John Junkin
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.
Acting
TV
Mr. Bean
as Maître D'
1990
Movie
A Hard Day's Night
as Shake
1964
Movie
The Football Factory
as Albert Moss
2004
TV
The Avengers
as Sergeant
1961
TV
The Avengers
as Sheriff
1961
TV
Inspector Morse
as Chief Inspector Holroyd
1987
TV
Coronation Street
as Bill Fielding
1960
Movie
The Wrong Box
as 1st Engine Driver
1966
Movie
The Pumpkin Eater
as Undertaker
1964
TV
All Creatures Great and Small
as Luke Benson
1978
Movie
The Wrong Arm of the Law
as Maurice (uncredited)
1963
TV
The Bill
1984
TV
The Professionals
as Hollis
1977
Movie
A Handful of Dust
as Blenkinsop
1988
Movie
Brass Target
as Carberry
1978
Movie
How I Won the War
as Large Child
1967
Movie
The Plank
as One Eyed Truck Driver
1967
Movie
Heavens Above!
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
1963
TV
Till Death Us Do Part
as Wally the Milkman
1966
TV
The Sweeney
as Taxi Yard Proprietor
1975
Movie
Hot Enough for June
as Clerk in Opening Scene
1964
Movie
Sparrows Can't Sing
as Bridge Operator
1963
TV
The Goodies
as Police Sergeant
1970
Movie
Chica de Río
as Mr. Bigelow
2001
