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John Westbrook
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John Westbrook

1922 – 1989 · Teignmouth, England, UK · Active 1951–1984

Born in 1922 in Teignmouth, Devon, John Westbrook is best known for his role in North Sea Hijack (1980), where he brings his deep, mellifluous voice to the film's tense maritime escapades. Though primarily a stage and radio actor, Westbrook's film work adds a unique layer to the cult cinema landscape, particularly in the realm of British exploitation films. His ability to convey tension and drama makes his performance in North Sea Hijack a notable entry in the genre.

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North Sea Hijack

North Sea Hijack

1980 ★ 6.2
as Dawnay

When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.

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Filmography

30 credits
1980s 2 credits
1984
The Dress as Matthew
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 11 credits
1978
The Lord of the Rings as Treebeard (voice)
Movie ★ 6.6
1978
Movie
1978
Blake's 7 as Muller
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Movie
1975
The Breakthrough as Voice of Charon One
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
Movie ★ 4.7
1974
Playhouse as Charon One (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1972
The Edwardians as Allenby
TV ★ 6.3
1971
Justice as Jonathan Osmond Q.C.
TV ★ 7.3
1970
Movie
1960s 11 credits
1969
The Main Chance as Charles Wainwright
TV ★ 8.3
1968
Look at Life: Queue for Gardens as Self - Commentator
Movie
1968
Movie
1968
Look at Life: Mini and Mod as Self - Commentator
Movie
1967
Movie
1966
Movie
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Brigadier General Barrington
TV ★ 5.3
1964
Movie ★ 6.6
1964
The Tomb of Ligeia as Christopher Gough
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
A Prize of Arms as Capt. Stafford
Movie ★ 6.7
1960
Movie ★ 6.6
1950s 6 credits
1958
Room at the Top as Jack Wales
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Rupert of Hentzau as The King / Rudolf Rassendyll
Movie
1957
Movie
1956
Armchair Theatre as Maurice Aubert
TV ★ 6.0
1951
Movie ★ 6.5