John Junkin
Born January 29, 1930 (Age: 96)
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Ealing, London, England, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Football Factory
2004
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as Albert Moss
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Age: 74
When Steptoe Met Son
2002
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as Self
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Age: 72
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
1990
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as George Heath
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Age: 60
A Handful of Dust
1988
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as Blenkinsop
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Age: 58
Dancing Country
1981
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as Jack
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Age: 51
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
1981
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as Self
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Age: 50
Brass Target
1978
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as Carberry
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Age: 48
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
1978
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as Mr. Dixon
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Age: 48
Scully's New Year's Eve
1978
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as Jack
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Age: 47
No Image
Slater's Day
1974
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as Freddy Slater
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Age: 44
Journey to the Unknown
1969
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as Robert
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Age: 39
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
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as Undertaker
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Age: 34
A Hard Day's Night
1964
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as Shake
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Age: 34
Hot Enough for June
1964
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as Clerk in Opening Scene
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Age: 34
The Break
1963
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as Harry
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Age: 33
Heavens Above!
1963
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as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
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Age: 33
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963
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as Bridge Operator
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Age: 33
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963
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as Maurice (uncredited)
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Age: 33
The Primitives
1962
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as Arthur
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Age: 32
The Brain
1962
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as Frederick (uncredited)
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Age: 32
Doctor in Love
1960
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as Policeman (uncredited)
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Age: 30