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Acting
John Sessions
John Sessions is best known for Sherlock, Doctor Who, Outlander and Skins. John Sessions was born on January 11, 1953. John Sessions died on November 2, 2020 at the age of 67.
- Born
- January 11, 1953
- Place of birth
- Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
- Died
- November 2, 2020 (67 years old)
Biography
Actor, comedian and impressionist who was better known for his improvisation comedy.
Known for
Filmography
- 2020The GreatBishop Tarcinkus
- 2017The LochDCI Frank Smilie
- 2016VictoriaLord John Russell
- 2016Upstart CrowLord Inquisitor
- 2015Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellJohn Murray
- 2014OutlanderArthur Duncan
- 2013Father BrownReverend Adam Gillespie
- 2013BlandingsLord Didcot
- 2012Dead BossSir Humphreys
- 2012Moone Boy
- 2011Friday Night DinnerMr. Murray
- 2011Death in ParadiseHugh Davenport
- 2010SherlockKenny Prince
- 2010Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
- 2007SkinsGeoff Fitzgerald
- 2007Ronni Ancona & Co
- 2007Oliver TwistMr Sowerberry
- 2007British Film Forever
- 2007LewisProfessor Rufus Strickfaden
- 2006Hotel BabylonDonovan Credo
- 2005Doctor WhoGus
- 2004New Tricks
- 2004ShamelessFather McGinn
- 2003Celebrity MastermindHimself
- 2003QISelf
- 2002The Inspector Lynley MysteriesJohn Corntel
- 2001Judge John Deed
- 2001Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesProf. Rutherford
- 2000Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
- 2000GormenghastDr Alfred Prunesquallor
- 1998In the RedHercules Fortescue
- 1997Midsomer MurdersBarrett Filby
- 1997The History of Tom Jones: A FoundlingHenry Fielding
- 1997Stella Street
- 1996Dalziel and PascoeCharlie Penn
- 1994Nice Day at the Office
- 1994John Sessions' Likely Stories
- 1991John Sessions' Tall Tales
- 1991PerformanceDaniel
- 1991Jute CityMcMurdo
- 1990One Foot in the Grave
- 1990Plunder
- 1990Rab C. NesbittChief Inspector Haggerty
- 1990Have I Got News for YouSelf
- 1990Single VoicesBobby Buffet
- 1989John Sessions On The Spot
- 1988Whose Line Is It Anyway?Self
- 1988Menace UnseenLarry Knight
- 1987Porterhouse BlueZipser
- 1987The New StatesmanLord Penistone
- 1986BoonBarney Spitz
- 1986ScreenPlayJames Boswell
- 1985Girls On TopRodney
- 1985Happy FamiliesDean
- 1984Spitting Image
- 1982WoganSelf
- 1979Question TimeSelf - Panellist
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Sessions been in?
John Sessions is best known for Sherlock, Doctor Who, Outlander and Skins.
When was John Sessions born?
John Sessions was born on January 11, 1953. (Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK)
How old is John Sessions?
John Sessions died on November 2, 2020 at the age of 67.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·