John Junkin
Known for Acting · 92 credits
- Born
- 1930-01-29
- Died
- 2006-03-07
- Place of birth
- Ealing, London, England, UK
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
TV Shows (57)
Coronation Street
1960
as Bill Fielding
The Avengers
1961
as Sergeant / Sheriff
Play for Today
1970
as Jack
The Bill
1984
The Professionals
1977
as Hollis
Inspector Morse
1987
as Chief Inspector Holroyd
Playhouse
1974
as Jack
Mr. Bean
1990
as Maître D'
The Sweeney
1975
as Taxi Yard Proprietor
No Hiding Place
1959
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Luke Benson
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Jeffrey
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
1962
as John Grieve
Catweazle
1970
as Sergeant Bottle
The Troubleshooters
1965
as Macann
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Dan Stuart
The Goodies
1970
as Police Sergeant
Drama 61-67
1961
Softly Softly: Task Force
1969
as Norden
Terry and June
1979
as Sgt. Tucker
Sykes
1972
as Eye Consultant
The Human Jungle
1963
as McCutcheon
Till Death Us Do Part
1966
as Wally the Milkman
Jason King
1971
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Self
Dick Turpin
1979
as Dr. Mandragola
Juliet Bravo
1980
as Les
The Queen's Nose
1995
as Bert
Harry
1993
as Mal
Countdown
1982
Sergeant Cork
1963
as Perryman
Up Pompeii!
1969
as Odius
Only When I Laugh
1979
as Landlord
The Company of Five
1968
as Dave
The Sins
2000
as Archie Rogers
W. Somerset Maugham
1969
as Don Agosto
The Odd Man
1960
as Male Nurse
The World of Wodehouse
1967
as Harry Barber
Out
1978
as Ralph Veneker
It's Marty
1968
Odd One Out
1982
The Last Salute
1998
as Norman
Noel's Telly Years
1996
Sam and Janet
1967
as Sam Marshall
Law and Disorder
1994
Looking for Clancy
1975
as Jim Clancy
On the House
1970
as Charlie Cattermole
Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red Herrings
1975
as Mr. Alcock
Scoop
1972
as Baldwin
Sharon and Elsie
1984
as Tommy Wallace
Both Ends Meet
1972
as Pip Pepper
A World Of His Own
1964
A Slight Case Of...
1965
Cooperama
1966
Hello Cheeky
1976
Thingumybob
1968
Hello Cheeky
Movies (35)
A Hard Day's Night
1964
as Shake
Brass Target
1978
as Carberry
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
as Undertaker
The Football Factory
2004
as Albert Moss
Doctor in Love
1960
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963
as Maurice (uncredited)
Kaleidoscope
1966
as Dominion Porter
Doctor in Clover
1966
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
Hot Enough for June
1964
as Clerk in Opening Scene
A Handful of Dust
1988
as Blenkinsop
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
1976
as Luigi
The Wrong Box
1966
as 1st Engine Driver
How I Won the War
1967
as Large Child
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
1977
as Mr. William Whitemonk
The Brain
1962
as Frederick (uncredited)
The Plank
1967
as One Eyed Truck Driver
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
1990
as George Heath
The Sandwich Man
1966
as Chauffeur
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963
as Bridge Operator
That Summer!
1979
as Mr Swales
Licensed to Love and Kill
1979
as Helicopter Mechanic
Chica de Río
2001
as Mr. Bigelow
The Break
1963
as Harry
Journey to the Unknown
1969
as Robert
Simon Simon
1970
as 2nd Workman - Driver
Heavens Above!
1963
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
Wombling Free
1977
as County Surveyor
The Primitives
1962
as Arthur
Scully's New Year's Eve
1978
as Jack
When Steptoe Met Son
2002
as Self
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
1978
as Mr. Dixon
Down at the Hydro
1983
as Businesman
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
1981
as Self
Dancing Country
1981
as Jack
Slater's Day
1974
as Freddy Slater
About John Junkin
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. With 92 credits spanning from 1955 to 2004, John Junkin has appeared in 35 films and 57 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Junkin Movies
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) — as Shake
- Brass Target (1978) — as Carberry
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964) — as Undertaker
- The Football Factory (2004) — as Albert Moss
- Doctor in Love (1960) — as Policeman (uncredited)
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