John Junkin
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: January 29, 1930
Place of Birth: Ealing, London, England, UK
Known For
Wombling Free
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.
The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle is a British TV series about a psychiatrist, made for ABC Television by the small production company Independent Artists for transmission on ITV. Starring Herbert Lom, it ran for two series which were first transmitted during 1963 and 1965.
Scully's New Year's Eve
Scully invites his mates to gatecrash his mum's New Year's Eve party.
Mr. Bean
Mr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever he goes.
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
All Creatures Great and Small
The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.
Out
Frank Ross returns from an eight-year prison sentence for a robbery that was thwarted because somebody 'grassed' the gang. Nobody knows who put the finger on him, but Ross is determined to find out and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. Little by little, Ross pieces together the trail that leads to a dramatic conclusion.
The Avengers
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
The Avengers
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
Filmography
as Albert Moss
as Self
as Mr. Bigelow
as Archie Rogers
as Bert
as George Heath
as Maître D'
as Blenkinsop
as Chief Inspector Holroyd
as Businesman
as Jack
as Les
as Landlord
as Sgt. Tucker
as Mr Swales
as Dr. Mandragola
as Carberry
as Ralph Veneker
as Mr. Dixon
as Luke Benson
as Jack
as County Surveyor
as Hollis
as Mr. William Whitemonk
as Mr. Alcock
as Taxi Yard Proprietor
as Jack
as Eye Consultant
as Police Sergeant
as Jack
as 2nd Workman - Driver
as Sergeant Bottle
as Norden
as Odius
as Robert
as Large Child
as One Eyed Truck Driver
as Chauffeur
as Dominion Porter
as 1st Engine Driver
as Wally the Milkman
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
as Jeffrey
as Macann
as Undertaker
as Shake
as Clerk in Opening Scene
as Harry
as Perryman
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
as McCutcheon
as Bridge Operator
as Maurice (uncredited)
as Arthur
as Frederick (uncredited)
as Sergeant
as Sheriff
as Bill Fielding
as Male Nurse
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Dan Stuart