John Baskcomb
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 7, 1916
- Place of birth
- Purley, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- March 29, 2000
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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Movies with John Baskcomb
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1968 · ★ 6.8
- The Final Conflict 1981 · ★ 5.8
- Battle of Britain 1969 · ★ 6.8
- Dad's Army 1971 · ★ 5.0
- The Lady and the Highwayman 1988 · ★ 5.1
- Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons 1971 · ★ 7.8
- Memento Mori 1992 · ★ 6.3
- Uncle Vanya 1970 · ★ 8.0
- The Day of the Janitor 1981 · ★ 9.0
- The Darwin Adventure 1972 · ★ 7.0
- The Portland Millions 1976
- The World in Silence 1966