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John Bryans

Acting

0.7 Popularity Aug 05, 1942 (46 years old)

John Bryans (died 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently on television.

He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series of Blake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial T...

Biography

John Bryans (died 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently on television.

He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series of Blake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Creature from the Pit.

Other television credits include: Justice, Bel Ami, Danger Man, The Baron, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, The Champions, Softly, Softly, The First Lady, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Guardians, The Troubleshooters, Colditz, Rock Follies, The Gentle Touch, Wilde Alliance and Only Fools and Horses. His film roles included the estate agent in the horror anthology The House That Dripped Blood (1970), and Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).

Filmography 51

1983
Dalgliesh TV

as Chief Superintendent Mercer

1983
Dalgliesh TV

as Chief Inspector Mercer

1982
The Barretts of Wimpole Street Movie

as Dr. Ford-Waterlow

1982
Broken Glass Movie

as George Harris

1982
Praying Mantis Movie

as Dubreuil

1979
Henry V Movie

as Duke of Bourbon

1978
1978
Quiet as a Nun Movie

as Sir Charles

1978
Wilde Alliance TV

as Lamb

1978
Blake's 7 TV

as Senator Bercol

1978
Blake's 7 TV

as Shrinker

1977
Nipper Movie

as Magistrate

1974
Pidgeon – Hawk or Dove? Movie

as Colonel Broom

1973
Black and Blue TV

as Martin Bormann

1972
Colditz TV

as German Guard

1972

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday August 05, 1942 (46 years old)
Died March 02, 1989
Years Active 1962 - 1983
Popularity 0.7
Career Stats
51 Total Credits
16 Movie Roles
35 TV Roles