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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/7/1916
Place of Birth
Purley, Surrey, England, UK
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 W...
Known For
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
Battle of Britain
as Farmer
Memento Mori
as Fat Old Man
The Lady and the Highwayman
as Archbishop
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
as Rossini
The Final Conflict
as Diplomat
Dad's Army
as Mayor
The Darwin Adventure
as Prof. Draper
The Portland Millions
as Bargrave Dean