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Born:
1942-08-05

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Credits:
58 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).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1986 Blake's 7: Duel MOVIE Senator Bercol
1983 Dalgliesh TV Chief Superintendent Mercer
1983 Dalgliesh TV Chief Inspector 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
1979 Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit MOVIE Torvin
1978 Quiet as a Nun MOVIE Sir Charles

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