John Blythe was an American actor who is best known for This Happy Breed, Lilli Marlene, and Looking for Clancy. He was born on October 31, 1921, in London, England, and died on November 24, 1993, in London, UK.
Personal and Family Life
John Blythe was married to Nan Blythe until his death. He entered the film industry as a stagehand at the age of sixteen and started acting in films in 1944. Throughout his career, he often portrayed small-time grifters and fast-talking characters. During the 1950s, he was also active in promoting advertising magazines on television.
Death and Legacy
John Blythe passed away on November 24, 1993, in London, UK. His work in the film industry left a mark, particularly through his memorable character portrayals in various films and television series. Blythe’s dedication to acting and his contributions to cinema continue to be recognized by fans and historians alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dear Murderer | 1947-06-23 | Ernie |
| Bon Voyage | 1944-01-01 | John Dougall |
| River Patrol | 1948-03-01 | Robby |
| Boys in Brown | 1949-12-01 | Bossy Phillips |
| The Frightened Man | 1952-03-01 | Maxie Brown |
| The Gay Dog | 1954-06-01 | Peter Nightingale |
| The Huggetts Abroad | 1949-03-21 | Gowan |
| Here Come the Huggetts | 1948-12-02 | Tony Gowan |
| Lilli Marlene | 1950-12-08 | Holt |
| Gaolbreak | 1962-04-02 | Slim |
| It’s a Grand Life | 1953-11-28 | Pvt. Philip Green |
| Keep It Up Downstairs | 1976-07-28 | Francis Dureneck |
| Holiday Camp | 1947-08-05 | Steve |
| Doublecross | 1956-02-01 | Fred Trewin |
| Worm’s Eye View | 1951-04-01 | Duke |
| This Happy Breed | 1944-05-28 | Reg Gibbons |
| Three Steps to the Gallows | 1953-12-01 | Dave Leary |
| A Tap on the Shoulder | 1965-01-06 | Security guard |
| Three Clear Sundays | 1965-04-07 | Jimmy the Gent |
| Diamond City | 1949-09-20 | Izzy Cohen |
| Good-Time Girl | 1948-04-28 | Art Moody |
| The Ups and Downs of a Handyman | 1976-10-31 | Father Elgin |
| Vote for Huggett | 1949-02-01 | Gowan |
| A Boy, a Girl and a Bike | 1949-05-23 | Frankie Martin |
| The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | 1981-02-17 | Kamiwashi |
| Portrait from Life | 1948-12-01 | Johnnie |
| A Stitch in Time | 1963-12-01 | Dale, Press Photographer |
| Love Among the Ruins | 1975-03-06 | Tipstall |
| Doctor in Love | 1960-07-12 | Haystack Club Barman (uncredited) |
| Easy Money | 1948-01-20 | 2nd Waiter (uncredited) |
| Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen | 1961-07-20 | |
| It’s a Wonderful Day | 1949-01-01 | |
| Meet Mr. Malcolm | 1954-01-01 | Carrington-Phelps |
| Sinfonia fatale | 1947-05-01 | Bert Smith |
| The Good Companions | 1980-11-14 | Joe Brundit |
| Dempsey and Makepeace | 1985-01-11 | Rose |
| Hancock’s Half Hour | 1956-07-06 | |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | Frank Tyler |