John Sharp was a Bradford born British actor of a heavyset physicality, often cast in curmudgeonly roles. In a career stretching from 1949 to 1991, he made more than 100 appearances in television and film.

Barry Lyndon
1975 · as Doolan

The Wicker Man
1973 · as Doctor Ewan

Top Secret!
1984 · as Maitre D'

A Christmas Carol
1984 · as Tipton

Watch Out, We're Mad
1974 · as Jefe

The Bride
1985 · as Bailiff

Jabberwocky
1977 · as Sergeant at the Gate

Bunny Lake Is Missing
1965 · as Finger Print Man

The Bunker
1981 · as Dr. Morell

Night and the City
1950 · as Man (uncredited)

The Dresser
1983 · as Mr. Bottomley

The White Bus
1967 · as Macebearer

The Magic Box
1952 · as Film Society Member (uncredited)

Velvet Hands
1979 · as Benny

Angels One Five
1952 · as 'Soss'

Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972 · as Bischof Guido

The Aerodrome
1983 · as The Squire

And Now the Screaming Starts!
1973 · as Henry's Friend