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John Baskcomb

John Baskcomb

Acting1916Purley, Surrey, England, UK

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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Acting History

1992
Memento Mori
as Fat Old Man
1976
The Portland Millions
as Bargrave Dean
Victorian Scandals
TVas Bargrave Dean
1975
Poldark
TVas Nat Pearce10 eps
Quiller
TVas Hastings
1974
1972
The Darwin Adventure
as Prof. Draper
1970
Uncle Vanya
as Telyeghin
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
TVas Cardinal Wolsey1 eps
BBC Play of the Month
TVas Telyeghin1 eps
1968
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
1967
The Forsyte Saga
TVas Timothy Forsyte
1966
Theatre 625
TVas Bolshintzov1 eps
1964
The Saint
TVas Lewis Enstone1 eps
1963
Doctor Who
TVas Rossini

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/7/1916
Day of Death
3/29/2000
Place of Birth
Purley, Surrey, England, UK