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My Take
John Altman is, for me, inseparable from Nick Cotton, the villain he played from the very first episode of EastEnders in 1985. Born in Reading in 1952, he turned a recurring soap role into a piece of British television history, and killing the character off in the 2015 anniversary episode genuinely moved a nation. There is something profound about an actor inhabiting one figure across three decades and remaining beloved for it. He sings too, which only widens the picture. I see him as a consummate character actor who carried a slice of British drama on his shoulders.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Altman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・アルトマン
- Reading
- じょん・あるとまん
- Born
- March 2, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Altman%20(actor)
Frequently asked questions
When was John Altman born?
Born March 2, 1952 (age 74).
Where is John Altman from?
John Altman is from Reading, United Kingdom.
What does John Altman do?
John Altman works as actor, film actor, singer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.