John Sharp

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John Sharp

Acting August 5, 1920

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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 appearanc…

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Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon

8.0 1975 Movie
The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

7.3 1973 Movie
Top Secret!

Top Secret!

7.1 1984 Movie
Watch Out, We're Mad

Watch Out, We're Mad

7.5 1974 Movie
The Avengers

The Avengers

7.8 1961 TV Show
A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

7.5 1984 Movie
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

5.2 1965 TV Show
Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

6.0 1977 Movie
All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

7.8 1978 TV Show
Night and the City

Night and the City

7.5 1950 Movie
The Prisoner

The Prisoner

7.7 1967 TV Show
Z-Cars

Z-Cars

7.3 1962 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1989
    That Summer of White Roses

    Movie Gradonacelnik

  2. 1987
    Crossbow

    TV show

  3. 1986
    Lovejoy

    TV show Henry Miller

  4. 1985
    The Bride

    Movie Bailiff

  5. 1984
    A Christmas Carol

    Movie Tipton

  6. 1984
    Top Secret!

    Movie Maitre D'

  7. 1983
    The Aerodrome

    Movie The Squire

  8. 1983
    The Dresser

    Movie Mr. Bottomley

  9. 1983
    Number 10

    TV show CI Vincent

  10. 1983
    The Return of the Soldier

    Movie Pearson

  11. 1981
    The Bunker

    Movie Dr. Morell

  12. 1980
    The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

    Movie Sir Thuud

  13. 1979
    Velvet Hands

    Movie Benny

  14. 1979
    Worzel Gummidge

    TV show Fairground man

  15. 1978
    The Famous Five

    TV show The Guv

  16. 1978
    All Creatures Great and Small

    TV show Mr. Biggins

More credits
  1. 1978
    The Roads of Exile

    Movie David Hume

  2. 1977
    A Sharp Intake of Breath

    TV show Bellamy

  3. 1977
    Jabberwocky

    Movie Sergeant at the Gate

  4. 1977
    The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

    TV show Irate Neighbour

  5. 1977
    Robin's Nest

    TV show Butcher

  6. 1976
    Packman's Barn

    Movie Arthur Trantor

  7. 1975
    Barry Lyndon

    Movie Doolan

  8. 1975
    Dawson's Weekly

    TV show

  9. 1975
    The Sweeney

    TV show Uncle

  10. 1974
    Churchill's People

    TV show Valerius

  11. 1974
    Watch Out, We're Mad

    Movie Jefe

  12. 1974
    Not on Your Nellie

    TV show Willie Winterbottom

  13. 1973
    The Wicker Man

    Movie Doctor Ewan

  14. 1973
    Shabby Tiger

    TV show Piggy White

  15. 1973
    And Now the Screaming Starts!

    Movie Henry's Friend

  16. 1973
    Thriller

    TV show Jack Woodbridge

  17. 1972
    That's Your Funeral

    Movie Mayor

  18. 1972
    The Edwardians

    TV show Pearson

  19. 1972
    Thrills Galore

    Movie Eric

  20. 1972
    Brother Sun, Sister Moon

    Movie Bischof Guido

  21. 1971
    Six Dates with Barker

    TV show Butler

  22. 1970
    Spring and Port Wine

    Movie Bowler 4

  23. 1970
    Emma's Time

    Movie Charlie

  24. 1969
    In Loving Memory

    TV show