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)

Doctor Who

as Rossini

The Final Conflict

as Diplomat

The Saint

as Lewis Enstone

Dad's Army

as Mayor

The Lady and the Highwayman

as Archbishop

Poldark

as Nat Pearce

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

as Cardinal Wolsey

BBC Play of the Month

as Telyeghin

The Forsyte Saga

as Timothy Forsyte