Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1920-08-05
- Day of Death1992-11-26 (72 years)
- Place of BirthBradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also Known As-
John Sharp
Biography
John Sharp was a Bradford born British actor of a heavyset physicality, often cast in curmudgeonly roles. In a career stretching from 1949 to 1991, he made more than 100 appearances in television and film.
Acting Career
- 1986
Lovejoy
As: Henry Miller
- 1985
The Bride
As: Bailiff
- 1984
A Christmas Carol
As: Tipton
- 1984
Top Secret!
As: Maitre D'
- 1983
The Aerodrome
As: The Squire
- 1983
The Dresser
As: Mr. Bottomley
- 1983
The Return of the Soldier
As: Pearson
- 1981
The Bunker
As: Dr. Morell
1980The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
As: Sir Thuud
1979Red, White, and Zero
As: The Macebearer
1979Velvet Hands
As: Benny
1979Worzel Gummidge
As: Fairground man
1978All Creatures Great and Small
As: Biggins
- 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
As: Mr. Biggins
- 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
As: Mr Biggins
1978The Roads of Exile
As: David Hume
1977Jabberwocky
As: Sergeant at the Gate
1976Packman's Barn
As: Arthur Trantor
- 1975
Barry Lyndon
As: Doolan
1975The Sweeney
As: Uncle
- 1974
Watch Out, We're Mad
As: Jefe
- 1973
The Wicker Man
As: Doctor Ewan
1973And Now the Screaming Starts!
As: Henry's Friend
1972That's Your Funeral
As: Mayor
1972Brother Sun, Sister Moon
As: Bischof Guido
1970Spring and Port Wine
As: Bowler 4
1970Emma's Time
As: Charlie
1969Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
As: Sagran
1968Please Sir!
As: Police Inspector
1968Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
As: Oakshot
1967The White Bus
As: Macebearer
1967The Prisoner
As: Number Two
1967Misunderstood
As: Uncle William 'Will'
1966The Corridor People
As: Kronk
1966The Big Man Coughed and Died
As: Park keeper
1965The Siege of Manchester
As: Alexander Green
1965BBC Play of the Month
As: Mr. Emerson
1964A Jolly Bad Fellow
As: Hodges
1961The Avengers
As: Prewitt
- 1961
The Avengers
As: Jupp
1959Left Right and Centre
As: Mr. Reeves
1954The House Across the Lake
As: Mr. Hardcastle
1952Angels One Five
As: 'Soss'
1952The Magic Box
As: Film Society Member (uncredited)
1951A Case For P.C. 49
As: Desk Sergeant (as John Sharpe)
1951Laughter in Paradise
As: Constable Cafferty (uncredited)
1950Night and the City
As: Man (uncredited)
1950Your Witness
As: Police Constable Hawkins
1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
As: Frank Haldane