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John Sharp

Born August 5, 1920 · Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK · Died November 26, 1992

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.

Known for

Barry Lyndon

93IMDb8.1

Barry Lyndon

Doolan

The Wicker Man

86IMDb7.5

The Wicker Man

Doctor Ewan

Top Secret!

72IMDb7.2

Top Secret!

Maitre D'

Watch Out, We're Mad

84IMDb7.3

Watch Out, We're Mad

Jefe

A Christmas Carol

92IMDb7.8

A Christmas Carol

Tipton

Jabberwocky

42IMDb6.1

Jabberwocky

Sergeant at the Gate

Night and the City

82IMDb7.8

Night and the City

Man (uncredited)

Bunny Lake Is Missing

73IMDb7.3

Bunny Lake Is Missing

Finger Print Man

The Prisoner

86IMDb8.4

The Prisoner

Number Two

The Avengers

83IMDb8.3

The Avengers

Prewitt, Jupp

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

61IMDb7.2

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Bischof Guido

Velvet Hands

49IMDb6.4

Velvet Hands

Benny

Misunderstood

78IMDb7.6

Misunderstood

Uncle William 'Will'

The Bride

31IMDb5.4

The Bride

Bailiff

The Dresser

83IMDb7.4

The Dresser

Mr. Bottomley

And Now the Screaming Starts!

37IMDb5.9

And Now the Screaming Starts!

Henry's Friend

The Bunker

60IMDb6.8

The Bunker

Dr. Morell

Lovejoy

67IMDb7.8

Lovejoy

Henry Miller

All Creatures Great and Small

85IMDb8.4

All Creatures Great and Small

Mr. Biggins

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

26IMDb4.9

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

Sir Thuud

Filmography

  1. 1989That Summer of White RosesGradonacelnikMovie
  2. 1987CrossbowSeries
  3. 1986LovejoyHenry MillerSeries
  4. 1985The BrideBailiffMovie
  5. 1984A Christmas CarolTiptonMovie
  6. 1984Top Secret!Maitre D'Movie
  7. 1983The AerodromeThe SquireMovie
  8. 1983The DresserMr. BottomleyMovie
  9. 1983Number 10CI VincentSeries
  10. 1983The Return of the SoldierPearsonMovie
  11. 1981The BunkerDr. MorellMovie
  12. 1980The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu ManchuSir ThuudMovie
  13. 1979Velvet HandsBennyMovie
  14. 1979Worzel GummidgeFairground manSeries
  15. 1978The Famous FiveThe GuvSeries
  16. 1978All Creatures Great and SmallMr. BigginsSeries
  17. 1978The Roads of ExileDavid HumeMovie
  18. 1977A Sharp Intake of BreathBellamySeries
  19. 1977JabberwockySergeant at the GateMovie
  20. 1977The Galton & Simpson PlayhouseIrate NeighbourSeries
  21. 1977Robin's NestButcherSeries
  22. 1976Packman's BarnArthur TrantorMovie
  23. 1975Barry LyndonDoolanMovie
  24. 1975Dawson's WeeklySeries
  25. 1975The SweeneyUncleSeries
  26. 1974Churchill's PeopleValeriusSeries
  27. 1974Watch Out, We're MadJefeMovie
  28. 1974Not on Your NellieWillie WinterbottomSeries
  29. 1973The Wicker ManDoctor EwanMovie
  30. 1973Shabby TigerPiggy WhiteSeries
  31. 1973And Now the Screaming Starts!Henry's FriendMovie
  32. 1973ThrillerJack WoodbridgeSeries
  33. 1972That's Your FuneralMayorMovie
  34. 1972The EdwardiansPearsonSeries
  35. 1972Thrills GaloreEricMovie
  36. 1972Brother Sun, Sister MoonBischof GuidoMovie
  37. 1971Six Dates with BarkerButlerSeries
  38. 1970Spring and Port WineBowler 4Movie
  39. 1970Emma's TimeCharlieMovie
  40. 1969In Loving MemorySeries
  41. 1969Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)SagranSeries
  42. 1968Please Sir!Police InspectorSeries
  43. 1968Her Majesty's PleasureSeries
  44. 1968Nearest and DearestHarry HardcastleSeries
  45. 1968Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely DaughterOakshotMovie
  46. 1968Red, White, and ZeroThe MacebearerMovie
  47. 1967The White BusMacebearerMovie
  48. 1967The Devil a Monk Would BeMr. GoulburnMovie
  49. 1967The PrisonerNumber TwoSeries
  50. 1967MisunderstoodUncle William 'Will'Movie
  51. 1966The Corridor PeopleKronkSeries
  52. 1966The Big Man Coughed and DiedPark keeperMovie
  53. 1966Take a Pair of Private EyesCrozierSeries
  54. 1966Mystery and ImaginationDr PetersSeries
  55. 1965The Siege of ManchesterAlexander GreenMovie
  56. 1965BBC Play of the MonthMr. EmersonSeries
  57. 1965Bunny Lake Is MissingFinger Print ManMovie
  58. 1965LondonersThe ProfessorSeries
  59. 1964Thursday TheatreMartin MeadowsSeries
  60. 1964The Wednesday PlayThe ProfessorSeries
  61. 1964Theatre 625Cary Farthingale, Alexander Green, Alferic, WanderSeries
  62. 1964A Jolly Bad FellowHodgesMovie
  63. 1963FestivalMr. BainesSeries
  64. 1963Sergeant CorkInspector SpicerSeries
  65. 1962Stork TalkMovie
  66. 1962The Old Curiosity ShopSingle GentlemanSeries
  67. 1962Dr. Finlay's CasebookSeries
  68. 1962The Golden RabbitPeeblesMovie
  69. 1962Z-CarsSeries
  70. 1961No Love for JohnnieRailway Station Master (uncredited)Movie
  71. 1961The AvengersPrewitt, JuppSeries
  72. 1960MaigretSeries
  73. 1960Sunday-Night PlayArthur Feltham, MerchantSeries
  74. 1960An Age of KingsSeries
  75. 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries
  76. 1959Left Right and CentreMr. ReevesMovie
  77. 1957When We Are MarriedAlderman Joseph HelliwellMovie
  78. 1954The House Across the LakeMr. HardcastleMovie
  79. 1952Angels One Five'Soss'Movie
  80. 1952The Magic BoxFilm Society Member (uncredited)Movie
  81. 1951A Case For P.C. 49Desk Sergeant (as John Sharpe)Movie
  82. 1951Laughter in ParadiseConstable Cafferty (uncredited)Movie
  83. 1950Night and the CityMan (uncredited)Movie
  84. 1950Your WitnessPolice Constable HawkinsMovie
  85. 1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt NoraFrank HaldaneMovie