John Boswall was an English actor who is best known for his roles in “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” and “Three Men and a Little Lady.” He was born on May 2, 1920, in Oxfordshire, England, and passed away on June 6, 2011, in South Woodchester, Gloucestershire, England.
Personal and Family Life
John Boswall served in Burma with the British Army during World War II. He was educated at Oxford University and began his career working for the publishing firm Macmillan. In his spare time, he acted with the Tower Theatre Company, which led to a successful acting career.
Career
In the late 1960s, Boswall was offered a role in a BBC TV production, which propelled him into the acting world. He performed in various repertory theaters and gained recognition in character roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as at notable venues such as the Bristol Old Vic and the Chichester Festival.
Death and Legacy
John Boswall died on June 6, 2011, after battling pancreatic cancer. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances in both film and theater. His role as the pirate Wyvern in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series is particularly remembered by audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Joan of Arc | 1999-10-27 | Old Priest |
| Morris: A Life with Bells On | 2009-01-09 | Mr. Staveley |
| Hotel Splendide | 2000-09-21 | Bellboy |
| A Hazard of Hearts | 1987-12-27 | Meadows |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest | 2006-07-06 | Burser (uncredited) |
| The Wind in the Willows | 1996-10-16 | The Elderly Gentleman |
| Stiff Upper Lips | 1998-06-12 | Don 2 |
| Ladies in Lavender | 2004-11-12 | Very Old Man 2 |
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | 1984-11-09 | Goldstein |
| The Statement | 2003-12-12 | Father Léo |
| Lady Killer | 1973-01-18 | Old Man |
| Sakharov | 1984-06-20 | |
| Sitting Targets | 1989-03-19 | Caretaker |
| The Trial of Klaus Barbie | 1987-07-15 | Dr. Reifmann |
| 3 Men and a Little Lady | 1990-11-21 | Barrow |
| Poldark | 1996-10-03 | Cary Warleggan |
| Ca$hino | 2001-11-01 | Johnny Niagra |
| Thriller | 1973-04-14 | Old Man |
| Murder Most Horrid | 1991-11-14 | Judge |
| Virtual Murder | 1992-07-24 | |
| EastEnders | 1985-02-19 | Harry Osborne |
| The Ten Commandments | 2006-04-10 | Egyptian Priest |
| Agatha Christie’s Poirot | 1989-01-08 | Dr Belvedere |
| Lovejoy | 1986-01-10 | Peter Horsham |
| The Hound of the Baskervilles | 1982-10-03 | Sir Charles Baskerville |