
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 Pumpkin Eater (1964)
as Undertaker

A Handful of Dust (1988)
as Blenkinsop

The Wrong Box (1966)
as 1st Engine Driver

Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977)
as Mr. William Whitemonk

Hot Enough for June (1964)
as Clerk in Opening Scene

How I Won the War (1967)
as Large Child

Brass Target (1978)
as Carberry

Sparrows Can't Sing (1963)
as Bridge Operator

The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963)
as Maurice (uncredited)

Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976)
as Luigi

Licensed to Love and Kill (1979)
as Helicopter Mechanic

Kaleidoscope (1966)
as Dominion Porter

Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990)
as George Heath

Doctor in Clover (1966)
as Prison Warder (uncredited)

The Sandwich Man (1966)
as Chauffeur

Journey to the Unknown (1969)
as Robert

Heavens Above! (1963)
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)

Down at the Hydro (1983)
as Businesman

The Brain (1962)
as Frederick (uncredited)

Scully's New Year's Eve (1978)
as Jack

Doctor in Love (1960)
as Policeman (uncredited)

That Summer! (1979)
as Mr Swales

Chica de Río (2001)
as Mr. Bigelow

When Steptoe Met Son (2002)
as Self

Simon Simon (1970)
as 2nd Workman - Driver

The Plank (1967)
as One Eyed Truck Driver

The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box (1981)
as Self

The Break (1963)
as Harry

Wombling Free (1977)
as County Surveyor
Slater's Day (1974)
as Freddy Slater

The Primitives (1962)
as Arthur

Dancing Country (1981)
as Jack

Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978)
as Mr. Dixon





