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