John Baskcomb
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Biography: John Baskcomb (7 February 1916 – 29 March 2000) was an English character actor who made numerous television and film appearances over a 35-year period. He was the son of the founder of the Bank of England Operatic and Dramatic Society and was educated at Croydon High School for Boys. He then appeared on stage in repertory theatre in Croydon and Henley-on-Thames and in clubs, pantomimes and concert parties. He made appearances in numerous British television plays and series including; Doctor Who (Terror of the Autons), The Saint, Softly, Softly and Poldark and he played the role of Cardinal Wolsey in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970). His film roles included Oliver! (uncredited), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (uncredited), Battle of Britain, Dad's Army and Omen III: The Final Conflict. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Purley, Surrey, England, UK
Birthday: February 07, 1916
Deathday: March 29, 2000
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Gender: Male
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Overview: A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Genres: Family Music Adventure Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-12-17
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The Day of the Janitor
Overview: Comedy about a maintenance supervisor in an office block whose idea of the company he works for is changed when he has to fix a leak in an executive's office.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-08
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Dad's Army
Overview: Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-12
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Memento Mori
Overview: Several elderly friends and acquaintances in 1950s London are disturbed to receive mysterious telephone calls predicting their impending deaths...
Genres: Drama TV Movie Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-19
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The Final Conflict
Overview: Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-20
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The Lady and the Highwayman
Overview: Set in old England, Hugh Grant ("Four Weddings & a Funeral", "Notting Hill") plays a highwayman who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But during one of his robberies, he falls in love with an aristocratic lady, Emma Samms ("Star Quest", "Delirious"). Now, he is forced to choose between his true love or his true cause. This swash-buckling romantic adventure will have you on the edge of your seat with every swing of Hugh's savage sword.
Genres: Action Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-03
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Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
Overview: The Master, an old adversary of the Doctor, has arrived on Earth to destroy humanity with the aid of the Nestene Consciousness and their army of Autons and killer plastic daffodils - unless the Doctor, joined by new assistant Jo Grant, can stop them.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-23
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The Darwin Adventure
Overview: The story of Charles Darwin's journey on The Beagle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-27
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The Portland Millions
Overview: Annie Druce claims she is the heir to the Duke of Portland.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-09-17
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Battle of Britain
Overview: In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing the Nazi invasion of Britain.
Genres: War History Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-09-15
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