John Thaw
10Roles★ 7.3Average rating
Raised in Manchester’s Gorton district, Thaw entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at sixteen, earning its Vanburgh Award before launching a stage career at the Liverpool Playhouse. Early screen work included a bit part in “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” and appearances in BBC’s “Z-Cars” and the ITV series “Redcap”, while he also performed opposite Laurence Olivier. The gritty rol…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
