John Alford (actor)
Sign in to saveJohn James Shannon, better known by his stage name John Alford, was a British actor, singer, convicted child sex offender and drug dealer. He played Robbie Wright in the BBC series Grange Hill (1985–1990) and Billy Ray in the ITV series London's Burning (1993–1998). He also had three Top 30 hits on the UK singles chart in 1996.
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John Alford, born John Shannon in Glasgow, was a United Kingdom citizen who worked as an actor, singer, and television actor. He was male and spoke English. His musical work was categorized under the pop genre.
Alford’s career included roles in television and music, utilizing his voice as an instrument. He was convicted of sexual assault. He died on March 13, 2026.
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Person
- Born
- 1971-10-30
- Died
- 2026-03-13
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Active from
- 1971
- Active to
- 2026
Discography
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Key dates
- Born
- 30 October 1971
- Died
- 13 March 2026
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Glasgow
- Occupation
- television actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Instrument
- voice
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- date of birth
- 1971-10-30
- date of death
- 2026-03-13
- birth name
- John Shannon
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Encyclopedic overview
John James Shannon (30 October 1971 – 13 March 2026), better known by his stage name John Alford, was a British actor, singer, convicted child sex offender and drug dealer. He played Robbie Wright in the BBC series Grange Hill (1985–1990) and Billy Ray in the ITV series London's Burning (1993–1998). He also had three Top 30 hits on the UK singles chart in 1996.
Life and career
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