John Clayton (British actor)

For the Australian actor, see John Clayton (Australian actor).

Semi-profile engraving of portrait of middle-aged white man with neat beard and medium-length dark hair
Clayton, 1888 engraving

John Alfred Calthrop known as John Clayton (14 February 1845 – 27 February 1888) was an English actor. After building a career in a range of parts, he became best known for his roles in the farces of Arthur Wing Pinero. With Arthur Cecil he was joint manager of the Court Theatre in London from 1883 until his death, aged 43, while on tour in Liverpool.