John Boxer

John Boxer

Deceased · Born: Apr 25, 1909 · Died: Aug 22, 1982

Personal Details

BornApr 25, 1909 Hackney, London, England, UK

Biography

John Boxer, a talented actor of note, made his entry into this world on April 25, 1909, in the bustling metropolis of Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Boxer left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, with standout performances in a plethora of iconic films. One of his most notable roles was in the 1972 psychological thriller, Frenzy, which showcased his remarkable range as an actor.

In addition to his work in Frenzy, Boxer also appeared in the critically acclaimed 1957 war drama, The Bridge on the River Kwai, directed by the legendary David Lean. This iconic film cemented Boxer's status as a versatile and accomplished actor, capable of bringing depth and nuance to a wide range of characters.

Later in his career, Boxer would go on to play a significant role in the 1982 biographical epic, Gandhi, which tells the remarkable story of Mahatma Gandhi's life and struggle for Indian independence. This powerful and thought-provoking film served as a testament to Boxer's ability to bring gravity and authenticity to his performances.

Tragically, John Boxer's life was cut short when he passed away on August 22, 1982, in the charming seaside town of Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Despite his untimely demise, Boxer's legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, which continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Career

2000
1982
Gandhi
Gandhi as Court Reporter
1974
1972
Frenzy
Frenzy as Sir George
1970
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Hugh Massingham
1958
Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl as Ken Farrell
Violent Playground
Violent Playground as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
1957
Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law as Mr. Johnson
1953
Both Sides of the Law
Both Sides of the Law as Policeman Outside Jewellers
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Mr. Theobald - Accountant in Office (uncredited)
Paratrooper
Paratrooper as Flight Sergeant Box
1951
Pool of London
Pool of London as Detective in Pub (uncredited)
Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise as Constable Charles Baker (uncredited)
High Treason
High Treason as Ship's radio operator (uncredited)
1950
Five Angles on Murder
Five Angles on Murder as Detective Lucas
Waterfront Women
Waterfront Women as Policeman (uncredited)
Highly Dangerous
Highly Dangerous as Police Sergeant at Customs Café (uncredited)
1949
Stop Press Girl
Stop Press Girl as Pub Landlord (uncredited)
Marry Me
Marry Me as Policeman (uncredited)
1948
My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper as Bert Foreman
1947
The October Man
The October Man as Det. Sgt. Troth
Take My Life
Take My Life as Policeman Making Charge Statement (Uncredited)
1944
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead as Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
Adventure for Two
Adventure for Two as British Sailor
1942
The Goose Steps Out
The Goose Steps Out as British Pilot
Black Sheep of Whitehall
Black Sheep of Whitehall as Hotel Receptionist
The Avengers
The Avengers as U-Boat Commander
Flying Fortress
Flying Fortress as Meterologist
1940
Convoy
Convoy as German Captain
1939
There Ain't No Justice
There Ain't No Justice as Mr. Short (uncredited)