Acting
John Baskcomb
- Born
- 1916-02-07 · Purley, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- 2000-03-29
- Filmography
- 28 titles on TMDB
About John Baskcomb
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.
Backdrop from The Final Conflict
Films & television
12 titles
Diplomat
Castle Chef (uncredited)
Archbishop
Eric Lonsbury
Fat Old Man
Bargrave Dean
Telyeghin
Prof. Draper
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