John Bett
Acting
Biography
John Bett is a British stage, film and television actor, director, and writer.
Born: January 1, 1949
Place of Birth: Cupar, Scotland, UK
Known For
Scotch & Wry
Video Compilation of the Scottish TV Comedy Sketch Show. Stand out characters include Supercop, an idiot motorcycle policeman whose catchphrase was 'Alright Stirling, oot the car' and whose goggles would spring off his helmet; Dirty Dickie Dandruff; Gallowgate Gourmet, the unbelievably unhygienic TV chef; and McGlinchey, a colourful wide-boy.
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
Father Brown
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
Tess
A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumatised from her experiences.
A Very English Scandal
It's the late 1960s, homosexuality has only just been legalised and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he's desperate to hide.
Shallow Grave
When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.
Down Among the Big Boys
Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery. Louie is put in charge of the investigation of JoJo's latest enterprise. JoJo learns of his peril and begins an exercise in risk management.
City Lights
Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.
Gregory's Girl
A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.
The First Great Train Robbery
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Filmography
as Lord Kilmuir
as Mr. McLeish
as Hugo Masters
as Diggory
as Thorold
as Charles Doyle
as The Duke
as Uncle Crawford
as Brian McKinley
as Sam the Forger
as Sir Timothy
as Various
as Campbell Sinclaire
as Duncan Hey
as Thomas Neely
as Mr Townshend
as Doctor Taylor
as Lady Felicity
as Alistair
as Felix Clare
as McPherson
as Paul
as Vicar
as Narrator
as Narrator