John Baskcomb, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Baskcomb

British actor

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1916

Place of Birth: Purley, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-Mar-2000

Profession: actor, television actor

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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 Opera 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.