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John Baskcomb

1916-02-07 – 2000-03-29 (age 84) Purley, Surrey, England, UK
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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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Known For

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

1968

as Castle Chef (uncredited)

The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict

1981

as Diplomat

Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain

1969

as Farmer

The Lady and the Highwayman
Memento Mori
Memento Mori

1992

as Fat Old Man

Dad's Army
Dad's Army

1971

as Mayor

The Darwin Adventure
The Darwin Adventure

1972

as Prof. Draper

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
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Uncle Vanya

1970

as Telyeghin

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The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions

1976

as Bargrave Dean

The World in Silence
The World in Silence

1966

as Eric Lonsbury