Becoming Father Christmas

A former actor lands his most important role yet

by The Week team

December 14, 2016

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Actor John Field, dressed as Santa Claus, at a Christmas grotto at the Wetland Centre in west London, Dec. 5, 2015.

(REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth)Field, 66, a former teacher turned actor, has stepped into the jolly role of Santa for more than 12 years. "I'm playing a part, but it is one of the most truthful part

A girl peeks through the doors at the Christmas grotto.

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John Field brushes his beard as he dresses as Santa Claus before a performance on a City Cruises boat on the River Thames.

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Parents and their children line up at the Wetland Centre.

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John Field reads to children on a City Cruises boat.

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John Field rests between performances on a City Cruises boat.

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