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John Hamblin
Actor
Born March 18, 1935Died September 21, 2022 (87 years)
John Reginald Hamblin (18 March 1935 - 21 September 2022) was a British-born Australian children's television presenter and actor of stage and screen who appeared in theatre productions, soap operas and made-for-TV films. He was known affectionately as "Funny John" or "Naughty John".
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Filmography
| 2004 | Love My Way (TV Series) · as Clive |
| 2000 | Pizza (TV Series) · as Judge |
| 1998 | All Saints (TV Series) · as Alan Knight |
| 1987 | Rafferty's Rules (TV Series) · as Tom Herman |
| 1985 | A Street to Die · as Dr. Walker |
| 1985 | Winners (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 1984 | On the Loose · as Noel Poulson |
| 1984 | Crime of the Decade · as Ian Henderson |
| 1984 | Run Chrissie Run! · as Cathy’s Father |
| 1983 | Runaway Island (TV Series) · as Lachlan Mcleod |
| 1982 | Sons and Daughters (1982) (TV Series) · as Frank Porter |
| 1981 | A Country Practice (TV Series) · as Mark Somers |
| 1980 | Secret Valley (TV Series) · as Mr. Melrose |
| 1980 | The Timeless Land (TV Series) · as Robert Campbell |
| 1979 | Skyways (TV Series) · as Bob Kennedy |
| 1976 | The Young Doctors (TV Series) · as Dan Wheatley |
| 1976 | The Bushranger · as Sergeant Dunbar |
| 1972 | Number 96 (TV Series) · as Dr. Mike Cavanagh (1977) |
| 1969 | S.O.S. Charterboot (TV Series) · as Wallace's Mate |
| 1967 | The Prisoner (1967) (TV Series) · as Woodland Man |
| 1959 | Season of Passion · as Cast |
| 1958 | Quatermass and the Pit (TV Series) · as Newsvendor |