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Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson

Acting

Biography

Osmond Brian Jackson (April 6, 1931 – July 2, 2022) was a British actor, photographer and producer who was especially famous as "The Man from Del Monte". Jackson was born on 6 April 1931 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. He began his career as a Fleet Air Arm photographer and cameraman, then spent many years in the theatre appearing in the plays with repertory seasons at the Old Vic and the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon and London. In 1969–70, he appeared in Mame at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, starring Ginger Rogers. He was a regular actor on TV and BBC radio drama. For several years Jackson was exclusively contracted worldwide as The Man From Del Monte, filming 25 commercials shown in 32 countries. In addition to his acting career, Jackson owned and ran several TV production and international distribution companies from his photographic, film & recording studios at Hampden Gurney Studios complex at Marble Arch in London. Jackson was married to, and divorced from, Irene Berry, and they had a son and daughter. He also had a daughter with actress Eunice Gayson, to whom he was married from 1968 to 1977. He was married to Ann Barker from 1998 until his death. They had a daughter, and he had another son from another relationship.

Known For

The Protectors
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The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

The Protectors

1972Series