John Junkin

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.

Filmografi

A Hard Day's Night1964 · ShakeKaleidoscope1966 · Dominion PorterChicago Joe and the Showgirl1990 · George HeathA Handful of Dust1988 · BlenkinsopThe Wrong Arm of the Law1963 · Maurice (uncredited)Hot Enough for June1964 · Clerk in Opening SceneThe Football Factory2004 · Albert MossConfessions from a Holiday Camp1977 · Mr. William WhitemonkHow I Won the War1967 · Large ChildSlater's Day1974 · Freddy SlaterThe Pumpkin Eater1964 · UndertakerThe Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box1981 · SelfBrass Target1978 · CarberryLicensed to Love and Kill1979 · Helicopter MechanicGreat Comedy Moments2001 · Coach Driver (archive footage)Sparrows Can't Sing1963 · Bridge OperatorThe Wrong Box1966 · 1st Engine DriverConfessions of a Driving Instructor1976 · LuigiThe Brain1962 · Frederick (uncredited)Journey to the Unknown1969 · RobertWhen Steptoe Met Son2002 · SelfDoctor in Love1960 · Policeman (uncredited)Simon Simon1970 · 2nd Workman - DriverThat Summer!1979 · Mr Swales