John Alford
Acting
Biography
The Glasgow-born actor was cast in Grange Hill after attending a London stage school from the age of nine where he studied alongside EastEnders' stars Patsy Palmer and Sid Owen. After appearing briefly in an ITV sitcom called Now and Then (1983), Alford landed the role in Grange Hill (1978) at the age of 11. But the young actor found fame too tough to handle and started drinking heavily. By the time he left the show at the age of 17 he had reportedly spent up to £80,000 on alcohol and gambling. …
The Hatton Garden Job
2017
Prison Warder
Casualty
1986
Dave Moore
Casualty
1986
Taxi Driver
Mike Bassett: England Manager
2001
Deano
Grange Hill
1978
Robbie Wright
Mondo Hollywoodland
2021
Shlemko's Number One
Henry VI Part 1
1983
Master Gunner's Boy
Going Live!
1987
Self
The Chief
1990
Eddie Deakin
What's the Score
2014
Self
Black Cab
2000
Billy