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John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor in television, stage and cinema, best known for his starring role in the television series Inspector Morse as Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse and The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan.
John Thaw (1942-2002) was a British actor who starred in The Sweeney, Inspector Morse, Chaplin and other roles. He won three BAFTA Awards and was married to Sheila Hancock.
- Actor, Producer
- January 3, 1942
- 1 min
- February 21, 2002
Learn about the life and career of John Thaw, the British actor who starred in The Sweeney, Inspector Morse and other TV shows. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- January 3, 1942
- February 21, 2002
Feb 23, 2002 · John Thaw, the British television actor known to millions as the crusty, music-loving Chief Inspector Morse of Oxford, died at his home in Wiltshire, England, on Thursday. He was 60. The cause...
Feb 22, 2002 · John Thaw, the actor best known for his portrayal of the curmudgeonly Inspector Morse, has died aged 60. ITV confirmed last night that Thaw had lost his long battle against throat cancer. His...
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Jun 14, 2023 · Based on novels by Colin Dexter and starring the charismatically grumpy John Thaw, that series was so beloved it engendered nine seasons of Lewis, a spinoff about Morse's boring sidekick that...
Feb 22, 2002 · The actor, who played the iconic detective in the popular TV series, passed away in 2002 after a battle with throat cancer. He was also known for his roles in The Sweeney, Kavanagh QC and A Year in Provence.
