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Actor | Singer | Speaker | Raconteur
John Altman is a legendary British actor, singer, and storyteller, best known for his unforgettable portrayal of the iconic villain Nick Cotton in the BBC’s EastEnders.
A founding cast member, John appeared in the very first episode in 1985 and remained a key part of the show’s most dramatic and talked-about storylines for 30 years, culminating in a powerful final episode in 2015.
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With a career spanning over five decades across stage, screen, and studio, John’s versatility is unmistakable. He made an early mark playing George Harrison in Birth of the Beatles (1979), featured in cult classics like Quadrophenia and An American Werewolf in London, and has worked extensively in theatre, film, TV, and radio. His body of work also includes memorable appearances in everything from iconic public service films to music documentaries.
A natural performer with a rock-and-roll soul, John is also an accomplished singer-songwriter, drummer, and guitarist.
In 2010, he stepped up as frontman of the Heavy Metal Kids, following in the footsteps of Gary Holton. His solo album Never Too Late to Rock and Roll, written and performed by John himself, shows another side of his creative flair.
Whether on screen or on stage, John is a magnetic presence. His wit, warmth, and wealth of anecdotes make him a superb live speaker and raconteur, able to charm audiences with behind-the-scenes tales from the world of showbiz, music, and his extraordinary life.
A regular face on British television, John has appeared in Celebrity Coach Trip, The Real Marigold Hotel, and the BBC’s tribute June Brown at 90. His autobiography, In the Nick of Time, is available in print and on Audible, offering a candid and colourful look at the man behind the moustache.
John Altman is a true original—entertaining, engaging, and endlessly charismatic.
Join star of Stage, TV and Film John Altman as he shares his story in an illustrated talk which incorporates exclusive photographs. He is instantly recognisable for playing Eastender’s notorious, scheming and villainous Nick Cotton from the first episode in 1985 until his character’s death in 2015. John also includes anecdotes from when he appeared as George Harrison in the Birth of the Beatles, Quadrophenia, An American Werewolf in London.
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