John Baskcomb
Known for: Acting
Born: February 7, 1916
Died: March 29, 2000
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…
Known for

The World in Silence
1966
The Day of the Janitor
1981
Uncle Vanya
1970

The Portland Millions
1976

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971

Z-Cars
1962

The First Lady
1968
Counterstrike
1969

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970
Tell It To The Marines
1959

The Final Conflict
1981

The Darwin Adventure
1972
Quiller
1975

Battle of Britain
1969
Nicholas Nickleby
1957

Memento Mori
1992

Detective
1964

Dad's Army
1971

Doctor Who
1963

The Lady and the Highwayman
1988

The Forsyte Saga
1967

The Saint
1962

BBC Play of the Month
1965

Theatre 625
1964

Poldark
1975

Victorian Scandals
1976

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968