John Baskcomb
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Acting Credits
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 Wh...
Known For
Filmography
Memento Mori
1992
as Fat Old Man
The Lady and the Highwayman
1988
as Archbishop
The Day of the Janitor
1981
as Darby
The Final Conflict
1981
as Diplomat
The Portland Millions
1976
as Bargrave Dean
Victorian Scandals
1976
as Bargrave Dean
Quiller
1975
as Hastings
Poldark
1975
as Nat Pearce
The Darwin Adventure
1972
as Prof. Draper
Dad's Army
1971
as Mayor
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971
as Rossini
Uncle Vanya
1970
as Telyeghin
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970
as Cardinal Wolsey
Battle of Britain
1969
as Farmer
Counterstrike
1969
as Outram
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
The First Lady
1968
The Forsyte Saga
1967
as Uncle Timothy Forsyte
The World in Silence
1966
as Eric Lonsbury
BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Telyeghin
Detective
1964
Theatre 625
1964
as Bolshintzov
The Protectors
1964
as Farnham
Doctor Who
1963
as Rossini
Z-Cars
1962
The Saint
1962
as Lewis Enstone
Tell It To The Marines
1959
Nicholas Nickleby
1957