John Clive facts for kids

John Clive (born January 6, 1933 – died October 14, 2012) was an English actor and writer. He was famous around the world for his historical and social stories. Some of his well-known books include KG200 and Barossa.

John Clive was also a popular actor in British TV shows and movies. He started acting when he was just 14 years old. He performed in many plays on the famous West End stages in London. These plays included The Wizard of Oz and The Winslow Boy.

As an actor, he played many different characters. He was in funny movies and serious ones too. You might know him from films like The Italian Job, Yellow Submarine, and The Pink Panther Strikes Again. He was also part of the Carry On Team, appearing in two of their comedy films.

John Clive's Amazing Career

John Clive had a long and successful career. He was known for both his acting and his writing. Let's explore some of his most memorable achievements.

Becoming a Famous Actor

John Clive appeared in many movies and TV shows. In the animated film Yellow Submarine, he was the voice of John Lennon from The Beatles. He also acted in TV series like Rising Damp and The Sweeney.

One of his first TV appearances was in a show called Wear a Very Big Hat in 1964. He also featured in a TV advertisement for Jacob's Coconut Cream Biscuits in the 1970s.

Writing Best-Selling Books

Besides acting, John Clive was a talented writer. In 1977, he wrote a historical novel called KG 200 with J.D. Gilman. This book was about a secret German air force unit during World War II. It became a huge success all over the world.

He wrote more popular books after that. The Last Liberator came out in 1980 and was liked by many critics. Barossa also received great reviews. In 1983, his book Broken Wings was published and was as successful as KG 200. He continued writing, with titles like Ark (1986) and The Lions' Cage (1988).

Films and TV Shows

John Clive appeared in many different productions throughout his career. Here are some of the films and TV shows he was in.

Movies He Starred In

• The Magnet (1950)
• Yellow Submarine (1968) - He was the voice of John.
• The Italian Job (1969) - He played a garage manager.
• A Clockwork Orange (1971) - He was a stage actor.
• Carry On Abroad (1972) - He played Robin.
• Carry On Dick (1974) - He was Isaac the Tailor.
• The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) - He played Chuck.
• Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) - He was the President's Aide.

Television Shows He Appeared In

• The Wednesday Play (1965)
• Z-Cars (1967)
• The Saint (1967)
• Great Expectations (1974)
• Robert's Robots (1973-1974) - He played Robert Sommerby and Robert Robot.
• The Sweeney (1975)
• Rising Damp (1977-1978)
• The History of Mr. Polly (1980)
• The 10 Percenters (1996)

His Final Years

John Clive passed away after a short illness on October 14, 2012, in England. He was 79 years old. He left behind a wonderful legacy of acting and writing that continues to be enjoyed by many.

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