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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Mr. Bean (1990) — Maître D'
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A Hard Day's Night (1964) — Shake
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The Football Factory (2004) — Albert Moss
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The Avengers (1961) — Sergeant
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Inspector Morse (1987) — Chief Inspector Holroyd
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Coronation Street (1960) — Bill Fielding
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The Wrong Box (1966) — 1st Engine Driver
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The Pumpkin Eater (1964) — Undertaker
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All Creatures Great and Small (1978) — Luke Benson
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The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) — Maurice (uncredited)
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The Professionals (1977) — Hollis
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The Bill (1984)
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A Handful of Dust (1988) — Blenkinsop
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Brass Target (1978) — Carberry
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How I Won the War (1967) — Large Child
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The Plank (1967) — One Eyed Truck Driver
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Heavens Above! (1963) — Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
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The Sweeney (1975) — Taxi Yard Proprietor
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Till Death Us Do Part (1966) — Wally the Milkman
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Hot Enough for June (1964) — Clerk in Opening Scene
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Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) — Bridge Operator
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The Goodies (1970) — Police Sergeant
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Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977) — Mr. William Whitemonk
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Chica de Río (2001) — Mr. Bigelow
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Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) — Luigi
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Catweazle (1970) — Sergeant Bottle
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Countdown (1982)
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Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) — George Heath
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Doctor in Love (1960) — Policeman (uncredited)
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Doctor in Clover (1966) — Prison Warder (uncredited)
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The Brain (1962) — Frederick (uncredited)
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Only When I Laugh (1979) — Landlord
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Kaleidoscope (1966) — Dominion Porter
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Terry and June (1979) — Sgt. Tucker
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Jason King (1971)
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The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) — Self
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Up Pompeii! (1969) — Odius
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Play for Today (1970) — Jack
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Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978) — Mr. Dixon
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Dick Turpin (1979) — Dr. Mandragola