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John Junkin
Actor

John Junkin

29 Jan 1930Born
7 Mar 2006Died
76Age at death
91Credits

Biography

John Francis Junkin (29 January 1930 – 7 March 2006) was an English actor and scriptwriter who had a long career in radio, television and film, specialising in comedy. In 1960, Junkin joined Joan Littlewood's Stratford East Theatre Workshop and played the lead in the original production of Sparrers Can't Sing. A few years later, he joined the Royal Court Theatre company, and was the foil to Tony Hancock in some of Hancock's last work for British television. In 2006, he passed away from lung cancer in Aylesbury.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 91 credits.

  1. TBAHello CheekySeries
  2. 2004The Football FactoryFilm: Albert Moss
  3. 2001Chica de RíoFilm: Mr. Bigelow
  4. 2000The SinsSeries: Archie Rogers (2 episodes)
  5. 1998The Last SaluteSeries: Norman (1 episode)
  6. 1995The Queen's NoseSeries: Bert (1 episode)
  7. 1994Law and DisorderSeries (6 episodes)
  8. 1993HarrySeries: Mal (1 episode)
  9. 1990Chicago Joe and the ShowgirlFilm: George Heath
  10. 1990Mr. BeanSeries: Maître D' (1 episode)
  11. 1988A Handful of DustFilm: Blenkinsop
  12. 1987Inspector MorseSeries: Chief Inspector Holroyd (1 episode)
  13. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  14. 1984Sharon and ElsieSeries: Tommy Wallace (6 episodes)
  15. 1983Down at the HydroFilm: Businesman
  16. 1982CountdownSeries (43 episodes)
  17. 1982Odd One OutSeries (46 episodes)
  18. 1981Dancing CountryFilm: Jack
  19. 1980Juliet BravoSeries: Les (1 episode)
  20. 1979Only When I LaughSeries: Landlord (1 episode)
  21. 1979Terry and JuneSeries: Sgt. Tucker (1 episode)
  22. 1979Licensed to Love and KillFilm: Helicopter Mechanic
  23. 1979That Summer!Film: Mr Swales
  24. 1979Dick TurpinSeries: Dr. Mandragola (1 episode)
  25. 1978Brass TargetFilm: Carberry
  26. 1978OutSeries: Ralph Veneker (5 episodes)
  27. 1978Rosie Dixon - Night NurseFilm: Mr. Dixon
  28. 1978All Creatures Great and SmallSeries: Luke Benson (1 episode)
  29. 1978Scully's New Year's EveFilm: Jack
  30. 1977Wombling FreeFilm: County Surveyor
  31. 1977The ProfessionalsSeries: Hollis (1 episode)
  32. 1977Confessions from a Holiday CampFilm: Mr. William Whitemonk
  33. 1976Confessions of a Driving InstructorFilm: Luigi
  34. 1976Hello CheekySeries (13 episodes)
  35. 1975Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red HerringsSeries: Mr. Alcock (3 episodes)
  36. 1975The Rough With The SmoothSeries: Harold King (6 episodes)
  37. 1975Looking for ClancySeries: Jim Clancy (3 episodes)
  38. 1975The SweeneySeries: Taxi Yard Proprietor (1 episode)
  39. 1974Slater's DayFilm: Freddy Slater
  40. 1974PlayhouseSeries: Jack (1 episode)
  41. 1972ScoopSeries: Baldwin (7 episodes)
  42. 1972SykesSeries: Eye Consultant (1 episode)
  43. 1972Both Ends MeetSeries: Pip Pepper (1 episode)
  44. 1971Jason KingSeries (1 episode)
  45. 1970The GoodiesSeries: Police Sergeant (1 episode)
  46. 1970Queenie's CastleSeries: Inspector Hardacre, Writer (1 episode)
  47. 1970Play for TodaySeries: Jack (1 episode)
  48. 1970On the HouseSeries: Charlie Cattermole (12 episodes)
  49. 1970Simon SimonFilm: 2nd Workman - Driver
  50. 1970CatweazleSeries: Sergeant Bottle (1 episode)
  51. 1969Softly Softly: Task ForceSeries: Norden (1 episode)
  52. 1969Up Pompeii!Series: Odius (1 episode)
  53. 1969Journey to the UnknownFilm: Robert
  54. 1969W. Somerset MaughamSeries: Don Agosto (1 episode)
  55. 1968The Company of FiveSeries: Dave (1 episode)
  56. 1968ThingumybobSeries (8 episodes)
  57. 1968It's MartySeries (12 episodes)
  58. 1967How I Won the WarFilm: Large Child
  59. 1967Sam and JanetSeries: Sam Marshall (15 episodes)
  60. 1967The PlankFilm: One Eyed Truck Driver
  61. 1967The World of WodehouseSeries: Harry Barber (1 episode)
  62. 1966The Sandwich ManFilm: Chauffeur
  63. 1966KaleidoscopeFilm: Dominion Porter
  64. 1966The Wrong BoxFilm: 1st Engine Driver
  65. 1966Watch the BirdiesSeries: Kendall (5 episodes)
  66. 1966CooperamaSeries (7 episodes)
  67. 1966Till Death Us Do PartSeries: Wally the Milkman (3 episodes)
  68. 1966Doctor in CloverFilm: Prison Warder (uncredited)
  69. 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries: Jeffrey (1 episode)
  70. 1965A Slight Case Of...Series (1 episode)
  71. 1965The TroubleshootersSeries: Macann (1 episode)
  72. 1964A World Of His OwnSeries (1 episode)
  73. 1964The Pumpkin EaterFilm: Undertaker
  74. 1964A Hard Day's NightFilm: Shake
  75. 1964Hot Enough for JuneFilm: Clerk in Opening Scene
  76. 1963The BreakFilm: Harry
  77. 1963Sergeant CorkSeries: Perryman (1 episode)
  78. 1963Heavens Above!Film: Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
  79. 1963The Human JungleSeries: McCutcheon (1 episode)
  80. 1963Sparrows Can't SingFilm: Bridge Operator

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