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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.

Known For: Acting
Born: Purley, Surrey, England, UK, 1916-02-07
Died: 2000-03-29

Film

No.YearTitleRoleVote Average
11968Castle Chef (uncredited)68
21969Farmer68
31971Rossini76
41971Mayor48
51972Prof. Draper0
61976Bargrave Dean0
71981Diplomat58
81981Darby0
91988Archbishop54
101992Fat Old Man62

Television

No.YearTitleRoleVote Average
119570
219590
3196270
41962Lewis Enstone73
51963Rossini79
619640
71965Telyeghin50
8196650
91967Timothy Forsyte82
1019680
11196950
121970Cardinal Wolsey81
131975Hastings0
141975Nat Pearce66
151976Bargrave Dean0