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John Baskcomb

  • Name: John Baskcomb
  • Birthday: 1916-02-07
  • Place of birth: Purley, Surrey, England, UK
  • Popularity: 1.802
Biography: John Baskcomb (7 February 1916 – 29 March 2000) was an English character actor who made numerous television and film appearances over a 35-year period. He was the son of the founder of the Bank of England Operatic and Dramatic Society and was educated at Croydon High School for Boys. He then appeared on stage in repertory theatre in Croydon and Henley-on-Thames and in clubs, pantomimes and concert parties. He made appearances in numerous British television plays and series including; Doctor Who (Terror of the Autons), The Saint, Softly, Softly and Poldark and he played the role of Cardinal Wolsey in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970). His film roles included Oliver! (uncredited), Chitty... Read More

Movies:

Title Release date
Memento Mori   as  Fat Old Man 1992-04-19
The Lady and the Highwayman   as  Archbishop 1990-09-10
The Day of the Janitor   as  Darby 1981-07-08
The Final Conflict   as  Diplomat 1981-03-20
The Portland Millions   as  Bargrave Dean 1976-09-17
The Darwin Adventure   as  Prof. Draper 1972-09-27
Dad's Army   as  Mayor 1971-03-12
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons   as  Rossini 1971-01-23
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang   as  Castle Chef (uncredited) 1968-12-17