John Alderton is an English retired actor active in the theater since 1961, having made few theatrical movies. He is best known for his roles in Upstairs, Downstairs, Thomas & Sarah, Wodehouse Playhouse, Little Mission, Please Sir!, and Fireman Sam
Profile Summary
| Name | John Alderton |
| Date of Birth | 27 November 1940 |
| Active Years in the Industry | 1963–2010 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) |
Jill Browne (m. 1964; div. 1969)
Pauline Collins (m. 1969)
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| Net Worth | Estimated between $1 million and $5 million. |
| Children | Three children |
Early Life of Alderton
Alderton was born on 27 November 1940 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the son of Ivy (née Handley) and Gordon John Alderton. He grew up in Hull where he attended Kingston High School.
Alderton’s Illness as at 2021
John Alderton is speculated to have an illness, and his health condition is not good. Perhaps because of the actor’s less limited appearance on set. The renowned English actor John Alderton, was seriously ill as at 2021 and was admitted into the hospital with his wife, it was an illness that has not been documented on social media, fortunately enough, Alderton is still alive.
After having examinations at Swanage Health Center, John Alderton and his wife traveled to Poole Hospital for a check-up in 2011. They praised the hospital’s warmth, praising the exceptional care facility.
Though believing to experience severe discomfort in his body, the actor may have gone for a routine check-up.
Alderton Acting Journey
He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1961 and appeared in their production of The Doctor and The Devils by Dylan Thomas. He made his first stage appearance with the repertory company of the Theatre Royal, York in August 1961, in Badger’s Green by R.C. Sherriff. After a period in repertory, he made his first London appearance at the Mermaid, November 1965, as Harold Crompton in Spring and Port Wine, later transferring with the production to the Apollo. At the Aldwych. In March 1969, he played Eric Hoyden in the RSC’s production of Dutch Uncle. At the Comedy Theatre, July 1969, he played Jimmy Cooper in The Night I Chased the Women with an Eel. At the Howff, October 1973, he played Stanley in Punch and Judy Stories, and played the same part in “Judies” at the Comedy, January 1974. At the Shaw, January 1975, he played Stanley in Pinter’s The Birthday Party. At the Apollo, May 1976, he played four parts in Ayckbourn’s Confusions.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Alderton had few roles. He narrated BBC1’s children’s original animated series Little Miss in 1983 (with his wife Pauline Collins) and, from 1987 to 1994, narrated and voiced all the characters in the original series of Fireman Sam. In 1988, he starred as Surgeon Robert Sandy in Tales of the Unexpected, in the episode The Surgeon, and from 1989 to 1992 he starred in the series Forever Green as the character Jack Boult. he also appeared in the film Clockwork Mice in 1995.
Alderton played opposite his wife Pauline in Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War in 2002 and made something of a comeback in the 2003 film, Calendar Girls. Then, in 2004 he played a role in the BBC series of Anthony Trollope’s He Knew He Was Right. Also in 2004, Alderton starred in the first series of ITV 1’s Doc Martin in an episode entitled “Of All The Harbours in All The Towns” as sailor John Slater, a friend and former lover of Aunt Joan. He played Christopher Casby in the 2008 BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Little Dorrit.
Marital Life
Alderton is married to actress Jill Browne in 1964, John Alderton married his lovely wife, Jill Browne who was an actress. She appeared in Emergency-Ward 10 (1957), ITV Television Playhouse (1955), and Violent Moment (1959). She was born in Chingford, Essex, Englandmon September 21， 1937.
The couple split after having a daughter, Kate who is also an actress according to Wikipedia.
In 1969, John remarried Pauline Collins and the couple had three children: two sons and a daughter.
John Alderton Net Worth
The retired actor John Alderton’s net worth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million.
He has over 48 years of job experience and must have amassed sufficient wealth to support himself.
He was one of England’s top actors at the time. The actor may be worth something at his young age based on his savings and investment bonuses.
