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John M. East
★ Acting

John M. East

1860 – 1924 · London, United Kingdom · Active 1960–1996

John M. East, born in 1860, was a British actor who made notable contributions to cult cinema in the late 1970s. He appears in The Playbirds (1978), a film that blends eroticism with the cheeky humor of the era, and Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair (1979), where his performance adds depth to the film's exploration of adult themes. East's work in Queen of the Blues (1979) further cements his role in the realm of exploitation films, showcasing the transition of British cinema into more provocative narratives.

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The Playbirds

The Playbirds

1978 ★ 5.0
as Mediaman

In order to unmask a pathological killer who is targeting the beautiful centrefolds of Playbirds magazine, a sexy policewoman Lucy Sheridan puts her life and reputation on the line by sleeping with millionaire publisher Harry Dougan. The Chief Superintendant and Police Commissioner are keeping a close eye on her, but time is running out fast.

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Filmography

22 credits
1990s 1 credit
1996
Movie ★ 3.7
1980s 4 credits
1983
Hellcat Mud Wrestlers as Self - Interviewer
Movie ★ 4.7
1981
Emmanuelle in Soho as Bill Anderson
Movie ★ 3.9
1980
Movie ★ 3.6
1970s 7 credits
1979
Movie ★ 3.4
1978
The Playbirds as Mediaman
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
Mind Your Language as Justice of the Peace
TV ★ 8.3
1977
Mind Your Language as The Interviewer
TV ★ 8.3
1976
The Fosters as Arthur
TV ★ 5.8
1972
Romany Jones as The Radio Announcer (voice)
TV ★ 6.8
1960s 5 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.3
1967
Omnibus as Self
TV ★ 7.2
1964
Theatre 625 as Policeman
TV ★ 7.2
1963
TV ★ 7.0
1960
Shoot to Kill as Boris Altovitch
Movie ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
1980s 5 credits
1983
Movie ★ 4.7
1983
Movie ★ 4.7
1981
Movie ★ 3.9
1980
Movie ★ 3.6