Acting · South Orange, New Jersey, USA · Born January 16, 1942
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.
TVMad Men
2007
as Jim Crosby
MovieLucky You
2007
as Tommy the Poker Host
MovieKarla
2006
as Mr. Ross
TVBoston Legal
2004
as CEO Michael Ryder
TVCrossing Jordan
2001
as Frank Givens
MovieDetermination of Death
2001
as Col. Black
TVBoston Public
2000
as Mr. Hobson
TVPopular
1999
as Mr. Ford
MovieThick as Thieves
1999
as Kendall
TVBrooklyn South
1997
as Lou Zerola
TVAlly McBeal
1997
as Marshall Polk
TVThe Practice
1997
as Roland Monroe
TVArli$$
1996
as Babe Paley
MovieHalloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
1995
as John Strode
TVThe Naked Truth
1995
as Trucker
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Felix
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Desk Sergeant
TVParty of Five
1994
as Coach
MovieWolf
1994
as Keyes
TVFrasier
1993
as Hank
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Detective Abbott
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
1993
as Warden Harris
MovieDying to Love You
1993
as Detective
MovieBasic Instinct
1992
as Campus Policeman
Last Flight Out
1990
as Jerry
MovieThe Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
as Earl
TVAlien Nation
1989
as John Macy
TVSeinfeld
1989
as Cop
MovieThe Revenge of Al Capone
1989
as Warden Johnson
TV21 Jump Street
1987
as Charlie Rosemont
TVHunter
1984
as Singer
MovieDeal of the Century
1983
as Man from McDonnell Douglas
MovieM.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
1983
as Officer Sternhagen
TVThe A-Team
1983
as Casey
TVCheers
1982
as Chuck
MovieHanky Panky
1982
as Guard #1
TVT. J. Hooker
1982
as Deputy D.A. Paul Clay
MovieAlcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
as Thompkins
TVAlcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
as Thompkins
MovieFun and Games
1980
as Tex
MovieAll God's Children
1980
MovieMother and Daughter: The Loving War
1980
as Don
TVKnots Landing
1979
as Priest
MovieThe Onion Field
1979
as Red Haired Cop
MovieBeach Patrol
1979
as Dispatcher
TVKojak
1973
as Royce
MovieThe Anderson Tapes
1971
as T.V. Watcher
