Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Mad Men
Character: Jim Crosby
TV • 2007
Lucky You
Character: Tommy the Poker Host
MOVIE • 2007
Karla
Character: Mr. Ross
MOVIE • 2006
Boston Legal
Character: CEO Michael Ryder
TV • 2004
Crossing Jordan
Character: Frank Givens
TV • 2001
Determination of Death
Character: Col. Black
MOVIE • 2001
Boston Public
Character: Mr. Hobson
TV • 2000
Thick as Thieves
Character: Kendall
MOVIE • 1999
Brooklyn South
Character: Lou Zerola
TV • 1997
Ally McBeal
Character: Marshall Polk
TV • 1997
The Practice
Character: Roland Monroe
TV • 1997
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Character: John Strode
MOVIE • 1995
The Naked Truth
Character: Trucker
TV • 1995
Touched by an Angel
Character: Felix
TV • 1994
Chicago Hope
Character:
TV • 1994
Wolf
Character: Keyes
MOVIE • 1994
Frasier
Character: Hank
TV • 1993
The X-Files
Character: Detective Abbott
TV • 1993
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Character: Warden Harris
MOVIE • 1993
Dying to Love You
Character: Detective
MOVIE • 1993