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[[File: Jonathan Adams.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jonathan Adams as Dr. Everett V. Scott]]
[[File:Narrator.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jonathan Adams as The Narrator in ''The Rocky Horror Show''  - Original London Cast - 1973]]Jonathan Adams (February 14, 1931 –  June 15, 2005) was an English actor known for his role as [[Dr. Everett V. Scott]] (A Rival Scientist) in ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. Adams originated the [[The Narrator]] role in the original 1973 [[London Cast]] production of ''[[The Rocky Horror Show]]''.

==Biography==
Originally trained as a painter, Jonathan Adams studied art at Chelsea Art School and London University, with a special interest in Surrealism and Dada. He taught art to school boys for five years his hometown of Northhampton after spending time in the RAF Medical Corps, and then turned to acting. He spent three years as a member of the Northampton Repertory Theater, followed by an affiliation with the London's Children's Theater Company.  As a result, he began getting roles in several productions in London's West End, most notably a two-year run in the show ''Alibi For A Judge.'' Additionally, he played in occasional music-hall productions at the Player's Theater at Charing Cross while breaking into small roles in television and movies.<br>

At age 42, he originated the role of the Narrator in first version of [[The Rocky Horror Show]].  Adams dry, dramatic delivery of the Narrator was based on a famous English Criminologist, [[Edgar Lustgarten]], who had a true-crime radio show in the UK at the time of the original play.  Adams was asked to join the cast of ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' in 1975, though this time in the role of [[Dr. Everett V. Scott]]. Post ''Rocky'', Adams went on to have a healthy career in television, film and on stage, mainly in British productions, including a sting in Richard O'Brien's third musical, ''Disaster'' in 1978. In 1990, he reprised his role of the Narrator in the West End Revival of ''Rocky Horror Show'' at the 1200-seat Piccadilly Theatre, which was released on a double-LP as ''The Rocky Horror Show: The Whole Gory Story.''
Adams passed away on June 13, 2005 as the result of a stroke. He was 74 years old.

==Filmography==
2000: ''Animated Tales of the World'' (TV Series) - Ewenn Senior (voice)<br>
1997: ''Kavanagh QC'' (TV Series) - Karol Somper<br>
1992: ''Maigret'' (TV Series) - Dr. Bouchardon<br>
1992: ''Screen Two'' (TV Series) - Physician<br>
1990: ''Moon and Son'' (TV Series) - Etienne<br>
1990: ''The Bride in Black'' (TV Movie) - Lee<br>
1990: ''The Piglet Files'' (TV Series) - KGB Secretary<br>
1990: ''Two Evil Eyes'' (segment "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar") - Hammer<br>
1989: ''A Beginners Guide to Freud'' (TV Movie) - Meynet<br>
1989: ''A Tale of Two Cities'' (TV Mini-Series)¬ - Stryver<br>
1989: ''Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'' (TV Movie) - Samways<br>
1989: ''Forever Green'' (TV Series) - John Hasty<br>
1988 ''Yes, Prime Minister'' (TV Series) - Professor Marriott<br>
1987: ''London Embassy'' (TV Mini-Series) - Zeller<br>
1987: ''Howards' Way'' (TV Series) - Coastguard<br>
1987: ''Star Cops'' (TV Mini-Series) - Alexander Krivenko<br>
1987: ''Screenplay'' (TV Series) “The Trial of Klaus Barbie” - Lawyer<br>
1987: ''Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: Nemesis'' (TV Movie) - Carter<br>
1986: ''First Among Equals'' (TV Mini-Series) - Kenneth Hollander<br>
1986: ''The Collectors'' (TV Series) - Skipper<br>
1986: ''The Day After the Fair'' (TV Movie) - Parnell<br>
1985: ''Exploits at West Poley'' (TV Movie) - Miller Griffin<br>
1985: ''Revolution'' - Chaplain<br>
1985: ''The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'' (TV Series) - Jonas Oldacre<br>
1985: ''Summer Season'' (TV Series) - Mr. McGregor<br>
1985: ''Bulman'' (TV Series) - Tutor<br>
1985: ''Dramarama'' (TV Series) - Crocodile<br>
1984: ''Mitch'' (TV Series) - Peter Allison<br>
1984: ''The Invisible Man'' (TV Mini-Series) - Teddy Henfrey <br>
1984: ''Squaring the Circle'' (TV Movie) Gwiazda<br>
1981-1983: ''Bergerac'' (TV Series) - Dr. Lejeune <br>
1983: Reilly: ''Ace of Spies'' (TV Mini-Series) - British Ambassador<br>
1982: ''The Barchester Chronicles'' (TV Mini-Series) - Mr. Quiverful<br>
1982: ''I Remember Nelson'' (TV Series) - Doctor<br>
1981: ''Strike: The Birth of Solidarity'' (TV Movie) - Andrzej Gwiazda<br>
1981: ''Funny Man'' (TV Series) - Brendan Sykes<br>
1981: ''Antony & Cleopatra'' (TV Movie) Ventidius<br>
1978-1979: ''The Mill on the Floss'' (TV Mini-Series) - Luke Moggs<br>
1979: ''Flat Bust'' (TV Movie) - Lionel<br>
1978: ''Richard II'' (TV Movie) - Gardener<br>
1978: ''The Devil's Crown'' (TV Series) Hubert de Burgh / Hubert de Bourgh<br>
1978: ''Adventures of a Plumber's Mate'' - Rent Collector<br>
1978: A ''Bunch of Fives'' (TV Series) - Max Grant<br>
1977-1978: ''BBC Play of the Month'' (TV Series) - Collot d'Herbois / Desmond Curry<br>
1977: ''1990'' (TV Series) - The PCD Officer<br>
1977: ''It Could Happen to You'' - Henry VIII<br>
1977: ''Here I Stand'' (TV Series) - John Clitherow<br>
1977: ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (TV Mini-Series) - Adam<br>
1977: ''Adventures of a Private Eye'' - Inspector Hogg<br>
1976: ''The Emigrants'' (TV Series) - Stan<br>
1976: ''Hunter's Walk'' (TV Series) - Joe Tanner<br>
1975: ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show''  - Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist<br>
1975: ''Edward the King'' (TV Series) - Sergeant Ballantyne<br>
1975: ''Three for All'' - Dr. Sparks<br>
1975: ''Eskimo Nell'' - Lord Coltwind<br>
1974: ''Special Branch'' (TV Series) - Duty Officer <br>
1974: ''Dixon of Dock Green'' (TV Series) - Special Branch Officer<br>
1973: ''The Donati Conspiracy'' (TV Series) - Det. Sgt. Cole <br>
1973: ''New Scotland Yard'' (TV Series) - DS Keynes<br>
1973: ''The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes'' (TV Series) - Serg. Finch <br>
1973: ''Crown Court'' (TV Series) - Det. Inspector Robert CID<br>
1967-1972: ''Z Cars'' (TV Series) – Pinker (1972) / PC Brabbin (1967) <br>
1972: ''Villains'' (TV Series) - Det. Sgt. Rice<br>
1972: ''The Man Outside'' (TV Series) – unknown <br>
1971: ''The Last of the Baskets'' (TV Series) - Crematorium attendant<br>
1971: ''A Family at War'' (TV Series)  - QMSI Briggs<br>
1969: ''Pegasus'' (TV Movie) - Capt. Julius Belwether RN<br>
1969: ''ITV Sunday Night Theatre'' (TV Series) - Pewter Potts <br>
1969: ''Rogues' Gallery'' (TV Series) Pewter Potts<br>
1968-1969: ''ITV Playhouse'' (TV Series)  - Jacobs  (1969)/ Escort Captain (1968) <br>
1969: ''The Assassination Bureau'' - French President (uncredited)<br>
1968: ''Triton'' (TV Movie)  - Captain Julius Belwether<br>
1968: ''Coronation Street'' (TV Series)  - Mr Parker<br>
1968: ''Spindoe'' (TV Series) - River Policeman <br>
1967: ''Mogul'' (TV Series) – Doctor<br>
1965: ''The Wednesday Play'' (TV Series) - First Policeman<br>
1965: ''The Man in Room 17'' (TV Series) - DCS Cannon 

==Stage Productions==
1989: ''Metropolis'' (London Cast) - Warner<br>
1973: ''The Rocky Horror Show'' (West End Revival) - Narrator<br>
1980: ''Tom Foolery'' - Jonathan (London Cast)<br>
1978: ''Disaster'' - The Villain<br>
1973: ''The Rocky Horror Show'' (London Cast) – Narrator<br>
1965: ''Alibi For A Judge''(London Cast)

==Other Works==
1978:  One Man Comedic Art Show  at the Duplex Cabaret Theater in Manhattan
1981: ''Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'' (Radio Show) – Majikthise, Cheerleader<br>

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