John Altman
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John Altman (born March 2, 1952 in Reading, Berkshire, England) is an English actor best known as "Nasty" Nick Cotton in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He appeared in the first episode in 1985 and has left the series no less than five times, but has not appeared since 2001.
The role gave him much fame and he was known as one of EastEnders most well-known villains for phrases such as "Hello Ma".
Before gaining fame as Nick Cotton, he appeared in small roles in movies including Quadrophenia, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and An American Werewolf in London.
Altman also featured in a 1982 public information film, "Stupid Git, John Altman" [1], part of the British government's campaign against drink-driving.
In 2001 he won the award alongside Claire Sweeney for Rear of the Year.
[edit] Selected Filmography
- To Die For (1994).... Dogger
- EastEnders (1985-1993, 1998, 2000-2001)..... "Nasty" Nick Cotton
- Minder (1984)..... Cabbie (1 episode)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) (uncredited)...... Rebel Pilot
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) ..... Assorted Police
- Birth of the Beatles (1979) ..... George Harrison
- Quadrophenia (1979) (uncredited) ..... John the Mod
- The First Great Train Robbery (1979) ..... First Pickpocket
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