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John Baskcomb

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 Chitty Bang Bang (uncredited), Battle of Britain, Dad's Army and Omen III: The Final Conflict. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Terence Alexander,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Memento Mori
Memento Mori
1992 • Fat Old Man
The Lady and the Highwayman
The Lady and the Highwayman
1988 • Archbishop
The Day of the Janitor
1981 • Darby
The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict
1981 • Diplomat
The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions
1976 • Bargrave Dean
The Darwin Adventure
The Darwin Adventure
1972 • Prof. Draper
Dad's Army
Dad's Army
1971 • Mayor
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971 • Rossini

Full filmography

Memento Mori
Memento Mori
1992 • Fat Old Man
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The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions
1976 • Bargrave Dean
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The Darwin Adventure
The Darwin Adventure
1972 • Prof. Draper
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Dad's Army
Dad's Army
1971 • Mayor
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Uncle Vanya
1970 • Telyeghin
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968 • Castle Chef (uncredited)
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The World in Silence
The World in Silence
1966 • Eric Lonsbury
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John Baskcomb – Biography, Known For & Filmography