Acting
John Junkin
EN cinema · 38 credits
Born
29 January 1930
Died
7 March 2006 (aged 76)
Birthplace
Ealing, London, England, UK
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
Filmography
The Football Factory
as Albert Moss
Chica de Río
as Mr. Bigelow
Great Comedy Moments
as Coach Driver (archive footage), Writer
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
as George Heath
A Handful of Dust
as Blenkinsop
Down at the Hydro
as Businesman
That Summer!
as Mr Swales
Licensed to Love and Kill
as Helicopter Mechanic
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
as Mr. Dixon
Brass Target
as Carberry
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
as Mr. William Whitemonk
Wombling Free
as County Surveyor
Slater's Day
1974
Slater's Day
as Freddy Slater
Man at the Top
Additional Writing
Simon Simon
as 2nd Workman - Driver
The Plank
as One Eyed Truck Driver
How I Won the War
as Large Child
The Sandwich Man
as Chauffeur
The Wrong Box
as 1st Engine Driver
Doctor in Clover
as Prison Warder (uncredited)
Kaleidoscope
as Dominion Porter
A Hard Day's Night
as Shake
The Pumpkin Eater
as Undertaker
Hot Enough for June
as Clerk in Opening Scene
Heavens Above!
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
Sparrows Can't Sing
as Bridge Operator
The Break
as Harry
The Wrong Arm of the Law
as Maurice (uncredited)
The Primitives
as Arthur
The Brain
as Frederick (uncredited)
Doctor in Love
as Policeman (uncredited)
And the Same to You
Additional Writing