John Nightingale

John Nightingale (born 1942 in Burnley, died 1980 in Greenwich) appeared in Coronation Street in September 1972 as Det Sgt Simms who worked on the investigation into the missing Jason Lomax.

He also appeared in Journey to the Unknown, Colditz, Dixon of Dock Green, Fall of Eagles, Village Hall, The Stars Look Down, a regular role in When The Boat Comes In alongside Susan Jameson, Crown Court and Play for Today.

On radio, he was heard in productions of Afternoon Theatre and Midweek Theatre.

On stage, He acted in the National Youth Theatre production of Antony and Cleopatra at the Old Vic Theatre in London.