John Moreno

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John Moreno
Born (1939-03-04) 4 March 1939 (age 85)
Other namesJuan Moreno
Occupation Actor
Years active1957–2004

John Moreno (born 4 March 1939) is a retired British actor, probably best known for his role as Luigi Ferrara in the 1981 James Bond feature film For Your Eyes Only . [1]

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His other film credits include appearances in Les Misérables (1978), The Razor's Edge (1984), John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) and Old Scores (1991). His television credits include Doctor Who (in the serial The Ambassadors of Death where he played Dobson), [2] Moonbase 3 , The Duchess of Duke Street , Return of the Saint , Thriller , The Sweeney , The Enigma Files , Kessler , Farrington of the F.O. , Squadron , Only Fools and Horses , Dempsey and Makepeace , Beau Geste , One by One , Lovejoy and Heartbeat . He had a recurring role in the 1971 television series Hine .

Selected filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1962Cupido contrabandistaCredited as Juan Moreno
1981 For Your Eyes Only Luigi Ferrara
1984 The Razor's Edge French Detective #1
1984 John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Benedictine Monk
1991 Old Scores Referee

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1957Nathaniel TitlarkVillagerEpisode: "O Woodman, Spare That Tree"
1968 The Troubleshooters Carlow (as Juan Moreno)Episode: "Not for My Friend, He's Driving"
1968 Virgin of the Secret Service HelmutEpisode: "Entente Cordiale"
1968 Triton French LieutenantEpisode: "Lamb to the Slaughter"
1968 Crime Buster French cafe customer (as Juan Moreno)Episode: "The Third Thief"
1970 Doctor Who Dobson (as Juan Moreno)Episode: "The Ambassadors of Death: Episode 2"
1971 Hine Frank the Chauffeur7 episodes
1972 Spyder's Web Emil (as Juan Moreno)Episode: "The Prevalence of Skeletons"
1972 Pretenders Soft John4 episodes
1973 Moonbase 3 Juan Benavente2 episodes
1973 Crown Court Grigori Petrov2 episodes
1973–1975 Thriller Filton

Nick (as Juan Moreno)

2 episodes
1977 The Duchess of Duke Street Gaspard2 episodes
1978 Return of the Saint PierreEpisode: "The Imprudent Professor"
1978 The Sweeney DoadEpisode: "Hearts and Minds"
1978 Les Miserables CochopailleTelevision film
1980 The Enigma Files Henry MantonEpisode: "Investigation of a Copper"
1981 Kessler Jose Garriga3 episodes
1982 Squadron VasquezEpisode: "Deadline"
1982 Beau Geste Maris3 episodes
1982 Only Fools and Horses EnricoEpisode: "Diamonds Are for Heather"
1985 Dempsey and Makepeace ReynoldsEpisode: "The Squeeze"
1985 One by One Dr. PreeceEpisode: "Pride of Place"
1985 Minder ClaudeEpisode: "Minder on the Orient Express"
1986–1987 Farrington of the F.O. Colonel Alberto Rodrigues2 episodes
1991 The Darling Buds of May GabbyEpisode: "A Breath of French Air: Part 2"
1992 Eldorado Dr. Garcia2 episodes
1993 Lovejoy Duty SergeantEpisode: "Pig in a Poke"
1994 The Bill Jimmy WallaceEpisode: "Nowhere to Run"
1995–1997 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Stephano

Taxi Driver

2 episodes
1998 Touching Evil Paul Salvant2 episodes
2004 Heartbeat Judge YardleyEpisode: "A Call to Arms"

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References

  1. "Luigi Ferrara (John Moreno) | James Bond Allies". www.jamesbondmm.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  2. "Dr Who Guide – Juan Moreno". doctorwhonews.net. 2017.