John Baskcomb

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

The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions

Filmography

1992 Memento Mori
as Fat Old Man
1988 The Lady and the Highwayman
as Archbishop
1981 The Day of the Janitor
as Darby
1981 The Final Conflict
as Diplomat
1976 The Portland Millions
as Bargrave Dean
1976 Victorian Scandals
as Bargrave Dean
1975 Poldark
as Nat Pearce
1975 Quiller
as Hastings
1972 The Darwin Adventure
as Prof. Draper
1971 Dad's Army
as Mayor
1971 Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
as Rossini
1970 The Six Wives of Henry VIII
as Cardinal Wolsey
1969 Battle of Britain
as Farmer
1969 Counterstrike
as
1968 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
1968 The First Lady
as
1967 The Forsyte Saga
as Timothy Forsyte
1966 Softly, Softly
as
1965 BBC Play of the Month
as Telyeghin
1964 Detective
as