John Henshaw
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 1, 1950
- Birthplace
- Manchester, England, UK
John Henshaw is a British actor famed for his roles as Ken the landlord in Early Doors, Wilf Bradshaw in Born and Bred and PC Roy Bramwell in The Cops. Henshaw was born one of 12 children. He grew up in Ancoats, Manchester's "Little Italy" community. He was a refuse collector for ten years before deciding to become an actor at the age of 40. His first big break in acting was as a minder to Robert Lindsay's character Michael Murray in the acclaimed Channel 4 series, G.B.H. Other TV credits include The Royle Family, The Visit, Life on Mars, whilst film credits include the Steve Coogan comedy The Parole Officer, the Bert Trautmann biopic The Keeper, and the Ken Loach films Looking For Eric and The Angels' Share. Henshaw is chairman of the 24:7 Theatre Festival, an annual festival of new writing for theatre based in Manchester.
Filmography
Fishbrain 2026
as Jeb
Wolf Manor 2022
as Thaddeus Saxon (the landlord)
Early Doors - Live 2021
as Ken
Silky Hotel 2021
as Jim Knightshade
I'm Not in Love 2021
as Tony
Sunny 2019
as Pavlo
Stan & Ollie 2018
as Nobby Cook
The Keeper 2018
as Jack Friar
Pin Cushion 2018
as Percy
The Man Who Invented Christmas 2017
as Butcher / Mr. Fezziwig
6 Days 2017
as Metropolitan Police Spokesman
A Street Cat Named Bob 2016
as Tube Station Guard
Swallows and Amazons 2016
as Harbour Master
Closer to the Moon 2014
as Judge
The Night Runner 2014
as Dennis
The Ringer 2013
as Danny
The Last British Execution 2013
as Marcus Peabody
- The Rochdale Pioneers
The Rochdale Pioneers 2012
as John Holt
The Angels' Share 2012
as Harry
Going Postal 2in1 2011
as Mr. Pony
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa 2010
as Self
In Our Name 2010
as Frank
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 2009
as Bill Hadley
Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday 2009
as Glen
Looking for Eric 2009
as Meatballs
A Bit of Tom Jones? 2009
as Bar Owner
Grow Your Own 2007
as Charlie
- Confessions of a Diary Secretary
Confessions of a Diary Secretary 2007
as John Prescott
Starter for 10 2006
as Des
Someone Else 2006
as Paul
Open Wide 2005
as Brian Tonkin
Cheeky 2003
as Kenny
- The Fishmonger
The Fishmonger 2002
as Davis
- Put Your Coat On
Put Your Coat On 2002
as Dad
- This Is Not a Love Song
This Is Not a Love Song 2002
as Arthur
Happy Now 2001
as Pete Copsey
The Parole Officer 2001
as Cochran
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble 2000
as Ken Burley
When Saturday Comes 1996
as M.C
- Olly's Prison
Olly's Prison 1993
as Prisoner (uncredited)
Dancin' Thru the Dark 1990
as Doorman
Credits from TMDB.