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John Salthouse
Acting

John Salthouse

Born 1951-06-16
London, England
Department: Acting

Biography

John Salthouse is a British actor and producer. His best-known screen roles are those of Tony in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party and DI Roy Galloway in The Bill from 1984 to 1987. He is married to the actress Heather Tobias and had previously been a professional footballer until injury had forced him to retire. He had played for Crystal Palace under his birth name of John Lewis in the 1960s, a fact which he drew on in playing the sullen Tony in Abigail's Party.

Known For

Prominent works featuring John Salthouse

An American Werewolf in London
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An American Werewolf in London

1981
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The Spy Who Loved Me
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The Spy Who Loved Me

1977
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Tales from the Crypt
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Tales from the Crypt

1989
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A Bridge Too Far
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A Bridge Too Far

1977
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Play for Today
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Play for Today

1970
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Casualty
TV
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Casualty

1986
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Spooks
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Spooks

2002
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Lewis
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Lewis

2007
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The Bill
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The Bill

1984
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Heartbeat
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Heartbeat

1992
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (46 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Great Train RobberyThe Great Train RobberyDCI Sid BradberyTV Series2013
SilkSilkMichael WardTV Series2011
Goal III: Taking on the WorldGoal III: Taking on the WorldNewcastle ManagerMovie2009
The Marchioness DisasterJohn PerksMovie2008
All About 'Abigail's Party'All About 'Abigail's Party'SelfMovie2007
LewisLewisCharles AcresTV Series2007
The 50 Greatest Television DramasThe 50 Greatest Television DramasSelfMovie2007
The Secretary Who Stole £4 MillionTony De-LaureyMovie2005
SpooksSpooksJames CroweTV Series2002
Daylight RobberyDaylight RobberyDI FinchTV Series1999
Dream TeamDream TeamSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Rich DeceiverRich DeceiverRobert BeasleyMovie1995
The TurnaroundThe TurnaroundD.I. Jack RobberMovie1995
SharmanSharmanD.I. Jack RobberTV Series1995
HeartbeatHeartbeatRichard EalhamTV Series1992
MaigretMaigretSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptCutterTV Series1989
Prick Up Your EarsPrick Up Your EarsChauffeurMovie1987
CasualtyCasualtyChris WestonTV Series1986
CasualtyCasualtyFrank SwedenerTV Series1986
Glamour NightGlamour NightGlynMovie1985
Number OneNumber OneGuest CommentatorMovie1985
Give My Regards to Broad StreetGive My Regards to Broad StreetTom the RoadieMovie1984
The BillThe BillRoy GallowayTV Series1984
Those Glory Glory DaysThose Glory Glory DaysDanny Blanchflower (1961)Movie1983
TaggartTaggartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
Mike Leigh: Making PlaysMike Leigh: Making PlaysSelf (archive footage)Movie1982
An American Werewolf in LondonAn American Werewolf in LondonBobby at CinemaMovie1981
The Back PageThe Back PageBinocularsMovie1978
Enemy at the DoorEnemy at the DoorPeter GirardTV Series1978
A Christmas CarolA Christmas CarolYoung ScroogeMovie1977
Abigail's PartyAbigail's PartyTonyMovie1977
A Sharp Intake of BreathA Sharp Intake of BreathAndrewTV Series1977
The Spy Who Loved MeThe Spy Who Loved MeHMS Ranger CrewmanMovie1977
A Bridge Too FarA Bridge Too FarPvt. 'Ginger' MarshMovie1977
Maidens' TripEli BlossomTV Series1977
It's Not Quite CricketGaryMovie1977
Love on a GunboatLove on a GunboatBus conductorMovie1977
I Didn't Know You CaredI Didn't Know You CaredRudyard KettleTV Series1975
Big ZapperBig ZapperKono's HenchmanMovie1973
Man Above MenMan Above MenAndrewsMovie1973
MatesMatesTerryMovie1971
Play for TodayPlay for TodayBus ConductorTV Series1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayAndrewsTV Series1970
ITV PlayhouseITV PlayhouseGaryTV Series1967
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenCliffTV Series1955