John Longden

Biography

John Longden was a West Indian-born English actor born on November 11, 1900, who began his acting career in amateur theatrical companies before landing roles on the legitimate stage and later in silent films with Gaumont British Pictures. He earned notable success working alongside Alfred Hitchcock, starring in five of his films including Blackmail, Juno and the Paycock, and Young and Innocent. Longden went on to appear in numerous television series, most notably as Chief Inspector Lomax in "Quatermass 2."