John Sessions
Biography
John Sessions was a male actor, comedian and impressionist noted for his work in improvisational comedy. He was born on 11 January 1953 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Over the course of his career he accumulated 145 credited appearances in film and television, reflecting a prolific output in the acting field. Sessions was also known by the abbreviated name “Joh.” He remained active in the entertainment industry until his death on 2 November 2020 at the age of 67. His professional profile emphasizes his reputation as a versatile performer whose improvisational talent defined much of his public recognition.
Career overview
John Sessions was born on 11 January 1953 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was a male performer whose professional activities were recorded in The Movie Database. Sessions worked as an actor, comedian and impressionist, and he became especially noted for his improvisation comedy. In some credits he was listed under the alternative name ‘Joh’.
Sessions accumulated a total of 145 known credits across film and television, a figure that reflects a prolific output. His profile lists acting as his primary area of recognition, while his improvisational style was a hallmark of many of his performances. The database records his gender as male and identifies him primarily as an actor, though his work also encompassed comedy
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149 titles- Belfast (2021) as Joseph Tomelty as Marley
- The Great (2020) as Bishop Tarcinkus
- Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream (2019) as Self
- Intrigo: Dear Agnes (2019) as Pumpermann
- Balls (2018) as Brownlow
- The Town That Floored the World (2018) as Presenter
- Loving Vincent (2017) as Pere Tanguy
- The Loch (2017) as DCI Frank Smilie
- Finding Your Feet (2017) as Mike Abbott
- Victoria (2016) as Lord John Russell
- Upstart Crow (2016) as Lord Inquisitor
- Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) as Dr. Hermann
- Denial (2016) as Prof. Richard Evans
- Red Top (2016) as The Accountant
- Whisky Galore (2016) as Doctor McLaren
- The Rack Pack (2016) as Ted Lowe
- Legend (2015) as Lord Boothby
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) as John Murray
- Mr. Holmes (2015) as Mycroft Holmes
- We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story (2015) as Arthur Lowe
- Sean Connery: In His Own Words (2015) as Narrator
- Hiroshima: The Aftermath (2015) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Outlander (2014) as Arthur Duncan
- The Silent Storm (2014) as Mr. Smith
- Pudsey the Dog: The Movie (2014) as Thorne
- Father Brown (2013) as Reverend Adam Gillespie
- Filth (2013) as Toal
- Blandings (2013) as Lord Didcot
- Moone Boy (2012)
- Dead Boss (2012) as Sir Humphreys
- The Domino Effect (2012) as Talk Show Host
- 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012)
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Hugh Davenport
- Friday Night Dinner (2011) as Mr. Murray
- The Iron Lady (2011) as Edward Heath
- The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011) as Norman Tebbit
- The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011) as Tebbit
- The Real American: Joe McCarthy (2011) as Joe McCarthy
- Sherlock (2010) as Kenny Prince
- Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge (2010)
- Made in Dagenham (2010) as Harold Wilson
- The Making of Plus One (2010) as Derek - the line producer
- Gerard Kelly: A Celebration (2010) as Self
- Spies and Lies (2010) as Folkes
- The Last Station (2009) as Dushan
- Nativity! (2009) as Mr. Lore
- Margaret (2009) as Geoffrey Howe
- Breaking the Mould (2009) as Edward Mellanby
- Inconceivable (2008) as Finbar 'Finn' Darrow
- Skins (2007) as Geoff Fitzgerald
- Lewis (2007) as Professor Rufus Strickfaden
- Oliver Twist (2007) as Mr Sowerberry
- British Film Forever (2007)
- Ronni Ancona & Co (2007)
- Reichenbach Falls (2007) as Professor Bell
- The Good Shepherd (2006) as Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Scoop (2006) as Strombel's Co-Worker (uncredited)
- Low Winter Sun (2006) as Prof Barry Lennox
- Doctor Who (2005) as Gus
- Rag Tale (2005) as Felix Miles Sty
- The English Harem (2005) as Ridley
- Shameless (2004) as Father McGinn
- New Tricks (2004)
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) as Salerio
- Five Children and It (2004) as Peasemarsh
- Hawking (2004) as Dennis Sciama
- Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) Additional Dialogue
- Stella Street (2004)
- Stella Street (2004) Writer
- The Legend of the Tamworth Two (2004) as Rival Newspaper Editor
- Lighthouse Hill (2004) as Mr. Reynard
- QI (2003) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Himself
- The Key (2003)
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) as John Corntel
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Harry Watkins / Lincoln
- One of the Hollywood Ten (2002) as Paul Jarrico
- George Eliot: A Scandalous Life (2002) as George Henry Lewes
- Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time (2002) as General Tannis
- Judge John Deed (2001)
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2001) as Prof. Rutherford
- High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) as Director
- David Macaulay: Mill Times (2001) as Shadrack Moore (voice)
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
- Gormenghast (2000) as Dr Alfred Prunesquallor
- Around The World In 80 Days (2000) as Jean Passepartout (voice)
- A Profile of 'Brief Encounter' (2000) as Self
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) as Philostrate
- Faeries (1999) as Chudley (voice)
- The Man (1999) as Jerry Barnes
- In the Red (1998) as Hercules Fortescue
- Cousin Bette (1998) as Musical Director
- Faith (1998) as Brian
- The Scarlet Tunic (1998) as Humphrey Gould
- Queen's Park Story (1998)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Barrett Filby
- The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling (1997) as Henry Fielding
- Stella Street (1997)
- My Night with Reg (1997) as Daniel
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Charlie Penn
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) as Schoolmaster
- The Treasure Seekers (1996) as Redman
- In the Bleak Midwinter (1995) as Terry Du Bois
- Princess Caraboo (1994) as Prince Regent
- John Sessions' Likely Stories (1994)
- Nice Day at the Office (1994)
- Citizen Locke (1994) as John Locke
- David Macaulay: Roman City (1994) as Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)
- Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles (1993) as James Boswell
- Freddie As F.R.O.7. (1992) as Scotty / Additional voices (voice)
- Sellers' Best (1992) as Self
- Performance (1991) as Daniel
- The Pope Must Die (1991) as Dino
- John Sessions' Tall Tales (1991)
- Jute City (1991) as McMurdo
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- One Foot in the Grave (1990)
- Rab C. Nesbitt (1990) as Chief Inspector Haggerty
- Plunder (1990)
- Single Voices (1990) as Bobby Buffet
- Single Voices (1990) Writer
- Sweet Revenge (1990) as John
- Some Enchanted Evening (1990) as Bobby Buffet
- Some Enchanted Evening (1990) Writer
- Henry V (1989) as Macmorris
- John Sessions On The Spot (1989)
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) as Self
- Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show (1988) as Laurence Olivier (Voice)
- Menace Unseen (1988) as Larry Knight
- Spitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan (1988) as Various Roles
- The New Statesman (1987) as Lord Penistone
- Porterhouse Blue (1987) as Zipser
- Spitting Image: Election Special '87 (1987) as Various Characters
- Spitting Image: The 1987 Movie Awards (1987) as Various Roles
- Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People (1987) as Antonio Gramsci
- ScreenPlay (1986) as James Boswell
- Boon (1986) as Barney Spitz
- Castaway (1986) as Man in Pub
- Whoops Apocalypse (1986) as Mr. Sweetzer
- Spitting Image: Down And Out In The White House (1986) as Various Roles
- Sky Bandits (1986) as Flight
- Girls On Top (1985) as Rodney
- Happy Families (1985) as Dean
- Spitting Image (1984)
- The Bounty (1984) as John Smith
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Sender (1982) as Patient
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Sessions best known for?
John Sessions is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Belfast (2021), The Great (2020), Loving Vincent (2017), Victoria (2016).
When and where was John Sessions born?
John Sessions was born on January 11, 1953 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. They passed away on November 2, 2020.
How many credits does John Sessions have?
John Sessions has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2021.
What is John Sessions's background in cinema and television?
John Sessions was a male actor, comedian and impressionist noted for his work in improvisational comedy. He was born on 11 January 1953 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Over the course of his career he accumulated 145 credited appearances in film and television, reflecting a prolific output in the acting f...
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