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John Baskcomb

Born February 7, 1916Purley, Surrey, England, UK27 credits

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

Filmography

Memento Mori
1992Memento Mori
as Fat Old ManMovie
The Final Conflict
1981The Final Conflict
as DiplomatMovie
The Portland Millions
1976The Portland Millions
as Bargrave DeanMovie
Victorian Scandals
1976Victorian Scandals
as Bargrave DeanTV
Poldark
1975Poldark
as Nat PearceTV
Q
1975Quiller
as HastingsTV
The Darwin Adventure
1972The Darwin Adventure
as Prof. DraperMovie
Dad's Army
1971Dad's Army
as MayorMovie
U
1970Uncle Vanya
as TelyeghinMovie
Battle of Britain
1969Battle of Britain
as FarmerMovie
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as Castle Chef (uncredited)Movie
The Forsyte Saga
1967The Forsyte Saga
as Timothy ForsyteTV
The World in Silence
1966The World in Silence
as Eric LonsburyMovie
Theatre 625
1964Theatre 625
as BolshintzovTV
Doctor Who
1963Doctor Who
as RossiniTV
The Saint
1962The Saint
as Lewis EnstoneTV