John Nettleton (actor)
John Nettleton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1929 |
| Died | 12 July 2023 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2010 |
| Spouse |
Deirdre Doone (m. 1954) |
| Children | 3 |
John Slade Nettleton (5 February 1929 – 12 July 2023) was an English actor. He played Sir Arnold Robinson, Cabinet Secretary in Yes Minister (1980–1984) and President of the Campaign for Freedom of Information in the follow-up Yes, Prime Minister (1985–1988). Another political role for Nettleton was as Conservative Party MP Sir Stephen Baxter in the sitcom The New Statesman.