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John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) 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.
John Thaw. Actor: Inspector Morse. He was the working class boy from Manchester whose intensity and natural honesty made him British television's most bankable actor. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His first starring role on TV was as Sgt John Mann in Redcap (1964).
- January 3, 1942
- February 21, 2002
Feb 23, 2002 · John Thaw, the British television actor known to millions as the crusty, music-loving Chief Inspector Morse of Oxford, died at his home in Wiltshire, England, on Thursday. He was 60. The...
John Thaw (1942-2002) was a British actor known for his roles in The Sweeney, Inspector Morse, Chaplin and other TV and film projects. He won three BAFTA Awards and was married to actress Sheila Hancock.
- January 1, 1
- West Gorton, Manchester, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK
Learn about the life and career of John Thaw, one of Britain's best loved actors, who starred in The Sweeney, Inspector Morse and other roles. Find out about his childhood, family, education, theatre, film and TV work, and his legacy.
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John Thaw CBE (3 January 1942 - 21 February 2002) was a British actor. Thaw was born in Longsight, and grew up in Gorton and Burnage, all areas of south Manchester. He is best known for his starring roles in The Sweeney, Inspector Morse and Kavanagh QC.