Adam Faith was an American actor, best known for his roles in Stardust, Never Let Go, and Foxes. He was born Terence Nelhams on June 23, 1940, in Acton, London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Adam Faith was the third of five children in his family. He attended John Perryn secondary school and showed entrepreneurial talent from a young age, managing paper rounds to support his clothing expenses. He married Jackie Irving in 1967 and had one child, Katya Nelhams-Wright.
Career Highlights
Though he started as a singer, Adam Faith transitioned into acting after realizing his ambition to be an actor/director. He gained fame in the 1960s, competing with prominent singers of the era, and eventually landed leading roles in films and television series. His notable performances include characters in films such as Wild for Kicks and the TV series Budgie.
Death and Legacy
Adam Faith passed away on March 8, 2003, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, due to a heart attack. He left behind a lasting legacy as both a singer and actor, having significantly influenced British popular music and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Stardust | 1974-10-24 | Mike Menary |
| Never Let Go | 1960-06-02 | Tommy Towers |
| Beat Girl | 1960-08-21 | Dave |
| McVicar | 1980-08-01 | Walter Probyn |
| What a Whopper | 1961-10-17 | Tony Blake |
| Yesterday’s Hero | 1979-04-24 | Jake |
| Mix Me a Person | 1962-08-31 | Harry Jukes |
| Foxes | 1980-02-29 | Bryan |
| Budgie | 1971-04-09 | Budgie Bird |
| Shindig! | 1964-09-16 | Self – Singer |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Top of the Pops | 1964-01-01 | Self |
| McCloud | 1970-02-17 | |
| Love Hurts | 1992-01-03 | Frank Carver |
| Pebble Mill | 1991-10-14 | Self |
| The House That Jack Built | 2002-08-02 | Jack Squire |
| An Audience with… | 1978-01-08 | Self |
| Murder in Mind | 2001-04-22 | Terry Cameron |
| Minder | 1979-10-29 | James Crane |
| Loose Women | 1999-09-06 | Self |