John Baskcomb
John Baskcomb (7 February 1916 โ 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 ย Terence Alexander,ย ย licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Credits
- 1992 ยทMemento Morias Fat Old Man
- 1988 ยทThe Lady and the Highwaymanas Archbishop
- 1981 ยทThe Day of the Janitoras Darby
- 1981 ยทThe Final Conflictas Diplomat
- 1976 ยทThe Portland Millionsas Bargrave Dean
- 1976 ยทVictorian Scandalsas Bargrave Dean
- 1975 ยทPoldarkas Nat Pearce
- 1975 ยทQuilleras Hastings
- 1972 ยทThe Darwin Adventureas Prof. Draper
- 1971 ยทDad's Armyas Mayor
- 1971 ยทDoctor Who: Terror of the Autonsas Rossini
- 1970 ยทThe Six Wives of Henry VIIIas Cardinal Wolsey
- 1969 ยทBattle of Britainas Farmer
- 1969 ยทCounterstrikeas
- 1968 ยทChitty Chitty Bang Bangas Castle Chef (uncredited)
- 1968 ยทThe First Ladyas
- 1967 ยทThe Forsyte Sagaas Timothy Forsyte
- 1966 ยทSoftly, Softlyas
- 1965 ยทBBC Play of the Monthas Telyeghin
- 1964 ยทDetectiveas
- 1963 ยทDoctor Whoas Rossini
- 1962 ยทThe Saintas Lewis Enstone
- 1962 ยทZ-Carsas
- 1959 ยทTell It To The Marinesas
- 1957 ยทNicholas Nicklebyas