Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Education
Poltair School, University of Southampton
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 58,351 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 38
Year context
Born in 1943 -- Battle of Stalingrad ends; Allied invasion of Italy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 34 years (1981-2015)
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Libra
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
30
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (1)
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Biography
John Vivian Drummond Nettles is an English actor and author. He is best known for his starring roles as detectives in the crime drama television series Bergerac (1981–1991) in the title role, and Midsomer Murders (1997–2011) as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby. He has also narrated several television series.
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How old is John Nettles?
John Nettles is 82 years old, born on .
Where was John Nettles born?
John Nettles was born in St Austell.
What movies or shows has John Nettles been in?
John Nettles has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Poldark (2015), All Men Are Mortal (1995), Bergerac (1981), A Family at War (1970).
Where can I find more information about John Nettles?
You can find more about John Nettles on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
