| Aden Gillett | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Aden Gillett 8 November 1958 Aden, Yemen |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
John Aden Gillett (born 8 November 1958) is a British actor best known for playing the role of Jack Maddox on the popular BBC series The House of Eliott.[1]
Gillet was born in the city of Aden, Yemen, from which he got his name. He is married to actress Sara Stewart, with whom he has two children. He has played many roles on the stage, including Mr Banks in a new production of Mary Poppins and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing. In films, he has appeared in The Winslow Boy and The Borrowers. On television, he has appeared as Robin Hood in Ivanhoe (1997) and Peter Townsend, Princess Margaret's forbidden love, in The Queen's Sister. He also appeared in Harry Enfield's Television Programme.