John Junkin
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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
Credits
The Football Factory (2004)
as Albert Moss
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
as Shake
The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963)
as Maurice (uncredited)
A Handful of Dust (1988)
as Blenkinsop
Kaleidoscope (1966)
as Dominion Porter
The Wrong Box (1966)
as 1st Engine Driver
Heavens Above! (1963)
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
as Undertaker
Brass Target (1978)
as Carberry
Hot Enough for June (1964)
as Clerk in Opening Scene
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990)
as George Heath
How I Won the War (1967)
as Large Child
The Brain (1962)
as Frederick (uncredited)
Sparrows Can't Sing (1963)
as Bridge Operator
Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976)
as Luigi
Doctor in Love (1960)
as Policeman (uncredited)
Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977)
as Mr. William Whitemonk
Doctor in Clover (1966)
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
That Summer! (1979)
as Mr Swales
The Plank (1967)
as One Eyed Truck Driver
Chica de Río (2001)
as Mr. Bigelow
The Sandwich Man (1966)
as Chauffeur
Licensed to Love and Kill (1979)
as Helicopter Mechanic
Simon Simon (1970)
as 2nd Workman - Driver
Wombling Free (1977)
as County Surveyor
The Break (1963)
as Harry
When Steptoe Met Son (2002)
as Self
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box (1981)
as Self
Journey to the Unknown (1969)
as Robert
Slater's Day (1974)
as Freddy Slater
Down at the Hydro (1983)
as Businesman
Dancing Country (1981)
as Jack
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978)
as Mr. Dixon
The Primitives (1962)
as Arthur
Scully's New Year's Eve (1978)
as Jack