John Savident | |
|---|---|
 Savident as Fred Elliott from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street | |
| Born | John Frederick Joseph Savident 21 January 1938 |
| Died | 21 February 2024 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2011 |
| Known for | Role of Fred Elliott in Coronation Street (1994–2006) |
| Spouse |
Rona Hopkinson (m. 1961) |
| Children | 2 |
John Frederick Joseph Savident (21 January 1938 – 21 February 2024) was a British actor, known for his numerous television roles, including his portrayal of Fred Elliott in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1994 to 2006. He was also known for his performance as Monsieur Firmin in the West End cast of The Phantom of the Opera. His other credits include The Avengers (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Professionals (1978), Blake's 7 (1979), Yes Minister (1980), Gandhi (1982), The Remains of the Day (1993) and Middlemarch (1994).