John Alderton John Alderton John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor who is best known for his roles in "Upstairs, Downstairs", "Thomas & Sarah", "Wodehouse Playhouse", "Little Miss" (original TV series), "Please Sir!" and "Fireman Sam" (the original series). Alderton has often starred alongside his wife, Pauline Collins. Alderton was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the son of Ivy (née Handley) and Gordon John Alderton. He grew up in Hull where he attended Kingston High School. Alderton first became familiar to television viewers in 1962, when he played Dr Moone in the ITV soap opera, "Emergency – Ward 10". He
Gene Alderton of the 1957 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. In the summer of 1958, he was competing for a position at the Lions' training camp, and considered to have a good chance at making the roster. He played for Detroit, the defending NFL champions, in the 1958 College All-Star Game. In mid-August, he was hired as the freshman team coach at his alma mater. In 1964, Alderton was elected to the board of trustees of the University of Maryland M Club, an athletic alumni organization. He died on July 2, 1992, while living in Hyattsville, Maryland. Gene Alderton Wayne Eugene