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John Nettles
Birth at
11 October 1943
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Actor John Nettles was born in Cornwell, England on October 11, 1943. John did not know his family, he was adopted by his adoptive parents. After graduating from school, Nettles entered the University of Southampton: for further study, he chose the historical and philosophical faculty. After receiving university education, he worked as a teacher for some time. But John was always attracted to the scene, and he decided to try himself in this field. The first performances of the actor are associated
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Actor John Nettles was born in Cornwell, England on October 11, 1943. John did not know his family, he was adopted by his adoptive parents. After graduating from school, Nettles entered the University of Southampton: for further study, he chose the historical and philosophical faculty. After receiving university education, he worked as a teacher for some time. But John was always attracted to the scene, and he decided to try himself in this field. The first performances of the actor are associated with the stage of the London Royal Theatre. For three years, Nettles played in other theaters in different cities: his performances are remembered in Southampton, Bristol and Stratford.
In the 70s, Nettles began to star in the television series A Family at War, The Adventures of Black Beauty, Robin Hood and others. His most successful role was as Sergeant Jim Bergerac. This favorite of viewers along with the series “Bergerac” did not leave the television screen until 1993. John Nettles also worked on radio, and his voice was heard in the nineties in every British home. New series,
Purely English Murders" The broadcast, which began in 1997, brought Nettles fame as Chief Inspector of Barneby.
John Nettles was married twice. His second wife, Catherine, lives with her famous husband near Stratford. His daughter Emma lives and works in Jersey. As a versatile creative man, Nettles wrote several books: Jersey Bergerac, Jersey John Nettles, and Nudity in a Public Place.