Biography
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.
Filmography
all 71
TV Shows 39
Movies 32
self 3
Writer 2
Albert Moss
The Football Factory (2004)
Movie
6
Self
When Steptoe Met Son (2002)
Movie
Mr. Bigelow
Chica de Río (2001)
Movie
Archie Rogers
Sins (2000)
TV
Noel's Telly Years (1996)
TV
Steven
Law and Disorder (1994)
TV
George Heath
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990)
Movie
Maître D'
Mr. Bean (1990)
TV
6.52
Blenkinsop
A Handful of Dust (1988)
Movie
Chief Inspector Holroyd
Inspector Morse (1987)
TV
4.83
The Bill (1984)
TV
Businesman
Down at the Hydro (1983)
Movie
Countdown (1982)
TV
Odd One Out (1982)
TV
Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982)
TV
4
Self
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box (1981)
Movie
Les
Juliet Bravo (1980)
TV
Sgt. Tucker
Terry and June (1979)
TV
Mr Swales
That Summer! (1979)
Movie
Carberry
Brass Target (1978)
Movie
Ralph Veneker
Out (1978)
TV
Mr. Dixon
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978)
Movie
Luke Benson
All Creatures Great and Small (1978)
TV
6
Jack
Scully's New Year's Eve (1978)
Movie
County Surveyor
Wombling Free (1977)
Movie
Hollis
The Professionals (1977)
TV
Whitemonk
Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977)
Movie
6
Luigi
Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976)
Movie
2
Hello Cheeky (1976)
TV
Mr. Alcock
Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red Herrings (1975)
TV
Looking for Clancy (1975)
TV
Taxi Yard Proprietor
The Sweeney (1975)
TV
Writer
Man at the Top (1973)
Movie
The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972)
TV
Eye Consultant
Sykes (1972)
TV
Jason King (1971)
TV
Police Sergeant
The Goodies (1970)
TV
Jack
Play for Today (1970)
TV
On The House (1970)
TV
2nd Workman - Driver
Simon Simon (1970)
Movie
Sergeant Bottle
Catweazle (1970)
TV
Norden
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)
TV
Robert
Journey to the Unknown (1969)
Movie
Dave
The Company of Five (1968)
TV
Thingumybob (1968)
TV
It's Marty (1968)
TV
Large Child
How I Won the War (1967)
Movie
One Eyed Truck Driver
The Plank (1967)
Movie
Blandings Castle (1967)
TV
Chauffeur
That Swinging City (1966)
Movie
Dominion Porter
Kaleidoscope (1966)
Movie
1st Engine Driver
The Wrong Box (1966)
Movie
Cooperama (1966)
TV
Prison Warder (Uncredited)
Doctor in Clover (1966)
Movie
4.76
Jeffrey
Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965)
TV
Actor
A Slight Case Of... (1965)
TV
Macann
The Troubleshooters (1965)
TV
Undertaker
The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
Movie
Shake
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Movie
6
Clerk in Opening Scene
Hot Enough for June (1964)
Movie
2
Harry
The Break (1963)
Movie
Heavens Above! (1963)
Movie
McCutcheon
The Human Jungle (1963)
TV
Bridge Operator
Sparrows Can't Sing (1963)
Movie
Sergeant / Sheriff
The Avengers (1961)
TV
6
Bill Fielding
Coronation Street (1960)
TV
Policeman (uncredited)
Doctor in Love (1960)
Movie
3.5
Writer
And the Same to You (1960)
Movie
5
No Hiding Place (1959)
TV
Dan Stuart
Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
TV
Mr. Alcock
Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Five Red Herrings
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.63
Based on 294 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1955
1966
1972
1968
2004
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1930-01-29
Deathday2006-03-07 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceEaling, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesWendover, United Kingdom
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