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John Vivian Drummond Nettles, OBE (born 11 October 1943) is an English actor and author. He is best known for his starring roles as detectives in the crime drama television series Bergerac (1981–1991) in the title role, and Midsomer Murders (1997–2011) as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby .
John Nettles is a British actor who starred in Bergerac (1981) and Midsomer Murders (1997). He has also written and performed in TV shows and movies, and received an OBE for services to drama.
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Apr 8, 2024 · The actor played DCI Tom Barnaby for 14 years before leaving the show in 2011. He said it was a difficult decision to make and he wanted to leave people wanting more.
Jul 26, 2022 · Learn about the actor's personal and professional life, from his two marriages to his daughter who followed his footsteps as a police officer. Find out how his ex-wife also worked on the ITV drama as a casting director.
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John Nettles, born 1942, is a west country actor who came to Jersey in 1980 to play the lead in an island-based cop series entitled Bergerac. This proved highly successful and ran for ten years after which time he disappeared back into the decent obscurity of the classical theatre for five years.
Jun 28, 2024 · John Nettles, who is 80, said he was "too old" for the role. The original BBC series, which was based in and depicted Jersey and aired from 1981 to 1991, featured Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim ...
May 4, 2024 · John Nettles interview: ‘Actors were on Bergerac for their talent – it wasn’t about inclusivity’. As the Jersey detective returns, the actor shares his thoughts on tokenism today and why he’s...
