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









