Clifton Jones
Clifton Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1937 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1994 |
| Television | Space: 1999 |
Clifton Jones (born 26 July 1937, St. Andrew, Jamaica) is a Jamaican actor known for his roles in British television.
Career[]
He played the role of Jo's boyfriend in the original Theatre Workshop production of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey in 1958.
His first regular role was in Emergency-Ward 10. He actually had an uncredited part in 1959.[1] In 1961, he became a regular in the series as Dr. Jeremiah Sanders. He appeared in the series for nearly one year.[2]
His most prominent role is probably that of David Kano in the first season of the 1970s science fiction TV series Space: 1999.[3]
Jones' other TV credits include Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, Public Eye, Danger Man, Man in a Suitcase, The Troubleshooters, The Persuaders!, The Onedin Line, Survivors, 1990 and The Professionals.
His film roles included appearances in The V.I.P.s (1963), Only When I Larf (1968), Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher (1968), Joanna (1968), Innocent Bystanders (1972), Father, Dear Father (1973), The Great McGonagall (1974) and Sheena (1984). He also voiced the character of Blackavar in the animated feature-film Watership Down (1978).
Partial filmography[]
- Life in Emergency Ward 10 (1959) – (uncredited)
- The V.I.P.s (1963) – Jamaican Passenger
- Only When I Larf (1968) – General Sakut
- Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher (1968) – Chokey
- Joanna (1968) – Black Detective
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) – Black Actor
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) – Hetherton
- Father, Dear Father (1973) – Larry
- The Great McGonagall (1975) – King Theebaw / Policeman / Clerk of the Court / Mr Stewart's Assistant / Zulu Chief / Ruffian / Fop
- Watership Down (1978) – Blackavar (voice)
- Sheena (1984) – King Jabalani
- China Moon (1994) – Dr. Ocampo
References[]
- ^ IMDB Clifton Jones Filmography
- ^ Black in the British Frame: The Black Experience in British Film and Television by Stephen Bourne Page 172
- ^ The Catacombs Catacombs Credits Guide Supporting Cast Clifton Jones David Kano
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