s Star Trek series as "Lieutenant Kyle", who served variously as transporter operator or bridge officer, which he reprised – promoted to the rank of commander – for a minor role in the 1982 motion picture Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Filmography The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1966, TV Series) – U.N.C.L.E. Agent Twelve O'Clock High (1966, TV Series) – British Co-Pilot The Time Tunnel (1966, TV Series) – British Sentry (uncredited) / The Guard Star Trek (1966–69, TV Series) – Lt. Kyle / Transporter Chief / Transporter Technician Sole Survivor (1970, TV Movie) – British Pilot Assault on the Wayne (1971, TV Movie) – English Scientist California Split (1974) – Tenor Charlie's Angels (1978, TV Series) – Hotel Clerk Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) – Commander Kyle The Fall Guy (1982, TV Series) – Manager Max Headroom (1987, TV Series) – Plantaganet Lucky/Chances ... (1990, TV Series) – Smythson Star Trek: New Voyages (2004, online TV Series) – Captain Matthew Jefferies (final role)
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Who was John Winston?
English actor (1927–2019)
When was John Winston born?
John Winston was born on 24 October 1927 in Leeds.
When did John Winston die?
John Winston died on 19 September 2019 in California, Los Angeles.
What was John Winston's occupation?
John Winston was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was John Winston?
John Winston was British.
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