John Alford

Acting

Born October 30, 1971 — Died March 13, 2026

From Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

The Glasgow-born actor was cast in Grange Hill after attending a London stage school from the age of nine where he studied alongside EastEnders' stars Patsy Palmer and Sid Owen. After appearing briefly in an ITV sitcom called Now and Then (1983), Alford landed the role in Grange Hill (1978) at the a...