About
John George Norman Bird (30 October 1924 – 22 April 2005) was an English character actor. Bird was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, England. A RADA graduate, he made his West End debut in Peter Brook's production of The Winter's Tale at the Phoenix Theatre in 1951. He was also a member of the BBC's Radio Drama Company. His first film appearance was as the foreman in An Inspector Calls (1954).
Filmography
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy2005 · Mr. Arrad (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crossing the Floor1996 · Grandfather
Shadowlands1993 · Taxi Driver Witness
Born Kicking1992 · Mr Radley
Miss Pym's Day Out1992 · Man on Bus
Buddy1986 · Mr Normington
This Office Life1984 · Seeds
Black Carrion1984 · Henry Bircher
A Voyage Round My Father1984 · Ham
The Ghost Downstairs1982 · Mr. Morris
If You Go Down in the Woods Today1981 · Doctor
The Final Conflict1981 · Dr. Philmore
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special1980 · Mr Braithwaite
The Lord of the Rings1978 · Bilbo (voice)
The Medusa Touch1978 · Major Henry Morlar
The Slipper and the Rose1976 · Dress Shop Proprieter
Baby Sitters1976
Double Trouble1976
Wedding Bells1976
On the Tiles1976