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John Junkin

John Junkin

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 ca

Born

Jan 29, 1930

Ealing, London, England, UK

Died

Mar 07, 2006

Known For

Acting

Movies

36 acting

3 crew

Popularity

0.5

Known For

A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
1964 • as Shake
★ 7.3
The Football Factory
The Football Factory
2004 • as Albert Moss
★ 6.4
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
1977 • as Mr. William Whitemonk
★ 5.1
Brass Target
Brass Target
1978 • as Carberry
★ 5.4
Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
1964 • as Clerk in Opening Scene
★ 5.7
The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater
1964 • as Undertaker
★ 6.6
A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust
1988 • as Blenkinsop
★ 6.1
How I Won the War
How I Won the War
1967 • as Large Child
★ 5.7
The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
1966 • as 1st Engine Driver
★ 6.4
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
★ 4.7
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
1990 • as George Heath
★ 5.1
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
1966 • as Dominion Porter
★ 5.3
Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
1960 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.5
The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963 • as Maurice (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Licensed to Love and Kill
Licensed to Love and Kill
1979 • as Helicopter Mechanic
★ 5.8
Sparrows Can't Sing
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963 • as Bridge Operator
★ 5.3
The Plank
The Plank
1967 • as One Eyed Truck Driver
★ 6.2
The Brain
The Brain
1962 • as Frederick (uncredited)
★ 5.8
The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
1966 • as Chauffeur
★ 6.5
That Summer!
That Summer!
1979 • as Mr Swales
★ 4.9
Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
1963 • as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
1969 • as Robert
Doctor in Clover
Doctor in Clover
1966 • as Prison Warder (uncredited)
★ 5.8
When Steptoe Met Son
When Steptoe Met Son
2002 • as Self
★ 4.0
Chica de Río
Chica de Río
2001 • as Mr. Bigelow
★ 5.7
Simon Simon
Simon Simon
1970 • as 2nd Workman - Driver
★ 6.7
Great Comedy Moments
Great Comedy Moments
2001 • as Coach Driver (archive footage)
Scully's New Year's Eve
Scully's New Year's Eve
1978 • as Jack
★ 9.0
The Break
The Break
1963 • as Harry
★ 6.9
Wombling Free
Wombling Free
1977 • as County Surveyor
★ 9.7
Down at the Hydro
Down at the Hydro
1983 • as Businesman
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
1978 • as Mr. Dixon
★ 4.6
The Primitives
The Primitives
1962 • as Arthur
★ 8.5
movie
Slater's Day
1974 • as Freddy Slater
Dancing Country
Dancing Country
1981 • as Jack