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John Tordoff
★ Acting

John Tordoff

Born 1938 · Rochester, Kent, England, UK · Active 1963–2001

John Tordoff, a retired English actor and founding member of The Actors Company, made a notable appearance in Great Balls of Fire! (1989). His role in this biographical film about rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis highlights his engagement with the vibrant culture of the late 1980s. Tordoff's work reflects a commitment to the craft of acting, contributing to the film's exploration of fame and excess, and adds a distinct flavor to the cult cinema landscape.

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Great Balls of Fire!

Great Balls of Fire!

★ 6.3
as Cockney Porter

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

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Filmography

42 credits
2000s 1 credit
2001
Another Life as John Ellis
Movie ★ 5.7
1990s 12 credits
1999
Parting Shots as Father of the Bride
Movie ★ 5.5
1998
Movie ★ 5.2
1997
Incognito as Bartender
Movie ★ 5.8
1996
Sharpe's Siege as Dr. Kenefick
Movie ★ 7.2
1993
TV ★ 6.7
1993
Sharpe as Dr. Kenefick
TV ★ 8.0
1992
Movie
1992
The Borrowers as Policeman
TV ★ 6.7
1991
Movie ★ 6.9
1990
Movie ★ 8.0
1990
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
The Upper Hand as Bodyshop Man
TV ★ 7.2
1980s 7 credits
1989
Great Balls of Fire! as Cockney Porter
Movie ★ 6.3
1989
Campion as Thomas Knapp
TV ★ 6.1
1988
Without a Clue as Mr. Andrews
Movie ★ 6.7
1988
Movie ★ 7.5
1986
The Gourmet as Ghost Tramp
Movie ★ 6.3
1984
Movie
1980
Lady Killers as Mr. Fairfax
TV ★ 7.5
1970s 18 credits
1979
Movie ★ 10.0
1979
Movie ★ 5.7
1979
Julius Caesar as Cinna the Poet
Movie ★ 8.7
1979
Henry IV Part 2 as Francis Feeble
Movie ★ 8.5
1979
Minder as Max
TV ★ 7.1
1979
Minder as Shop Assistant
TV ★ 7.1
1978
Strangers as Grafton Parker
TV ★ 7.3
1977
TV ★ 7.8
1977
Citizen Smith as PC Brian Tofkin
TV ★ 6.7
1977
Citizen Smith as Tofkin
TV ★ 6.7
1975
The Sweeney as Joey Stickley
TV ★ 8.0
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey as Bernard Whelpton
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Madame Bovary as Hippolyte
TV ★ 6.0
1974
Churchill's People as John Robinson
TV ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
TV ★ 7.5
1970
Catweazle as Charley
TV ★ 7.6
1960s 4 credits
1965
Treasure Island as Bill Taylor / Ben Gunn
Movie
1964
Theatre 625 as Guard
TV ★ 7.2
1963
Billy Liar as Youth in Wimpy Bar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1963
Doctor Who as Alec Leeson
TV ★ 7.9