John Junkin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-01-29
Day of Death
2006-03-07 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
Ealing, London, England, UK
John Junkin
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
Acting
(2004)
The Football Factory
as Albert Moss
(2002)
When Steptoe Met Son
as Self
(2001)
Chica de Río
as Mr. Bigelow
(1990)
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
as George Heath
(1988)
A Handful of Dust
as Blenkinsop
(1983)
Down at the Hydro
as Businesman
(1981)
(1981)
Dancing Country
as Jack
(1979)
That Summer!
as Mr Swales
(1978)
Brass Target
as Carberry
(1978)
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
as Mr. Dixon
(1978)
Scully's New Year's Eve
as Jack
(1977)
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
as Whitemonk
(1977)
Wombling Free
as County Surveyor
(1976)
(1970)
Simon Simon
as 2nd Workman - Driver
(1969)
Journey to the Unknown
as Robert
(1967)
How I Won the War
as Large Child
(1967)
The Plank
as One Eyed Truck Driver
(1966)
The Wrong Box
as 1st Engine Driver
(1966)
The Sandwich Man
as Chauffeur
(1966)
Doctor in Clover
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
(1966)
Kaleidoscope
as Dominion Porter
(1964)
A Hard Day's Night
as Shake
(1964)
The Pumpkin Eater
as Undertaker
(1964)
Hot Enough for June
as Clerk in Opening Scene
(1963)
Heavens Above!
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
(1963)
The Wrong Arm of the Law
as Maurice (uncredited)
(1963)
Sparrows Can't Sing
as Bridge Operator
(1963)
The Break
as Harry
(1962)
The Primitives
as Arthur
(1960)
Doctor in Love
as Policeman
Crew
(1973)
Man at the Top
Additional Writing
(1960)
And the Same to You
Additional Writing