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John Junkin

Jan 29, 1930 - Mar 07, 2006 (76 years old) in 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

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Coronation Street
Bill Fielding
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The Avengers
Sergeant
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Play for Today
Jack
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The Professionals
Hollis
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Mr. Bean
Maître D'
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The Sweeney
Taxi Yard Proprietor
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Inspector Morse
Chief Inspector Holroyd
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Playhouse
Jack
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The Goodies
Police Sergeant
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The Bill

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