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- John Counsell was born on April 24, 1905 in Beckenham, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937), Theatre Night (1957) and The Ghost Train (1937). He was married to Mary Kerridge. He died on February 23, 1987 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseMary Kerridge(1939 - February 23, 1987) (his death, 1 child)
- Father of Elizabeth Counsell
- Was the guiding light, with his family, of the Theatre Royal, Windsor for many years.
- Whilst serving as a Colonel in the British army in 1945, he was ordered to draft the historic surrender document to be signed by General Jodl on behalf of the German forces which would end the war in Europe.
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