Johnny Meres

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Johnny Meres
Born
Jonathan Meres

1958 (age 6465)
Occupation(s) actor, novelist
Years active1993–present

Jonathan "Johnny" Meres (born in 1958) [1] is an English actor and writer of children and teen novels.

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Awards

"Scottish Children's Book Award 20

"Phoenix Book Award 2013"

"Perrier Comedy Award" nominee 1993

"Time Out" Award winner 1989

Filmography

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2000 The Little Vampire Teacher
2008 Outpost Gotzcredited "The Breather"
Stone of Destiny Detective
2012 Outpost: Black Sun Gotz
2015 Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz Gotz

Books by Meres

Official Website

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References

  1. "Jonathan Meres' Official Website".

Official Website