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John Junkin

John Junkin

John Francis Junkin (29 January 1930 – 7 March 2006) was an English actor and scriptwriter who had a long career in radio, television and film, specialising in comedy. In 1960, Junkin joined Joan Littlewood's Stratford East Theatre Workshop and played the lead in the original production of Sparrers Can't Sing. A few years later, he joined the Royal Court Theatre company, and was the foil to Tony Hancock in some of Hancock's last work for British television. In 2006, he passed away from lung cancer in Aylesbury.

Known for

The Football Factory
The Football Factory
2004 • Albert Moss
When Steptoe Met Son
When Steptoe Met Son
2002 • Self
Chica de Río
Chica de Río
2001 • Mr. Bigelow
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
1990 • George Heath
A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust
1988 • Blenkinsop
Down at the Hydro
Down at the Hydro
1983 • Businesman
Dancing Country
Dancing Country
1981 • Jack
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
1981 • Self

Full filmography

The Football Factory
The Football Factory
2004 • Albert Moss
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Chica de Río
Chica de Río
2001 • Mr. Bigelow
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A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust
1988 • Blenkinsop
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Down at the Hydro
Down at the Hydro
1983 • Businesman
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That Summer!
That Summer!
1979 • Mr Swales
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Brass Target
Brass Target
1978 • Carberry
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Wombling Free
Wombling Free
1977 • County Surveyor
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Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
1977 • Mr. William Whitemonk
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Slater's Day
1974 • Freddy Slater
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Simon Simon
Simon Simon
1970 • 2nd Workman - Driver
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How I Won the War
How I Won the War
1967 • Large Child
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The Plank
The Plank
1967 • One Eyed Truck Driver
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The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
1966 • Chauffeur
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Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
1966 • Dominion Porter
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The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
1966 • 1st Engine Driver
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Doctor in Clover
Doctor in Clover
1966 • Prison Warder (uncredited)
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The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater
1964 • Undertaker
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Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
1964 • Clerk in Opening Scene
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The Break
The Break
1963 • Harry
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Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
1963 • Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
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Sparrows Can't Sing
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963 • Bridge Operator
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The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963 • Maurice (uncredited)
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The Brain
The Brain
1962 • Frederick (uncredited)
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Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
1960 • Policeman (uncredited)
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