John Dicks
Biography
John Dicks is an English film and television actor. He appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber's flop musical Jeeves in London, 1975, and sang on the rare recording. His film appearances included Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, The First Kangaroos, Flirting, Return to the Blue Lagoon and The Queen of the Damned.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 1974, 16 episodes • as Aubrey Beardsley
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Captain Lennox
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Penfield
In this sequel to the 1980 classic, two children are stranded on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the two make a simple life together and eventually become tanned teenagers in love.
Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes • as Frate Filippo
The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Aubrey Beardsley
The Love School is a BBC television drama miniseries originally broadcast from 22 January to 26 February 1975 about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The series was written by John Hale, Ray Lawler, Robin Chapman, and John Prebble, and directed by Piers Haggard, John Glenister and Robert Knights. The drama was a significant influence on the subsequent 2009 series Desperate Romantics. It was also the basis of the historical novel of the same name by Hale.
Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Reverend Consti Nicholson
Two freethinking teenagers - a boy and a girl - confront with authoritarian teachers in their boarding schools. The other students treat this differently.
Drama Series - 1991, 16 episodes • as Embassy Secretary
Three women plot revenge against a drug dealer who scammed them into working in his operations.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Aubrey Beardsley
A biographical portrait of pen-and-ink artist, Aubrey Beardsley.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Lenny
Light the Rock 'n Roll spark with a Flame in the guise of Dave, Noddy, Jim and Don and their showcase of the rise and demise of rock band Flame. Set in the hardships of North England's seventies working class society and music scene. This build-up from rags to riches is a parody of realism and grit, with double-dealings and harsh unforgiving dog eat dog mentalities, and the golden rule; if you play with matches then you're going to get burnt, in the flames of the music industry.
Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Rev. Green
The story of the Australian Rugby League's first visit to England.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • as Party Guest
Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Alexander Cadogan
The true story of the dark days of 1941 when Menzies battled with Winston Churchill over the strategic direction of the Second World War with the fate of Australia hanging in the balance.