John Castle

John Michael Frederick Castle (born 14th January 1940) is an English actor recognized for his remarkable work in both film and television. Lauded for his roles, most notably as Bill in Michelangelo Antonioni's Blowup (1966) and Geoffrey in The Lion in Winter (1968), his career boasts a wide variety of roles in other significant productions including Man of La Mancha (1972), I, Claudius (1976), and RoboCop 3 (1993). Born and educated in Croydon and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Castle started his career on stage, making his first appearance in Henry V at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park when he was just 24. His breadth of work encompassed the British TV series The Prisoner, Antony and Cleopatra (1972), the 1976 BBC series I, Claudius and two appearances in the hard-hitting police drama The Professionals. Cultivating a growing reputation with his roles across multiple platforms, Castle delivered memorable performances in high-profile projects. His stage work was celebrated, with standout roles including Oswald in the Royal Shakespeare Company's revival of Ibsen's Ghosts, and Mahatma Gandhi in Guerney Campbell's, Gandhi, performed in London. Castle's enduring relevance to the film industry is emphasized by his contribution to Agatha Christie story adaptations and many TV series, his performance range proving instrumental in defining his long and diverse career.