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John Thaw

John Thaw

British actor
John Edward Thaw, was an English actor in television, stage and cinema, best known for his starring role in the television series Inspector Morse as Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse and The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan.Wikipedia
BornJanuary 3, 1942
HometownGorton, United Kingdom
Height5'7" (1.71m)
SpouseSheila Hancock, Sally Alexander
ChildrenAbigail Thaw
ParentsJohn Thaw, Dorothy Ablott
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Sweeney 2
Sweeney 2
1h 48min
1978
Into the Blue
Into the Blue
2h
1997
The Way Through the Woods
The Way Through the Woods
1995
Cherubim and Seraphim
Cherubim and Seraphim
1992
Inspector Morse: The Sins of the Fathers
Inspector Morse: The Sins of the Fathers
1h 36min
1990
Driven to Distraction
Driven to Distraction
1h 36min
1990
The Last Enemy
The Last Enemy
1h 40min
1988
La Lengua de Wolvercote
La Lengua de Wolvercote
1987
The Capone Investment
The Capone Investment
1h 55min
1974

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1993British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActorInspector MorseWinner
1992British Academy of Film & Television ArtsBest ActorInspector MorseNominated
1991British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActorInspector MorseNominated
1990British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActorInspector MorseWinner
1987British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActor in a Supporting RoleCry FreedomNominated
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