John Henshaw
John Henshaw is a British actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in 'Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story' and 'Early Doors.' Henshaw is celebrated for his distinctive voice and engaging acting style, often... Read More
Known for
The Angels’ Share (2012)
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates...
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Talamasca: The Secret OrderGuy Anatole joins the clandestine world of the Talamasca, an international spy agency for the immortal universe, as he searches... |
Detective Hough | |
| 2023 |
Boat StoryTwo hard-up strangers stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat. After agreeing to sell it and split... |
Nigel | |
| 2023 |
The Long ShadowDramatizing one of the most infamously notorious and shocking serial killer cases in the world, the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe,... |
Mike Dugdale | |
| 2023 |
The Full MontyThe Full Monty gang is back after 25 years, swapping their stage costumes for dognapping, racing pigeons, and one very... |
Bus Driver | |
| 2022 |
RidleyRetired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman,... |
Frank Stanford | |
| 2022 |
Wolf ManorShooting a vampire flick in an old, abandoned manor house should have worked like a dream, but the film crew... |
Thaddeus Saxon (the landlord) | |
| 2022 |
Remembers…What are the secrets of our favourite TV shows? Famous names from both sides of the camera reflect on making... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Early Doors - LiveEarly Doors was a TV hit when the sitcom was originally aired on the BBC in 2003 and gained cult... |
Ken | |
| 2021 |
Silky HotelFrom the billowing gauze of The Meatloaf Suite to the twinkling lights on The Kem & Amber terrace, every detail... |
Jim Knightshade | |
| 2021 |
I'm Not in LoveRob, in his late thirties, needs to decide if he wants to have a baby with his girlfriend Marta, but... |
Tony | |
| 2019 |
SunnyAfter accidentally killing a mutual friend, a hitman is taken into the forest to make amends |
Pavlo | |
| 2018 |
Stan & OllieWith their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour... |
Nobby Cook | |
| 2018 |
The KeeperThe story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw... |
Jack Friar | |
| 2018 |
Pin CushionSuper close mother Lyn and daughter Iona (Dafty One and Dafty Two) are excited for their new life in a... |
Percy | |
| 2017 |
The Man Who Invented ChristmasIn 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career... |
Butcher / Mr. Fezziwig | |
| 2017 |
6 DaysLondon, England, April 1980. Six terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran and take hostages. For six days, tense negotiations are... |
Metropolitan Police Spokesman | |
| 2016 |
A Street Cat Named BobJames Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat. |
Tube Station Guard | |
| 2016 |
Swallows and AmazonsFour children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp... |
Harbour Master | |
| 2015 |
Cradle to GraveCradle to Grave is a British autobiographical miniseries created by Danny Baker, about his formative years in the 1970s. Produced... |
Mr Glover | |
| 2015 |
Documentary Now!Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
CillaThree-part biopic of the Liverpudlian songbird who would later find fame and fortune. It tells of her rocky road to... |
John White | |
| 2014 |
Closer to the MoonA Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of bank robbers to pull off a heist by convincing... |
Judge | |
| 2014 |
The Night RunnerTalia runs at night, pushing her fragile heart to the limit. Casey saves lives, a heart surgeon frustrated with red... |
Dennis | |
| 2013 |
By Any MeansBy Any Means follows a clandestine unit living on the edge and playing the criminal elite at their own game,... |
Stan Bond | |
| 2013 |
The RingerA son is reunited with his long lost father for the first time. You might imagine it's time to discover... |
Danny | |
| 2013 |
The Last British ExecutionWhen an execution is sanctioned in the UK for the first time in almost 50 years, it soon becomes a... |
Marcus Peabody | |
| 2013 |
Father BrownFather Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective... |
Barny Butterfield | |
| 2012 |
The Rochdale PioneersA film that tells the story of the birth of the co-operative movement in Rochdale in 1844. |
John Holt | |
| 2012 |
The Angels' ShareNarrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires... |
Harry | |
| 2011 |
Candy CabsCandy Cabs is a comedy drama series shown on BBC One in April 2011. The plot revolves around a group... |
Mervyn Monkford | |
| 2011 |
South RidingThe lives and loves of a 1930s Yorkshire town explored in a passionate tale of politics in small places. South... |
Alfred Huggins | |
| 2010 |
The Royle Family: Behind the SofaCaroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
In Our NameSuzy's a British soldier, born and bred, but fitting back into civilian life after fighting in Iraq isn't easy. Haunted... |
Frank | |
| 2010 |
Going PostalMoist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in... |
Mr Pony | |
| 2009 |
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for... |
Bill Hadley | |
| 2009 |
Coronation Street: Romanian HolidayWhat could be better? A footballer's wedding, a week in the sun, a luxury villa in historic Transylvania. It’s the... |
Glen | |
| 2009 |
Looking for EricA man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer... |
Meatballs | |
| 2009 |
Red RidingRed Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the... |
Bill Hadley | |
| 2009 |
A Bit of Tom Jones?In a late night bar, Henry is approached by a mysterious woman who offers to sell him the severed "manhood"... |
Bar Owner | |
| 2007 |
The VisitThe Visit is a British television programme starring Iain McKee, John Henshaw and Steve Edge. This comedy is set entirely... |
Dad | |
| 2007 |
Grow Your OwnA refugee family are given an allotment plot and are met with suspicion by the people who have worked the... |
Charlie | |
| 2007 |
Confessions of a Diary SecretaryFunny film concerning John Prescott's affair with Tracey Temple |
John Prescott | |
| 2006 |
Starter for 10In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside... |
Des | |
| 2006 |
Someone ElseWhen thirty-something David isn't working as a photographer at a high-street photo studio he is stressing over his love-life. Torn... |
Paul | |
| 2006 |
See No Evil: The Moors MurdersSee No Evil: The Moors Murders is a British two-part television serial directed by Christopher Menaul. It was produced by... |
DCS Arthur Benfield | |
| 2006 |
New Street LawFollows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence... |
Tony Lyons | |
| 2006 |
Johnny and the BombJohnny Maxwell stumbles upon a time machine when he helps an old woman, but little does he know that his... |
Councillor Seeley | |
| 2006 |
Life on MarsA detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car.... |
Ted Bannister | |
| 2005 |
Open WideA drama teacher starts work in a notorious prison with a classroom of hardened criminals and comes into conflict with... |
Brian Tonkin | |
| 2003 |
CheekyConsumed with sadness after the death of his wife and subsequent rejection from his son, a widower, at the urging... |
Kenny | |
| 2003 |
Early DoorsA sitcom set in a small pub in Manchester, “The Grapes”, where daily life is bound up in the issues... |
Ken Dixon | |
| 2003 |
The Second ComingVideo store clerk Steve Baxter realises that he is in fact the Son of God. He has just a few... |
Clive Saxon | |
| 2003 |
The Afternoon PlayThe Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on... |
Sir Terry Bucklethwaite | |
| 2002 |
The FishmongerIn a small fishing village an established fishmonger, Davis, starts to have his supply bought from under him by new... |
Davis | |
| 2002 |
Put Your Coat OnA young girl heads out for a night of fun but just before she leaves, her mom tells her to... |
Dad | |
| 2002 |
Born and BredIn the 1950s at the fictional Lancashire village of Ormston, a father and son, both doctors, navigate the challenges of... |
Wilf Bradshaw | |
| 2002 |
Cutting ItAllie Henshall and Gavin Ferraday are partners in love and business. They own Henshall Ferraday hair salon, where Allie's sisters... |
Bruce Gutteridge | |
| 2002 |
This Is Not a Love SongHeaton and Spike are the unlikeliest pair: two loners who have found each other. When Spike commits a terrible crime,... |
Arthur | |
| 2001 |
Happy NowAll grown up and gunning for political power in a small North Wales community, Glen Marcus and his best mate... |
Pete Copsey | |
| 2001 |
The Parole OfficerA hapless parole officer is framed for murder by a crooked police chief. To prove his innocence he must entice... |
Cochran | |
| 2000 |
There's Only One Jimmy GrimbleJimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and... |
Ken Burley | |
| 1998 |
The CopsSet in and around Stanton, a faceless and grim Northern enclave, The Cops depicts the daily grind for a group... |
Roy | |
| 1998 |
The Royle FamilyThe Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for... |
Roger Kavanagh | |
| 1997 |
The GrandThe Grand is an ITV television drama series created and written by Russell T Davies and starring Rebecca Callard, Tim... |
Bob Jessop | |
| 1997 |
The GrandThe Grand is an ITV television drama series created and written by Russell T Davies and starring Rebecca Callard, Tim... |
Taxi Driver | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Arthur Potts | |
| 1996 |
When Saturday ComesJimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or... |
M.C | |
| 1993 |
CrackerThe wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind. |
Quarry Foreman | |
| 1993 |
Olly's Prison"When you marry, have kids...you'll still be in that chair." An ordinary city flat. Evening. A man tries to talk... |
Prisoner (uncredited) | |
| 1992 |
HeartbeatSet during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical... |
Albert Ross | |
| 1992 |
HeartbeatSet during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical... |
Guard | |
| 1991 |
G.B.H.GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4.... |
Murray's Minder | |
| 1990 |
Dancin' Thru the DarkLinda is out on her hen night while her fiance Dave is out on his stag night. Linda is having... |
Doorman | |
| 1986 |
CasualtyDrama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their... |
Lenny Adams | |
| 1984 |
The BillThe daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA | Jeb |
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John Henshaw's career highlights include his performances in 'Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story' and 'Early Doors.' He has also appeared in various television dramas and comedies, establishing himself as a versatile actor.
While John Henshaw has not won major awards like an Oscar, he has received critical acclaim for his performances in television and stage productions, showcasing his talent and dedication to acting.
John Henshaw's first film role was in 'The Last Detective' (2003), where he began to gain recognition for his acting skills and screen presence.
Some of John Henshaw's most successful films include 'Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story' and his appearances in various television series, which have contributed to his popularity in the UK.
John Henshaw tends to keep his personal life private. He is a family man with two children, although he does not publicly share much about his family.
John Henshaw's estimated net worth is around $1 million, reflecting his successful career in acting across various mediums.
Milestones in John Henshaw's filmography include his notable roles in 'Early Doors' and 'Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story,' which have solidified his reputation in the industry.
Yes, John Henshaw has been involved in various charitable activities and supports local community initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to giving back.