About
James Bradford English Sr. (January 16, 1942 – October 25, 2024) was an American character actor known for his roles in film and television. He was best known in the horror film community for his role in the 1995 horror movie Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as John Strode. His first movie role was in the 1971 movie The Anderson Tapes, he also starred in the 1979 movie The Onion Field. English made guest appearances on many television shows. His appearances ranged from Kojak, Diff'rent Strokes, The A-Team, Hunter, Seinfeld, Alien Nation, NYPD Blue, 21 Jump Street, Brooklyn South, and Crossing Jordan and Mad Men.
Filmography
Lucky You2007 · Tommy the Poker Host
Karla2006 · Mr. Ross
Determination of Death2001 · Col. Black
Thick as Thieves1999 · Kendall
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers1995 · John Strode
Wolf1994 · Keyes
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash1993 · Warden Harris
Dying to Love You1993 · Detective
Basic Instinct1992 · Campus Policeman
Last Flight Out1990 · Jerry
The Fabulous Baker Boys1989 · Earl
The Revenge of Al Capone1989 · Warden Johnson
Deal of the Century1983 · Man from McDonnell Douglas
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers1983 · Officer Sternhagen
Hanky Panky1982 · Guard #1
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story1980 · Thompkins
Fun and Games1980 · Tex
All God's Children1980
Mother and Daughter: The Loving War1980 · Don
The Onion Field1979 · Red Haired Cop