John Stone was an American actor known for his roles in You Only Live Twice, Merlin, and The Avengers. Born on May 26, 1924, in Cardiff, Wales, UK, he gained fame as a versatile character actor and playwright.
Personal and Family Life
John Stone, whose birth name was John Hailstone, was married to Lian-Shin Yang starting in 1958. He spent seventeen years in a partnership with actress Margaret Lockwood, with whom he starred in the TV series Justice in 1971. Despite his public life, details about his family and personal life remain largely private.
Death and Legacy
John Stone passed away in 2007, though the exact date is not publicly known. His contributions to film and television, especially his performance as a character actor, have left a lasting impact on the industry. He is remembered for his skill in bringing depth to a variety of roles throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Three Sundays to Live | 1957-10-01 | Inspector |
| Moment of Indiscretion | 1958-09-05 | Eric Stanton |
| Holiday Camp | 1947-08-05 | Detective |
| The Bad Lord Byron | 1949-04-18 | Lord Clark |
| X the Unknown | 1956-09-21 | Gerry |
| The Weaker Sex | 1948-10-11 | Roddy McIntyre |
| The Frightened City | 1961-09-01 | Hood |
| The Upturned Glass | 1947-06-17 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Assault | 1971-02-11 | Fire Chief |
| Deadlier Than the Male | 1967-02-12 | David Wyngarde |
| The Blind Goddess | 1948-09-14 | Sir John’s Junior |
| Johnny Frenchman | 1945-10-29 | Sam Harvey |
| I Live in Grosvenor Square | 1945-07-20 | Minor role (uncredited) |
| Night Boat to Dublin | 1946-01-08 | Young Newlywed (uncredited) |
| Lucy in London | 1966-10-24 | Customs Officer |
| The Long Memory | 1971-01-01 | Narrator |
| Rumour | 1970-03-02 | |
| The Depraved | 1957-11-01 | U.S. Army Officer (uncredited) |
| Quatermass II | 1955-10-22 | Captain John Dillon |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Major George Fancy |
| Abigail and Roger | 1956-07-04 | |
| The Champions | 1968-09-25 | Captain |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Accident | 1978-11-02 | |
| Justice | 1971-10-08 | Doctor Ian Moody |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Ted Orping |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Victor Forsythe |
| International Detective | 1959-12-26 | Inspector |
| Justice | 1971-10-08 | Dr. Ian Moody |
| Agatha Christie’s Poirot | 1989-01-08 | Halliday |
| Secret Army | 1977-09-07 | Hauptmann Neumann |
| The Persuaders! | 1971-09-17 | Auctioneer |