John McEnery

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John McEnery (1943-2019) was a British actor and writer. At age 20 he found his first stage work, spending three seasons with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. He joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He starred alongside Claude Jade and Jean-Pierre Cassel in Gérard Brach's bittersweet The Boat on the Grass about a girl between two friends and appeared as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. He was nominated for a BAFTA for the latter performance. He also appeared in the film Nicholas and Alexandra. In 2008, he appeared in a guest role in Sidetracked, the first episode of Wallander. In 1998 he wrote the play Merry Christmas, Mr. Burbage in honour of the 400th anniversary of the creation of the Globe Theatre. McEnery is survived by two daughters, Phoebe and Chloe, by...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2003
    Girl with a Pearl Earring

    Apothecary • Acting

  2. 2003
  3. 1998
    Tess of the D'Urbervilles

    Jack Durbeyfield • Acting

  4. 1997
    Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe

    The Governor of Harfleur / Archbishop of Canterbury / Pistol • Acting

  5. 1996
    When Saturday Comes

    Joe Muir • Acting

  6. 1996
  7. 1994
    Black Beauty

    Mr. York • Acting

  8. 1993
    Abraham

    Königsberater • Acting

John McEnery - Aperture