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John Junkin

29 Jan, 1930 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.

Also Known As:

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The Bill
66% (1984)
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Countdown
56% (1982)
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The Goodies
75% (1970)
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Sins
5% (2000)
Odd One Out
0% (1982)
Cooperama
0% (1966)
It's Marty
0% (1968)
On The House
55% (1970)
Thingumybob
0% (1968)
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Hello Cheeky
50% (1976)
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The Human Jungle
82% (1963)
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The Goodies
75% (1970)
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Sykes
64% (1972)
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Out
70% (1978)