John Gilpin

John Brian Gilpin (10 February 1930 – 5 September 1983) was a leading English ballet dancer and actor. Life and career John Brian Gilpin was the son of William John Gilpin (1903⁠–⁠1967) and Lilian May née Lendon (1902⁠–⁠1986). He had a twin brother, Anthony. Gilpin started dance lessons at the age of seven, studying at the Arts Educational and Ballet Rambert schools. As a child he appeared in several West End stage successes and in films, such as They Were Sisters and The Years Between, opposite Michael Redgrave.