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John Bindon

John Bindon

Actor

Born October 4, 1943 in London, England, UK

Died October 10, 1993

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John 'Biffo' Bindon was a British actor and bodyguard, famously working for Led Zeppelin during their 1977 US tour until he was dismissed for violent behavior. He was closely connected to the London underworld and known for a unique party trick: "I'd hang five half-pint beer glasses on my manhood. Everyone would ask how it was done beforehand, so I'd end their curiosity by threading my old chap through the handles of the glasses." The son of a London cab driver, Bindon was twice sent to Borstal in his youth and earned the nickname 'Biffo' due to his tendency to start fights. Discovered by Ken Loach in a London pub, Bindon made his acting debut in the 1967 film Poor Cow. He later appeared in notable British films such as Performance, Get Carter, and Quadrophenia, often cast as a gangland tough. In 1968, Bindon met Vicki Hodge, a baronet's daughter turned model and actress, who introduced him to British aristocracy. This connection led to close and controversial associations with Princess Margaret and her Caribbean island retreat, Mustique. Bindon's rumored relationship with Princess Margaret is a key storyline in the 2008 crime film The Bank Job. Also in 1968, Bindon received the Queen's Award for Bravery after diving off Putney Bridge into the River Thames to save a drowning man—though some claimed he had pushed the man in and only rescued him when a policeman appeared. In 1979, Bindon faced trial for the murder of London gangster John Darke. His defense, supported by a character witness testimony from actor Bob Hoskins, argued self-defense, stating Bindon feared for his life due to blackmail over lost drug money and cocaine worth thousands. Although acquitted, Bindon's reputation suffered, making it difficult for him to find work in entertainment. He died in 1993 from an AIDS-related illness, spending his final years as a recluse in Belgravia.

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The Collectors TV Series1986Surtees's man

Quadrophenia Poster

Quadrophenia Feature Film1979Harry

The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game Poster

The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game TV Series1979Terry Flynn

Hazell TV Series1978Jack Horner

A Dirty Knight's Work Poster

A Dirty Knight's Work Feature Film19762nd Reagan Brother

Barry Lyndon Poster

Barry Lyndon Feature Film1975Recruiting Soldier

11 Harrowhouse Poster

11 Harrowhouse Feature Film1974Second guard

BBC2 Playhouse Poster

BBC2 Playhouse TV Series1974Magger

Dead Cert Poster

Dead Cert Feature Film1974Walter

Juggernaut Poster

Juggernaut Feature Film1974Driscoll

My Name Is Harry Worth Poster

My Name Is Harry Worth TV Series1974Constable

Love Thy Neighbour Poster

Love Thy Neighbour Feature Film1973White Groom

No Sex Please - We're British Poster

No Sex Please - We're British Feature Film1973Pete

The MacKintosh Man Poster

The MacKintosh Man Feature Film1973Buster

Six Days of Justice Poster

Six Days of Justice TV Series1972Eddie Bray

Get Carter Poster

Get Carter Feature Film1971Sid Fletcher

Man in the Wilderness Poster

Man in the Wilderness Feature Film1971Coulter

The Laughing Stock of Television TV Movie1971

The Ten Commandments Poster

The Ten Commandments TV Series1971Denis Garvey

Performance Poster

Performance Feature Film1970Moody

Play for Today Poster

Play for Today TV Series1970Jumbo

Department S Poster

Department S TV Series1969Greer

Paul Temple Poster

Paul Temple TV Series1969Mace

Softly Softly: Task Force Poster

Softly Softly: Task Force TV Series1969Edward Dinsdale

Special Branch Poster

Special Branch TV Series1969Harry Beauchamp

The Doctors Poster

The Doctors TV Series1969Nicky Mason

The Gold Robbers Poster

The Gold Robbers Mini-Series1969Terry Lardner

Inspector Clouseau Poster

Inspector Clouseau Feature Film1968Bull Parker

Poor Cow Poster

Poor Cow Feature Film1967Tom

The Gamblers TV Series1967Patsy Fagan

Public Eye Poster

Public Eye TV Series1965Young Builder

The Wednesday Play Poster

The Wednesday Play TV Series1964Bobby

From Russia with Love Poster

From Russia with Love Feature Film1963Airport Passerby

Z Cars TV Series1962Buzz Bentley

Dixon of Dock Green Poster

Dixon of Dock Green TV Series1955Fred

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