Joss Ackland

Background

Ackland, Joss was born in 1928 in London. Son of Norman Ackland and Ruth Izod.

Education

Student, Dame Alice Owens Science Center Sch.

Career

Tea planter, Africa, 1954-1957. Disc jockey Cape Town, South Africa, 1955-1957. Member Old Vic Theatre Company, 1958-1961.

Artistic director Mermaid Theatre, 1961-1963. Director The Plough of the Stars.

Achievements

• Joss Ackland has been listed as a notable actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Swimming, tennis, art.

Connections

Married Rosemary Kirkcaldy, 1951. 2 children (1 deceased).

Father:

Norman Ackland

Mother:

Ruth Izod

Spouse:

Rosemary Kirkcaldy