John Baskcomb
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 7, 1916, Purley, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- March 29, 2000
- Movies
- 12
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1992 | Memento Mori | Fat Old Man |
| 1988 | The Lady and the Highwayman | Archbishop |
| 1981 | The Day of the Janitor | Darby |
| 1981 | The Final Conflict | Diplomat |
| 1976 | The Portland Millions | Bargrave Dean |
| 1972 | The Darwin Adventure | Prof. Draper |
| 1971 | Dad's Army | Mayor |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons | Rossini |
| 1970 | Uncle Vanya | Telyeghin |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Farmer |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Castle Chef (uncredited) |
| 1966 | The World in Silence | Eric Lonsbury |
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