John Alford, 1971
Actors · October 30, 1971
John Alford
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John Alford is 54 years old, born October 30, 1971 in United Kingdom · Scorpio.
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About
John Alford was a British actor and singer known for playing Robbie Wright on BBC's Grange Hill and Billy Ray on ITV's London's Burning. Born 30 October 1971, he charted three UK Top 30 singles in 1996. A Scorpio, Alford's career spanned British television's most iconic youth dramas of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Biography
John Alford (stage name; birth name John James Shannon) was a British actor and singer whose early career defined 1980s–90s British television. He played Robbie Wright in BBC's Grange Hill from 1985 to 1990, a flagship youth drama that launched numerous careers, then transitioned to adult roles as Billy Ray in ITV's London's Burning from 1993 to 1998. Beyond acting, Alford recorded music; he achieved three Top 30 hits on the UK singles chart in 1996. Born 30 October 1971 in Great Britain, he was a Scorpio, a water sign associated with intensity and transformation. As an actor, Alford performed across television drama, a medium that demands sustained character work and ensemble collaboration. His Life Path number is 22, a master number linked to ambition and large-scale vision.
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Trivia
- Alford played Robbie Wright on Grange Hill for five consecutive years (1985–1990), one of the BBC's longest-running youth dramas.
- He charted three Top 30 UK singles in 1996, blending his acting and music careers.
- His adult television transition came via London's Burning, an ITV emergency-services drama that ran from 1993 to 1998.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Frequently asked
- How old is John Alford?
- John Alford is 54 years old (born October 30, 1971).
- When is John Alford's birthday?
- John Alford was born on October 30, 1971.
- What is John Alford's zodiac sign?
- John Alford is a Scorpio, born October 30, 1971.
- What is John Alford's Chinese zodiac sign?
- John Alford was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is John Alford from?
- John Alford is from United Kingdom.
- What does John Alford do?
- John Alford is a actor.
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