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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
January 29, 1930Deathday
March 7, 2006Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
31Place of birth
Ealing, London, England, UK
Cast credits
A Hard Day's Night
Shake
The Plank
One Eyed Truck Driver
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Mr. Dixon
Simon Simon
2nd Workman - Driver
The Football Factory
Albert Moss
Doctor in Love
Policeman (uncredited)
The Wrong Box
1st Engine Driver
Heavens Above!
Scully's New Year's Eve
Jack
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
George Heath
The Pumpkin Eater
Undertaker
Hot Enough for June
Clerk in Opening Scene
That Summer!
Mr Swales
How I Won the War
Large Child
Brass Target
Carberry
Sparrows Can't Sing
Bridge Operator
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Whitemonk
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Luigi
A Handful of Dust
Blenkinsop
Wombling Free
County Surveyor
The Break
HarryCrew credits
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