John Baskcomb
Biography
John Baskcomb works in acting. Born February 7, 1916 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Doctor Who (1963) as Rossini
- The Saint (1962) as Lewis Enstone
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Telyeghin
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Bolshintzov
- Poldark (1975) as Nat Pearce
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as Timothy Forsyte
- Detective (1964)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) as Castle Chef (uncredited)
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Farmer
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Cardinal Wolsey
- The Final Conflict (1981) as Diplomat
- The First Lady (1968)
- Victorian Scandals (1976) as Bargrave Dean
- Quiller (1975) as Hastings
- Counterstrike (1969)
- Nicholas Nickleby (1957)
- Memento Mori (1992) as Fat Old Man
- The Lady and the Highwayman (1988) as Archbishop
- Dad's Army (1971) as Mayor
- Uncle Vanya (1970) as Telyeghin
- Tell It To The Marines (1959)
- The Darwin Adventure (1972) as Prof. Draper
- Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons (1971) as Rossini
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Baskcomb best known for?
John Baskcomb is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Saint (1962), Sansho the Bailiff (1954), Z-Cars (1962).
When and where was John Baskcomb born?
John Baskcomb was born on February 7, 1916 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does John Baskcomb have?
John Baskcomb has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 1992.
What is John Baskcomb's background in cinema and television?
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 reper...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as Timothy Forsyte — aged about 51
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Cardinal Wolsey — aged about 54
- Doctor Who (1963) as Rossini — aged about 47
- The Saint (1962) as Lewis Enstone — aged about 46
- Z-Cars (1962) — aged about 46
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Bolshintzov — aged about 48
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