About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1916-02-07
Place of birth:
Purley, Surrey, England, UK
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John Baskcomb

Overview

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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Known for

Acting

1992 Memento Mori Actor Fat Old Man 59
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1990 The Lady and the Highwayman Actor Archbishop 58
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1981 The Day of the Janitor Actor Darby N/A
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1981 The Final Conflict Actor Diplomat 58
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1972 The Darwin Adventure Actor Prof. Draper N/A
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1971 Dad's Army Actor Mayor 57
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1971 Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons Actor Rossini 59
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1967 The Forsyte Saga Actor Timothy Forsyte 71
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1959 Tell It To The Marines Actor N/A
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