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