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- John Forrest was born on May 14, 1931 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Great Expectations (1946), The Franchise Affair (1951) and Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951). He died on March 28, 2012 in London, England, UK.
- Came to England as a young child and became a professional boy magician, before turning to acting at age 14
- Son of an American lawyer and an English artist.
- Had a successful career as a stage magician, his routines often featuring timepieces. Based in France, he performed in cabaret, appearing in Paris and Monte Carlo, as well in Palm Springs, Hollywood and Los Angeles.
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