John Baskcomb
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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Filmography
Memento Mori
1992
as Fat Old Man
The Lady and the Highwayman
1988
as Archbishop
- No poster
The Day of the Janitor
1981
as Darby
The Final Conflict
1981
as Diplomat
The Portland Millions
1976
as Bargrave Dean
The Darwin Adventure
1972
as Prof. Draper
Dad's Army
1971
as Mayor
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971
as Rossini
- No poster
Uncle Vanya
1970
as Telyeghin
Battle of Britain
1969
as Farmer
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
The World in Silence
1966
as Eric Lonsbury