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John Bryans

John Bryans (died 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently on television. He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series of Blake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Creature from the Pit. Other television credits include: Justice, Bel Ami, Danger Man, The Baron, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, The Champions, Softly, Softly, The First Lady, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Guardians, The Troubleshooters, Colditz, Rock Follies, The Gentle Touch, Wilde Alliance and Only Fools and Horses. His film roles included the estate agent in the horror anthology The House That Dripped Blood (1970), and Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).

Known for

Blake's 7: Duel
Blake's 7: Duel
1986 • Senator Bercol
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1982 • Dr. Ford-Waterlow
Broken Glass
Broken Glass
1982 • George Harris
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis
1982 • Dubreuil
Henry V
Henry V
1979 • Duke of Bourbon
Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit
Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit
1979 • Torvin
Quiet as a Nun
1978 • Sir Charles
Nipper
Nipper
1977 • Magistrate

Full filmography

Blake's 7: Duel
Blake's 7: Duel
1986 • Senator Bercol
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Broken Glass
Broken Glass
1982 • George Harris
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Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis
1982 • Dubreuil
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Henry V
Henry V
1979 • Duke of Bourbon
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Quiet as a Nun
1978 • Sir Charles
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Nipper
Nipper
1977 • Magistrate
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Bel Ami
1971 • Monsieur Walter
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The House That Dripped Blood
The House That Dripped Blood
1971 • Stoker (segment "Framework Story")
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Number Ten
1968 • Holden Britwell
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Dead Silence
1966 • Sydney Oliver
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The Verdict
The Verdict
1964 • Prendergast
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Downfall
Downfall
1964 • Artist
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John Bryans – Biography, Known For & Filmography