John Baskcomb
Actor
- Born
- February 7, 1916 · Purley, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- March 29, 2000 (age 84)
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.
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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 Chitty Bang Bang (uncredited), Battle of Britain, Dad's Army and Omen III: The Final Conflict.
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Known for
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
December 17, 1968
The Final Conflict
March 20, 1981
Battle of Britain
September 15, 1969
Dad's Army
March 12, 1971
The Lady and the Highwayman
December 3, 1988
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
January 23, 1971
Memento Mori
April 19, 1992
The Darwin Adventure
September 27, 1972
The Portland Millions
September 17, 1976
The World in Silence
November 17, 1966
Acting12
- 1992Memento Mori as Fat Old Man
- 1988The Lady and the Highwayman as Archbishop
- 1981The Day of the Janitor as Darby
- 1981The Final Conflict as Diplomat
- 1976The Portland Millions as Bargrave Dean
- 1972The Darwin Adventure as Prof. Draper
- 1971Dad's Army as Mayor
- 1971Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons as Rossini
- 1970Uncle Vanya as Telyeghin
- 1969Battle of Britain