John Junkin

Biography

John Francis Junkin was a renowned English actor and scriptwriter, specializing in comedy. He joined Joan Littlewood's Stratford East Theatre Workshop in 1960, where he played the lead in the original production of Sparrers Can't Sing, and later worked with Tony Hancock at the Royal Court Theatre company. His notable film roles include Albert Moss in "The Football Factory" (2004) and Mr. William Whitemonk in "Confessions from a Holiday Camp" (1977).