John Junkin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 29, 1930
- Died
- March 7, 2006
- Birthplace
- Ealing, London, England, UK
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.
Filmography
The Football Factory 2004
as Albert Moss
When Steptoe Met Son 2002
as Self
Great Comedy Moments 2001
as Coach Driver (archive footage), Writer
Chica de Río 2001
as Mr. Bigelow
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl 1990
as George Heath
A Handful of Dust 1988
as Blenkinsop
Down at the Hydro 1983
as Businesman
Dancing Country 1981
as Jack
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box 1981
as Self
Licensed to Love and Kill 1979
as Helicopter Mechanic
That Summer! 1979
as Mr Swales
Brass Target 1978
as Carberry
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse 1978
as Mr. Dixon
Scully's New Year's Eve 1978
as Jack
Wombling Free 1977
as County Surveyor
Confessions from a Holiday Camp 1977
as Mr. William Whitemonk
Confessions of a Driving Instructor 1976
as Luigi
- Slater's Day
Slater's Day 1974
as Freddy Slater
Man at the Top 1973
Additional Writing
Simon Simon 1970
as 2nd Workman - Driver
Journey to the Unknown 1969
as Robert
How I Won the War 1967
as Large Child
The Plank 1967
as One Eyed Truck Driver
The Sandwich Man 1966
as Chauffeur
Kaleidoscope 1966
as Dominion Porter
The Wrong Box 1966
as 1st Engine Driver
Doctor in Clover 1966
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
The Pumpkin Eater 1964
as Undertaker
A Hard Day's Night 1964
as Shake
Hot Enough for June 1964
as Clerk in Opening Scene
The Break 1963
as Harry
Heavens Above! 1963
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
Sparrows Can't Sing 1963
as Bridge Operator
The Wrong Arm of the Law 1963
as Maurice (uncredited)
The Primitives 1962
as Arthur
The Brain 1962
as Frederick (uncredited)
Doctor in Love 1960
as Policeman (uncredited)
And the Same to You 1960
Additional Writing
Credits from TMDB.