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John M. East

Jan 01, 1860 - Jan 01, 1924 (64 years old) in London, United Kingdom

John Marlborough East (1860–1924) was a British stage and film actor. He was an early film star who received over 3,000 votes in Picturegoer magazine's 1916 contest to establish the "Greatest British Film Player". He was a founder of the Neptune Studios in Borehamwood, which is today the site of Elstree Studios. However, his career rapidly declined. He made his final picture Owd Bob in 1924, and died the same year.

Known For

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Omnibus
Self
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Theatre 625
Policeman
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Queen of the Blues
Mike Carter
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Mind Your Language
Justice of the Peace
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Hellcat Mud Wrestlers
Self - Interviewer
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Romany Jones
The Radio Announcer (voice)
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The Playbirds
Mediaman

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