Quick Facts
Born:
1935-03-18
Birthplace:
Ash, Surrey, England, UK
Credits:
10 Total Roles
John Hamblin
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Biography
John Reginald Hamblin (18 March 1935 - 21 September 2022) was a British-born Australian children's television presenter and actor of stage and screen who appeared in theatre productions, soap operas and made-for-TV films. He was known affectionately as "Funny John" or "Naughty John".
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Known For
The Prisoner
Woodland Man
All Saints
Alan Knight
Run Chrissie Run!
Cathy’s Father
Rafferty's Rules
Tom Herman
On the Loose
Noel Poulson
Crime of the Decade
Ian Henderson
Who Killed Baby Azaria?
Michael Chamberlain
Pavane
Real Estate Agent
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | All Saints TV | Alan Knight |
| 1987 | Rafferty's Rules TV | Tom Herman |
| 1986 | Run Chrissie Run! MOVIE | Cathy’s Father |
| 1985 | On the Loose MOVIE | Noel Poulson |
| 1984 | Crime of the Decade MOVIE | Ian Henderson |
| 1983 | Who Killed Baby Azaria? MOVIE | Michael Chamberlain |
| 1983 | Pavane MOVIE | Real Estate Agent |
| 1978 | A Good Thing Going MOVIE | Mr. Carter |
| 1974 | Class of... TV | Donald Blair |
| 1967 | The Prisoner TV | Woodland Man |