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John Owens
★ Acting

John Owens

Born 1942 · Wirral, England, UK · Active 1963–2012

John Owens, an English actor, made his mark in the late 1960s and early 1970s with roles that resonate within cult cinema. In Joanna (1968), he embodies the complexities of youthful rebellion, while in The Bullet Machine (1970), he navigates the gritty underbelly of crime. Owens' performances contribute to the distinctive charm of exploitation films, offering a glimpse into the era's bold storytelling and aesthetic. His work remains a testament to the unique narratives that define cult cinema.

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The Bullet Machine

The Bullet Machine

1970 ★ 5.7
as 5th Torpedo

Gilbert Wynne stars in this British programmer as Harry Clegg, detective. His mission: To track down the crazed prostitute responsible for a string of murders. When he catches up to his quarry, Clegg learns that a wicked man is truly responsible for the carnage. Gilly Grant costars as the killer hooker, who bears the risible moniker Suzy the Slag. Clegg may well be forgettable, but you won’t know that for certain unless you see it for yourself–if you can find it.

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Filmography

45 credits
2010s 3 credits
2012
World Without End as Blind Carlus
TV ★ 6.8
2012
Elementary as Priest
TV ★ 7.6
2010
The Wolfman as Asylum Doctor #1
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 4 credits
2003
Movie ★ 6.1
2002
Spooks as Old Man
TV ★ 7.7
2002
Look Around You as Teddy Clarke
TV ★ 8.0
2001
From Hell as Marylebone Governor
Movie ★ 6.7
1990s 5 credits
1999
The Greatest Store in the World as Camping Dept. Assistant
Movie ★ 5.6
1999
Alice in Wonderland as Red Bishop
Movie ★ 6.2
1994
Cardiac Arrest as Harry Gates
TV ★ 7.0
1993
The Long Roads as Collins
Movie ★ 7.0
1990
Keeping Up Appearances as The Insurance Salesman
TV ★ 7.7
1980s 12 credits
1987
Hardwicke House as Governor
TV ★ 5.2
1987
TV ★ 6.7
1986
Movie ★ 10.0
1986
Lovejoy as Mr Grinstead
TV ★ 7.4
1986
Mr Pye as Sir Daniel Thrust
TV ★ 4.3
1985
Mapp & Lucia as Inspector Morrison
TV ★ 6.3
1984
Rhinestone as Wild Possums Band
Movie ★ 4.9
1983
The Falklands Factor as The Speaker
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
TV ★ 7.0
1981
Movie ★ 7.4
1981
TV ★ 6.9
1980
TV ★ 7.8
1970s 15 credits
1979
Terry and June as Mr. Parker
TV ★ 6.5
1979
Terry and June as Under-Manager
TV ★ 6.5
1979
Shoestring as CID Inspector
TV ★ 7.4
1977
TV ★ 7.5
1977
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Rosie as Vicar
TV ★ 6.7
1976
Open All Hours as Windscreen Smear Customer
TV ★ 7.9
1974
My Old Man as Groom
TV ★ 6.0
1973
Rust as Television Director
Movie
1973
TV ★ 7.7
1973
Black and Blue as TV Director
TV ★ 6.5
1971
Movie ★ 7.6
1971
TV ★ 7.5
1970
Clegg as 5th Torpedo
Movie ★ 4.7
1970
Play for Today as Speaker of the House of Commons
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 6 credits
1969
Oh! What a Lovely War as Seamus Moore
Movie ★ 6.7
1969
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Please Sir! as Police Constable
TV ★ 7.0
1963
Doctor Who as Thorpe
TV ★ 7.9