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John Baskcomb
John Baskcomb is best known for Doctor Who, The Saint, Poldark and The Six Wives of Henry VIII. John Baskcomb was born on February 7, 1916. John Baskcomb died on March 29, 2000 at the age of 84.
- Born
- February 7, 1916
- Place of birth
- Purley, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- March 29, 2000 (84 years old)
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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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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 1976Victorian ScandalsBargrave Dean
- 1975QuillerHastings
- 1975PoldarkNat Pearce
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIICardinal Wolsey
- 1969CounterstrikeOutram
- 1968The First Lady
- 1967The Forsyte SagaUncle Timothy Forsyte
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthTelyeghin
- 1964Detective
- 1964Theatre 625Bolshintzov
- 1964The ProtectorsFarnham
- 1963Doctor WhoRossini
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1962The SaintLewis Enstone
- 1959Tell It To The Marines
- 1957Nicholas Nickleby
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Baskcomb been in?
John Baskcomb is best known for Doctor Who, The Saint, Poldark and The Six Wives of Henry VIII.
When was John Baskcomb born?
John Baskcomb was born on February 7, 1916. (Purley, Surrey, England, UK)
How old is John Baskcomb?
John Baskcomb died on March 29, 2000 at the age of 84.
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