John Alford
Acting
October 30, 1971
Died March 13, 2026 (54 years old)
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
13
Acting Credits
Biography
The Glasgow-born actor was cast in Grange Hill after attending a London stage school from the age of nine where he studied alongside EastEnders' stars Patsy Palmer and Sid Owen. After appearing briefly in an ITV sitcom called Now and Then (1983), Alford landed the role in Grange Hill (1978) at the age of 11. But the young actor found fame too tough to handle and started drinking heavily. By the time he left the show at the age of 17 he had reportedly spent up to £80,000 on alcohol and gambling. ...
Known For
Filmography
Mondo Hollywoodland
2021
as Shlemko's Number One
6.2
The Hatton Garden Job
2017
as Prison Warder
5.5
What's the Score
2014
as Self
Mike Bassett: England Manager
2001
as Deano
7
Black Cab
2000
as Billy
8
The Chief
1990
as Eddie Deakin
7
Going Live!
1987
as Self
8
Casualty
1986
as Dave Moore
6.2
Casualty
1986
as Taxi Driver
6.2
Noel's Christmas Presents
1986
Henry VI Part 1
1983
as Master Gunner's Boy
7.7
Now And Then
1983
as Peter Elston - Then
Grange Hill
1978
as Robbie Wright
6.7