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John Altman
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John Altman

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Born 1952 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK · Active 1978–2025

John Altman, an actor known for his work in the 1970s, delivers a memorable performance in The First Great Train Robbery (1978). Set against the backdrop of a meticulously planned heist, Altman's role adds a layer of intrigue to this cult classic. His involvement in such a pivotal film highlights the gritty charm of the era's crime cinema, making him a notable figure in the exploration of heist narratives. Altman's contribution to this genre continues to resonate with enthusiasts of cult and exploitation films.

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The First Great Train Robbery

The First Great Train Robbery

1978 ★ 6.7
as First Pickpocket

In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Return of the Jedi
1983
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
An American Werewolf in London
1981
The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
The First Great Train Robbery
1978
Quadrophenia (1979)
Quadrophenia
1979
EastEnders (1985)
EastEnders
1985
Chef (1993)
Chef
1993

Filmography

47 credits
2020s 6 credits
2025
The Last Grail Hunter
Movie
2024
Unsinkable as Bosun Fletcher
TV ★ 10.0
2023
1066 as Earl Leofric
Movie ★ 5.0
2023
Repentance as Harry
Movie ★ 3.0
2022
Demons at Dawn as Carlos Rudinski
Movie ★ 2.7
2021
The Krays: Gangsters Behind Bars as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2010s 9 credits
2019
Lucas and Albert as Charlie
Movie ★ 4.0
2019
Quadrophenia: Our Generation as Self
Movie
2017
Is This Now as Johnny
Movie ★ 6.0
2017
June Brown at 90: A Walford Legend as Self
Movie ★ 3.5
2016
Perfect Break as Michael
Movie
2016
The Real Marigold Hotel as Self
TV ★ 8.0
2015
My Lonely Me as Tom
Movie ★ 6.0
2014
What's the Score as John Altman
Movie
2010
Celebrity Coach Trip as Self
TV ★ 7.0
2000s 8 credits
2009
Totally Saturday
TV
2008
Celebrity Juice as Self
TV ★ 6.6
2007
The Alan Titchmarsh Show as Self
TV ★ 4.5
2006
The Insane as John Vincent Narration
Movie ★ 7.0
2006
The All Star Talent Show
TV
2005
Hell to Pay as Policeman
Movie ★ 6.5
2004
Celebrity Fear Factor UK
TV
2002
Bo' Selecta!
TV ★ 7.1
1990s 8 credits
1996
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Movie
1995
Black Hearts in Battersea as Midwink
TV
1994
To Die For as Dogger
Movie ★ 2.6
1994
Pussy in Boots as The Wicked Giant
Movie ★ 9.5
1993
The Higher Mortals as Mr. Thomas
Movie ★ 8.0
1993
Chef as Pianist
TV ★ 7.6
1991
The Ghosts of Oxford Street as Thomas de Quincey
Movie ★ 6.4
1991
Pebble Mill as Self
TV ★ 4.1
1980s 10 credits
1989
My Brother David as Nick Cotton (EastEnders - Archive footage) (Uncredited)
Movie
1989
The Paradise Club as Eddie
TV ★ 6.2
1988
Gentlemen and Players as Baz Newell
TV ★ 6.5
1985
EastEnders as Nicholas Charles "Nick" Cotton
TV ★ 4.2
1985
EastEnders as Nick Cotton
TV ★ 4.2
1983
Return of the Jedi as Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1982
Remembrance as Steve
Movie ★ 4.5
1982
Life After Death as Young Man on Tube
Movie
1981
An American Werewolf in London as Assorted Police
Movie ★ 7.4
1981
Memoirs of a Survivor as Gerald's Courtier
Movie ★ 4.2
1970s 4 credits
1979
Birth of the Beatles as George Harrison
Movie ★ 6.5
1979
Quadrophenia as John (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
Minder as Cabbie
TV ★ 7.1
1978
The First Great Train Robbery● as First Pickpocket
Movie ★ 6.7
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2025
The Last Grail Hunter Producer
Movie
2000s 1 credit
2002
King of Texas Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 5.3