John Baskcomb
Acting
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 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: February 7, 1916 · Purley, Surrey, England, UK
Filmography (16)

The Lady and the Highwayman
1988

The Final Conflict
1981

Victorian Scandals
1976

Poldark
1975

Dad's Army
1971

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970

Battle of Britain
1969

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968

The Forsyte Saga
1967

BBC Play of the Month
1965

Theatre 625
1964

Detective
1964

Doctor Who
1963

The Saint
1962

Z-Cars
1962
