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John Sharp

Acting Born Aug 5, 1920 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

John Sharp was a Bradford born British actor of a heavyset physicality, often cast in curmudgeonly roles. In a career stretching from 1949 to 1991, he made more than 100 appearances in television and film.

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Known for

The Avengers

as Prewitt

The Avengers

as Jupp
Film

Sansho the Bailiff

as Mr. Emerson
Film

Barry Lyndon

as Doolan

Full filmography

  • The Avengers (1961) as Prewitt
  • The Avengers (1961) as Jupp
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mr. Emerson
  • Z-Cars (1962)
  • Maigret (1960)
  • The Sweeney (1975) as Uncle
  • No Hiding Place (1959)
  • All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Biggins
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Cary Farthingale
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Alexander Green
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Alferic
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Wander
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as The Professor
  • The Prisoner (1967) as Number Two
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Henry Miller
  • Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Arthur Feltham
  • Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Merchant
  • Churchill's People (1974) as Valerius
  • Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Dr Peters
  • Festival (1963) as Mr. Baines
  • Barry Lyndon (1975) as Doolan
  • Please Sir! (1968) as Police Inspector
  • Crossbow (1987)