Gary Holton
British actor and musician (1952-1985) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 33
Gary Frederick Holton was an English singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He was the frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids (1972-1977), worked with Casino Steel (1981-1984), and played the part of Wayne in the UK television comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983-1985).
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1985Died25 October 1985
BulmanSeries, 1985Bernard Scroop1983
Auf Wiedersehen, PetSeries, Wayne Norris1980
Bloody KidsFilm, Ken
Breaking GlassFilm, 1980Punk Musician
Dreams of LeavingFilm, 1980Keith1979
MinderSeries, Barry
ShoestringSeries, 1979Gary 'Mole' Molecombe
QuadropheniaFilm, 1979Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
The KnowledgeFilm, 1979Eddie Hairstyle1952Born22 September 1952
BulmanSeries, 1985Bernard Scroop1983Auf Wiedersehen, PetSeries, Wayne Norris1980Bloody KidsFilm, KenBreaking GlassFilm, 1980Punk MusicianDreams of LeavingFilm, 1980Keith1979MinderSeries, BarryShoestringSeries, 1979Gary 'Mole' MolecombeQuadropheniaFilm, 1979Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)The KnowledgeFilm, 1979Eddie Hairstyle1952Born22 September 1952People around Gary
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Mel Smith Also in Bloody Kids and Dreams of Leaving
Jonathan Lynn Also in The Knowledge and Breaking Glass
Janine Duvitski Also in The Knowledge and Breaking Glass
Gary Olsen Also in Bloody Kids and Breaking Glass
Richard Hope Also in Bloody Kids and Breaking Glass
Kim Taylforth Also in The Knowledge and Bloody Kids
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About this person
Holton died from an overdose of morphine combined with alcohol in 1985.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 1985 · aged 33
