
Jonathan Adams
Known for Acting · 59 credits
- Born
- 1931-02-14
- Died
- 2005-06-13
- Place of birth
- Northampton, England, UK
- Also known as
- Jonathan Adams (I)
Biography
Jonathan Adams (14 February 1931 – 13 June 2005) was an English actor, born in Northampton, England. Adams appeared in a vast variety of British cinema and television, and is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Known For
TV Shows (32)

Coronation Street
1960
as Peter Bromley

Crown Court
1972
as Det. Inspector Robert CID

Z-Cars
1962

BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Desmond Curry / Jean-Marie Collot d'Herbois

Bergerac
1981
as Dr. LeJeune / Dr. Lejeune

Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Jonas Oldacre

ITV Playhouse
1967
as Jacobs

ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
as Pewter Potts

Howards' Way
1985
as Coastguard

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
as Sgt. Finch

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Special Branch Officer

Jesus of Nazareth
1977
as Adam

Kavanagh Q.C.
1995
as Karol Somper

Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
as British Ambassador

Maigret
1992
as Dr. Bouchardon

New Scotland Yard
1972
as DS Keynes

Yes, Prime Minister
1986
as Professor Marriott

The Man in Room 17
1965
as Supt. Cannon

Hunters Walk
1973

The Barchester Chronicles
1982
as Quiverful

1990
1977

Star Cops
1987
as Alexander Krivenko

Mitch
1984
as Peter Allison

First Among Equals
1986
as Kenneth Hollander

The Piglet Files
1990
as KGB Secretary

A Tale of Two Cities
1989
as C. J. Stryver

Forever Green
1989
as John Hasty
Rogues' Gallery
1968
as Pewter Potts

The Invisible Man
1984
as Teddy Henfrey

The Mill on the Floss
1978
as Luke Moggs

Villains
1972
as DS Rice

The Donati Conspiracy
1973
as Detective Sergeant Cole
Movies (27)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975
as Dr. Everett V. Scott

Revolution
1985
as Chaplain

Two Evil Eyes
1990

Danny the Champion of the World
1989
as Samways

Eskimo Nell
1975
as Lord Coltwind

Adventures of a Private Eye
1977
as Inspector Hogg

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978
as Rent Collector

Three for All
1975
as Dr Sparks

The Bride in Black
1990
as Lee

The Trial of Klaus Barbie
1987
as Lawyer

Shoot the Revolution
1990
as Man at TV Station

The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
1995
as Self

The End of Arthur's Marriage
1965
as First Policeman

Squaring the Circle
1984
as Gwiazda

Danton's Death
1978
as Collot d'Herbois

Strike: The Birth of Solidarity
1981
as Andrzej Gwiazda

Exploits at West Poley
1985
as Miller Griffin

The Best of the Adventures
1981
as Inspector Hogg (archive footage) (uncredited)

Richard II
1978
as Gardener

The Winslow Boy
1977

Antony & Cleopatra
1981
as Ventidius

The Count of Solar
1992
as Physician

It Could Happen to You
1976
as Henry VIII
A Beginners Guide to Freud
1989
as Meynet
The Day After the Fair
1986
as Parnell

Never Rest: A Drama About Farm Safety for Children
1993
as Joshua Walker
After You, Hugo
1985
as Mr McGregor
About Jonathan Adams
Jonathan Adams (14 February 1931 – 13 June 2005) was an English actor, born in Northampton, England. Adams appeared in a vast variety of British cinema and television, and is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). With 59 credits spanning from 1955 to 1995, Jonathan Adams has appeared in 27 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jonathan Adams Movies
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) — as Dr. Everett V. Scott
- Revolution (1985) — as Chaplain
- Two Evil Eyes (1990)
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) — as Samways
- Eskimo Nell (1975) — as Lord Coltwind
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