John Baskcomb

Actor
BirthdayFeb 7, 1916 (84 years old)
DeathdayMar 29, 2000
Place of birthPurley, Surrey, England, UK
GenderMale

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Terence Alexander,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Castle Chef (uncredited)

Dec 17, 1968

Rossini

Nov 23, 1963

Diplomat

Mar 20, 1981

Lewis Enstone

Oct 4, 1962

Mayor

Mar 12, 1971

Archbishop

Dec 3, 1988

Nat Pearce

Oct 5, 1975

Cardinal Wolsey

Jan 1, 1970

Telyeghin

Oct 19, 1965

Timothy Forsyte

Jan 7, 1967

Fat Old Man

Apr 19, 1992

Rossini

Jan 23, 1971

Jan 2, 1962

Jan 5, 1966

Sep 8, 1969

Darby

Jul 8, 1981

Prof. Draper

Sep 27, 1972

Bargrave Dean

Sep 17, 1976

Apr 7, 1968

Castle Chef (uncredited)

Dec 17, 1968

Rossini

Nov 23, 1963

Diplomat

Mar 20, 1981

Lewis Enstone

Oct 4, 1962

Mayor

Mar 12, 1971

Archbishop

Dec 3, 1988

Acting


Participated in 9 movies, 15 TV series

1992

Fat Old Man




1981


1976

Bargrave Dean


1976

Bargrave Dean


1975

Nat Pearce


1975

Hastings


1972


1971

Mayor


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