John Noakes

TV Show Host

Birthday March 6, 1934

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Halifax, England

DEATH DATE May 28, 2017 (83)

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About

Best known as the co-presenter of the children's TV show Blue Peter during the '60s and '70s.

Before Fame

He was an aircraft engine fitter before receiving acting training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Trivia

His children's book The Flight of the Magic Clog was published after his exit from Blue Peter.

Family Life

He and his wife attempted to sail around the world in 1982.

Associated With

He once appeared on a Blue Peter-themed episode of the game show The Weakest Link, hosted by Anne Robinson.