
James Bradford English Sr. (January 16, 1942 – October 25, 2024) was an American character actor known for his roles in film and television. He was best known in the horror film community for his role in the 1995 horror movie Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as John Strode. His first movie role was in the 1971 movie The Anderson Tapes, he also starred in the 1979 movie The Onion Field. English made guest appearances on many television shows. His appearances ranged from Kojak, Diff'rent Strokes, The A-Team, Hunter, Seinfeld, Alien Nation, NYPD Blue, 21 Jump Street, Brooklyn South, and Crossing Jordan and Mad Men.

Frasier
TV • 1993

Cheers
TV • 1982

The X-Files
TV • 1993

Boston Legal
TV • 2004

Knots Landing
TV • 1979

Seinfeld
TV • 1989

Crossing Jordan
TV • 2001

Mad Men
TV • 2007

Chicago Hope
TV • 1994

The Practice
TV • 1997

The A-Team
TV • 1983

Hunter
TV • 1984

Arli$$
TV • 1996

21 Jump Street
TV • 1987

Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994

Party of Five
TV • 1994

T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982

Boston Public
TV • 2000