John Altman – Nick Cotton from EastEnders

Everybody knew John Altman as the villain Nasty Nick Cotton in the soap EastEnders, a character which was eventually axed in 2015. This portrayal, however, is a boon and bane because although he will forever be recognized for this, he revealed that he found it hard to break out of the typecast, and his career got affected.

In 2020, Altman appeared in The Real Marigold Hotel. Fans went wild when they learned that the man was nearing his 70s because of how youthful he looks. Although he packed on a few pounds, the actor still seemed radiant and fresh.