John Gregson: John Gregson. Actor: The Holly and the Ivy. A former telephone engineer who dabbled in amateur dramatics, John Gregson served aboard a minesweeper with the Royal Navy during World War II. After demobilisation, he joined the Liverpool Old Vic, making his stage debut in 'The Knight of the Burning Pestle'. Freshly married, he moved to London and acted alongside Robert Donat and Margaret Leighton in 'A Sleeping Clergyman' at the...
Known For: The Holly and the Ivy (David Paterson), The Longest Day (British Padre), Pursuit of the Graf Spee (Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter), Cash on Delivery (Tony Rapallo)