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John Bardon Biography

Birth Name:John Michael Jones

Birth Place:Brentford, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won two British Soap Awards for Best On-Screen Partnership for "EastEnders" in 2002 and 2005
  • Won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in "Kiss Me, Kate" in 1988
  • Had to reduce his appearances in "EastEnders" after suffering from a stroke in 2007
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "ITV Sunday Night Drama" in 1970
  • Best known for his role as Jim Branning in "EastEnders․"

Awards

  • 2002British Soap Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
  • 2002British Soap Award-Best On-screen Partnership: winner
  • 2005British Soap Award-Best Onscreen Partnership: winner