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John Savident (1938–2024) was a prolific British character actor with a distinguished career in theater, film, and television. He is best remembered for his twelve-year run as the boisterous butcher Fred Elliott on the long-running soap opera Coronation Street and his appearances in acclaimed films like A Clockwork Orange and Gandhi.
John Savident was a British character actor recognized for his portrayal of the boisterous Fred Elliott on Coronation Street and his extensive background in theater and cinema.
He is recognized for his television work in Coronation Street and supporting roles in major films such as A Clockwork Orange, Gandhi, and The Remains of the Day.
He was a mainstay of British television, most notably with ITV and the long-running production of Coronation Street.