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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 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
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
as Castle Chef (uncredited)
The Final Conflict
as Diplomat
Battle of Britain
as Farmer
The Lady and the Highwayman
as Archbishop
Memento Mori
as Fat Old Man
Dad's Army
as Mayor
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
as Rossini
The Portland Millions
as Bargrave Dean
The Day of the Janitor
as Darby
The Darwin Adventure
as Prof. Draper
