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Born:
1942-08-05
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Credits:
64 Total Roles
John Bryans
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Biography
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).
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).
Known For
Doctor Who
Torvin
The House That Dripped Blood
Stoker (segment "Framework Story")
The Saint
Mister Anthony
Blake's 7
Senator Bercol
Blake's 7
Shrinker
The Champions
Crolic
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Wolsey
Colditz
German Guard
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Duel MOVIE | Senator Bercol |
| 1984 | Me & My Girl TV | Bank Manager |
| 1983 | Dalgliesh TV | Chief Superintendent Mercer |
| 1983 | Dalgliesh TV | Chief Inspector Mercer |
| 1983 | Death of an Expert Witness TV | Chief Superintendent Mercer |
| 1982 | The Barretts of Wimpole Street MOVIE | Dr. Ford-Waterlow |
| 1982 | Broken Glass MOVIE | George Harris |
| 1982 | Praying Mantis MOVIE | Dubreuil |
| 1980 | Cribb TV | Dr Partridge |
| 1979 | Henry V MOVIE | Duke of Bourbon |