John Alderton

John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor who is best known for his roles in Upstairs, Downstairs, Thomas & Sarah, Please Sir!, and Fireman Sam. Alderton has often starred alongside his wife, Pauline Collins.

He was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the son of Ivy (née Handley) and Gordon John Alderton. He grew up in Hull where he attended Kingston High School.

He married actress Pauline Collins in 1969 and lives in Hampstead, London, with her and their three children, Nicholas (born 1972), Kate (born 1973) and Richard (born 1978). He has a step-daughter called Louise.

Relatives

Jack Stanley Alderton, (born 1900 in Hull) was one of three brothers, and a carpenter by trade. During 1920–59 he built a large civil engineering and building contractor business known as ‘J.S. Alderton and Co. Ltd.’, based at Felsted, Ipswich, and London.

References and Sources

• http://www.filmreference.com/film/71/John-Alderton.html