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