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.
Movie Appearances
A Hard Day's Night
as Shake
1964
Chica de Río
as Mr. Bigelow
2001
The Plank
as One Eyed Truck Driver
1967
Down at the Hydro
as Businesman
1983
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
as Mr. Dixon
1978
Journey to the Unknown
as Robert
1969
Simon Simon
as 2nd Workman - Driver
1970
The Football Factory
as Albert Moss
2004
When Steptoe Met Son
as Self
2002
The Sandwich Man
as Chauffeur
1966
The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
as Self
1981
Doctor in Love
as Policeman (uncredited)
1960
The Wrong Box
as 1st Engine Driver
1966
Heavens Above!
as Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
1963
Scully's New Year's Eve
as Jack
1978
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
as George Heath
1990
The Pumpkin Eater
as Undertaker
1964
Hot Enough for June
as Clerk in Opening Scene
1964
That Summer!
as Mr Swales
1979
Brass Target
as Carberry
1978
