Biography
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.
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Filmography
all 25
TV Shows 15
Movies 10
Memento Mori (1992)
The Lady and the Highwayman (1990)
The Portland Millions (1976)
Victorian Scandals (1976)
Poldark (1975)
Quiller (1975)
The Darwin Adventure (1972)
Uncle Vanya (1970)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
The Forsyte Saga (1967)
BBC Play of the Month (1965)
Doctor Who (1963)
The Saint (1962)
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GenderMale
Birthday1916-02-07
Deathday2000-03-29 (84 years old)
Birth PlacePurley, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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