JB
John Baskcomb
Actor
Died March 29, 2000 (84 years)
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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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
| 1992 | Memento Mori · as Fat Old Man |
| 1988 | The Lady and the Highwayman · as Archbishop |
| 1986 | The Day After the Fair · as Solicitor |
| 1984 | Screen Two (TV Series) · as Fat Old Man |
| 1981 | The Final Conflict · as Diplomat |
| 1977 | Treasure Island (1977) (TV Series) · as Mr. Blandly |
| 1977 | The Stick Up · as Spectator |
| 1975 | Poldark (TV Series) · as Nat Pearce |
| 1975 | The Fight Against Slavery (TV Series) · as Dr. Johnson |
| 1972 | Crown Court (TV Series) · as Professor Westgate |
| 1972 | The Darwin Adventure · as Prof. Draper |
| 1972 | My Wife Next Door (TV Series) · as Uncle Jim |
| 1972 | I Want What I Want · as Cast |
| 1971 | The Onedin Line (TV Series) · as John Anderson |
| 1971 | Zeppelin · as Henderson |
| 1971 | Dad's Army · as Mayor |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons · as Rossini |
| 1970 | The Six Wives of Henry VIII (TV Series) · as Cardinal Wolsey |
| 1969 | The Flaxton Boys (TV Series) · as Arthur Gillam |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain · as Farmer |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang · as Castle Chef (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Oliver! · as Workhouse Governor |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse (TV Series) · as Darby |
| 1967 | The Forsyte Saga (TV Series) · as Timothy Forsyte |
| 1966 | Softly Softly (TV Series) |
| 1965 | Play of the Month (TV Series) · as Telyeghin |
| 1965 | Out of the Unknown (TV Series) · as Eric Lonsbury |
| 1964 | Crossroads (1964) (TV Series) · as Morry Lander |
| 1964 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) · as Landlord |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 (TV Series) · as Bolshintzov |
| 1963 | Doctor Who (TV Series) · as Rossini |
| 1963 | The Dick Emery Show (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1963 | Sergeant Cork (TV Series) · as Chris Van Norden |
| 1962 | |
| 1962 | Z Cars (TV Series) |
| 1961 | Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) · as Bert |
| 1959 | No Trees in the Street · as Minor Role |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Farmer |
| 1955 | ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Doctor |