08/05/1942
John Bryans (died 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently on television. He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series of Blake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Creature from the Pit. Other television credits include: Justice, Bel Ami, Danger Man, The Baron, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, The Champions, Softly, Softly, The First Lady, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Guardians, The Troubleshooters, Colditz, Rock Follies, The Gentle Touch, Wilde Alliance and Only Fools and Horses. His film roles included the estate agent in the horror anthology The House That Dripped Blood (1970), and Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).
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Blake's 7: Duel (1986) as Senator Bercol |
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The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1982) as Dr. Ford-Waterlow |
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Broken Glass (1982) as George Harris |
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Praying Mantis (1982) as Dubreuil |
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Henry V (1979) as Duke of Bourbon |
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Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit (1979) as Torvin |
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Quiet as a Nun (1978) as Sir Charles |
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Nipper (1977) as Magistrate |
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Pidgeon – Hawk or Dove? (1974) as Colonel Broom |
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Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) as Wolsey |
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Bel Ami (1971) as Monsieur Walter |
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The House That Dripped Blood (1971) as Stoker (segment "Framework Story") |
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The Prime Minister's Daughter (1970) as Scott-Bower |
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Number Ten (1968) as Holden Britwell |
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Dead Silence (1966) as Sydney Oliver |
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A Passage to India (1965) as Mr Burton |
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The Girl Who Loved Robots (1965) as Lederman |
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The Verdict (1964) as Prendergast |
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Downfall (1964) as Artist |