John Baskcomb
Known for ActingBorn 1916-02-07 — died 2000-03-29Purley, Surrey, England, UK
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
The Final Conflict
1981 · as Diplomat
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968 · as Castle Chef (uncredited)
Battle of Britain
1969 · as Farmer
Memento Mori
1992 · as Fat Old Man
Dad's Army
1971 · as Mayor
The Lady and the Highwayman
1988 · as Archbishop
Uncle Vanya
1970 · as Telyeghin
The World in Silence
1966 · as Eric Lonsbury
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971 · as Rossini
The Darwin Adventure
1972 · as Prof. Draper
The Portland Millions
1976 · as Bargrave Dean
The Day of the Janitor
1981 · as Darby