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John Altman (born 2 March 1952) is an English actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing "Nasty" Nick Cotton in the popular BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. He was among the show's original cast members in 1985 and recently reappeared in 2014 after a five-year absence but was killed off in February 2015. In 2010 he became the new frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids following the death of former frontman Gary Holton in 1985. ==Career== Altman was born in Reading, Berkshire. He made his acting debut in the 1979 film ''The First Great Train Robbery'' where he played a minor role. Later that same year he portrayed musician George Harrison in the biographical television film ''Birth of The Beatles''. He made brief appearances in several other films including ''Quadrophenia'' (1979) and ''An American Werewolf in London'' (1981). In 1982 Altman played the role of a Royal Navy rating alongside Timothy Spall in the channel 4 screen play Remembrance. Altman also featured in a 1982 short public information film, "Stupid Git",〔(Public Information Films | 1979 to 2006 | Film index | Stupid Git, John Altman ). Nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved on 16 August 2012.〕 part of the British government's campaign against drink-driving. In 1985, he first appeared as Nick Cotton in the new BBC television soap opera ''EastEnders'' appearing in the very first episode in February that year. He appeared in the show on a recurring basis from 1985 to 2009 and recently in October 2014, he returned to the show after a five-year absence. His character has been part of many famous storylines in the show including the murders of Reg Cox and Eddie Royle, his attempt to kill his own mother Dot by poisoning her and his drug addiction. His character was also given his own television spin-off episode ''The Return of Nick Cotton'' in 2000. His character was killed off in the episode that aired on 19 February 2015 which marked the 30th anniversary of the show. He also appeared in an adult pantomime, which released on video in 1994 titled ''Pussy in Boots''. In the pantomime he appeared alongside fellow ''EastEnders'' stars Mike Reid and Barbara Windsor. In 2001 he won the Rear of the Year Award alongside Claire Sweeney.〔(Rear of the Year – History ). Rearoftheyearcompetition.com. Retrieved on 16 August 2012.〕 In the same year he also performed in the Leiber and Stoller tribute evening at the Hammersmith Apollo, singing Trouble, originally performed by Elvis Presley. In 2002, he toured around the UK playing Billy Flynn in the long-running musical Chicago. He also appeared in the John Godber written stage play ''Bouncers'' opposite fellow soap actor Nigel Pivaro who is best known for playing Terry Duckworth in ''Coronation Street''.〔(Beds, Herts and Bucks Theatre – Milton Keynes Theatre – Bouncers – John Altman interview ). BBC (13 September 2003). Retrieved on 16 August 2012.〕 In 2004, he made an appearance in the comedy sketch series ''Bo' Selecta!'' as his ''EastEnders'' character. In 2006, Altman was set to appear in an upcoming British film called ''It's Been Real'', the trailer can be seen on YouTube.〔 (3 November 2006). Retrieved on 16 August 2012.〕 It still has yet to be released in cinemas. John Altman also appeared on 18 July 2009 episode of ''Totally Saturday'' by climbing out of the boot of a car. In August 2010, he joined a band called Heavy Metal Kids.From late 2010, until early 2011, Altman appeared in adverts for ''Daz'' along with actors (Michael Starke and Amanda Barrie), from rival soap opera Coronation Street. In February 2011, he appeared on ''Live from Studio Five''. In January 2012, he appeared as one of the first five couples in the third series of ''Celebrity Coach Trip'' partnering fellow actor Derek Martin. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Altman (actor)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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