John Hamblin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1935, Ash, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- September 21, 2022
- Movies
- 6
John Reginald Hamblin (18 March 1935 - 21 September 2022) was a British-born Australian children's television presenter and actor of stage and screen who appeared in theatre productions, soap operas and made-for-TV films. He was known affectionately as "Funny John" or "Naughty John".
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1986 | Run Chrissie Run! | Cathy’s Father |
| 1985 | On the Loose | Noel Poulson |
| 1984 | Crime of the Decade | Ian Henderson |
| 1983 | Who Killed Baby Azaria? | Michael Chamberlain |
| 1983 | Pavane | Real Estate Agent |
| 1978 | A Good Thing Going | Mr. Carter |
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