John Boswall facts for kids

John Boswall (born May 2, 1920 – died June 6, 2011) was a British actor. He was well-known for playing many different characters in TV shows and movies. You might remember him as Wyvern from the exciting movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

Early Life and Learning

John Boswall was born as John Stuart on May 2, 1920, in a place called Oxfordshire, England. Before he became an actor, he went to a famous school, the University of Oxford. He also served in the military during World War II in a country called Burma.

Acting Career Highlights

John Boswall had a long and busy acting career. He appeared in many TV shows, plays, and films.

On Television

He was in several popular TV series. Some of these include Paul Temple (1971) and The Onedin Line (1976). He also appeared in EastEnders (1990) and Agatha Christie's Poirot (1991). Later, he was seen in Doctors (2000) and Rome (2005). One of his last TV roles was in Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (2006).

On Stage

John Boswall also performed in many plays. He acted at famous theaters like the Royal Court Theatre and the Bristol Old Vic. He performed in classic plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Henry IV, Part I. He also worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In Movies

He played interesting roles in several films. In 1984, he was Emmanuel Goldstein in the movie Nineteen Eighty-Four. He also appeared in Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). Later, he was in The Wind in the Willows (1996) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999).

One of his most famous movie roles was Wyvern in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). His final film role was in Morris: A Life with Bells On (2009).

Later Life and Passing

John Boswall passed away on June 6, 2011. He was 91 years old. He died in South Woodchester, Gloucestershire, England.