John Altman | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:John_Altman_actor_2014.jpg) John Altman in 2014 | |
| Born | John Clarkson Stewart 2 March 1952 (age 72) Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor/Singer |
| Years active | 1976–present[1] |
| Notable work | See below |
| Television | EastEnders (1985–1991, 1993, 1998, 2000–2001, 2008–2009, 2014–2015) |
| Spouse |
Bridget Poodhun
(m. 1986; div. 1997) |
| Children | 1 |
John Clarkson Stewart (born 2 March 1952), known as John Altman, is an English actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Nick Cotton in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He was among the show's original cast members appearing in the first episode in February 1985 and appeared on the show on and off as a recurring character. His character was killed off in the 30th anniversary episode of the show which aired in February 2015. Altman has also appeared in several films, television series and stage productions. In 2010, he became the new frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids following the death of former frontman Gary Holton in 1985.
- ^ Altman, John (2016). In the Nick of Time (First ed.). John Blake Publishing Limited. p. 302. ISBN 9781784189952.