John Baskcomb
Acting
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 Wh…

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
Castle Chef (uncredited)

Doctor Who
1963
Rossini

The Final Conflict
1981
Diplomat

Battle of Britain
1969
Farmer

The Saint
1962
Lewis Enstone

Dad's Army
1971
Mayor

Poldark
1975
Nat Pearce

The Lady and the Highwayman
1988
Archbishop

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970
Cardinal Wolsey

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971
Rossini

The Forsyte Saga
1967
Timothy Forsyte

BBC Play of the Month
1965
Telyeghin

Z-Cars
1962

Memento Mori
1992
Fat Old Man

Theatre 625
1964
Bolshintzov

The Darwin Adventure
1972
Prof. Draper

The Portland Millions
1976
Bargrave Dean

The World in Silence
1966
Eric Lonsbury

The First Lady
1968

Detective
1964