James Bradford English Sr. (January 16, 1942 – October 25, 2024) was an American character actor known for his roles in film and television. He was best known in the horror film community for his role in the 1995 horror movie Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as John Strode. His first movie role was in the 1971 movie The Anderson Tapes, he also starred in the 1979 movie The Onion Field.
English made guest appearances on many television shows. His appearances ranged from Kojak, Diff'rent Strokes, The A-Team, Hunter, Seinfeld, Alien Nation, NYPD Blue, 21 Jump Street, Brooklyn South, and Crossing Jordan and Mad Men.
Detective Abbott
Cop
Hank
Felix
Jim Crosby
Casey
Priest
Frank Givens
Officer Charlie Rosemont
Chuck
Deputy D.A. Paul Clay
Mr. Hobson
Singer
Royce
Cop at the Church
Patrolman Seymour
Marshall Polk
Campus Policeman
Trucker
Lou Zerola
John Strode
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Thompkins
Tommy the Poker Host
Guard #1
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Earl
T.V. Watcher
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Red Haired Cop
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