John Altman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 02, 1952
Age	74
Birthplace	Reading, Berkshire, England
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also John Altman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Playing Nick Cotton in EastEnders

Intro

John Altman is a British actor and singer best known for his long-running role as 'Nasty' Nick Cotton in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He has also appeared in various films and stage productions throughout his career.

Early Life & Background

John Altman was born in Reading, Berkshire, England. He attended the University of Manchester, during which he began performing in theatre, eventually pursuing a career in acting.

Career Highlights

Portrayed Nick Cotton in EastEnders (1985–2015)
Appeared in films such as Quadrophenia (1979) and An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Starred in stage productions across the UK
Known for TV appearances in Casualty and The Bill

Trivia

His character Nick Cotton appeared on EastEnders from the show's first episode.
He once performed as a singer in the tribute band The Heavy Metal Kids.
Altman is also an author, having published his autobiography in 2016.

FAQs

On His Birth-Day

About March 2nd, 1952, in brief:

Historical events: Marlene Hagge won the LPGA Sarasota Golf Open on March 2, 1952. This victory added to her reputation as one of the leading female golfers of her time, contributing to the growth of women's golf in the United States.
Day of the week: March 2nd, 1952 was a Sunday
Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
#1 US song: Wheel of Fortune by Bell Sisters
Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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