Portrait of John Sessions

John Sessions

Bio: Actor, comedian and impressionist who was better known for his improvisation comedy.
Born: Sun, Jan 11 1953
Birthplace: Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Mon, Nov 02 2020
John Sessions is 67 years old
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Poster of Belfast
Belfast
John Sessions would have been no older than 67 in Belfast as 'Joseph Tomelty as Marley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2021
Poster of Intrigo: Dear Agnes
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
John Sessions was 66 in Intrigo: Dear Agnes as 'Pumpermann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream
Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream
John Sessions was 66 in Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Balls
Balls
John Sessions was 65 in Balls as 'Brownlow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of The Town That Floored the World
The Town That Floored the World
John Sessions was 65 in The Town That Floored the World as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2018
Poster of Finding Your Feet
Finding Your Feet
John Sessions was 64 in Finding Your Feet as 'Mike Abbott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 2017
Poster of Loving Vincent
Loving Vincent
John Sessions was 64 in Loving Vincent as 'Pere Tanguy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 2017
Poster of Denial
Denial
John Sessions was 63 in Denial as 'Prof. Richard Evans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Whisky Galore
Whisky Galore
John Sessions was 63 in Whisky Galore as 'Doctor McLaren'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of Florence Foster Jenkins
Florence Foster Jenkins
John Sessions was 63 in Florence Foster Jenkins as 'Dr. Hermann'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2016
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
John Sessions was 63 in Red Top as 'The Accountant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of The Rack Pack
The Rack Pack
John Sessions was 63 in The Rack Pack as 'Ted Lowe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 2016
Poster of We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
John Sessions was 62 in We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as 'Arthur Lowe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 2015
Poster of Legend
Legend
John Sessions was 62 in Legend as 'Lord Boothby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2015
Poster of Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
John Sessions was 62 in Sean Connery: In His Own Words as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2015
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
John Sessions was 62 in Mr. Holmes as 'Mycroft Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Hiroshima: The Aftermath
Hiroshima: The Aftermath
John Sessions was 62 in Hiroshima: The Aftermath as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 2015
Poster of The Silent Storm
The Silent Storm
John Sessions was 61 in The Silent Storm as 'Mr. Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2014
Poster of Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
John Sessions was 61 in Pudsey the Dog: The Movie as 'Thorne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Filth
Filth
John Sessions was 60 in Filth as 'Toal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of 30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip
John Sessions was 59 in 30 Years of Comic Strip
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2012
Poster of The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady
John Sessions was 58 in The Iron Lady as 'Edward Heath'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2011
Poster of The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Hunt for Tony Blair
John Sessions was 58 in The Hunt for Tony Blair as 'Tebbit, Norman Tebbit'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of The Real American: Joe McCarthy
The Real American: Joe McCarthy
John Sessions was 58 in The Real American: Joe McCarthy as 'Joe McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Spies and Lies
Spies and Lies
John Sessions was 57 in Spies and Lies as 'Folkes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 2010
Poster of Made in Dagenham
Made in Dagenham
John Sessions was 57 in Made in Dagenham as 'Harold Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of The Making of Plus One
The Making of Plus One
John Sessions was 56 in The Making of Plus One as 'Derek - the line producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Nativity!
Nativity!
John Sessions was 56 in Nativity! as 'Mr. Lore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The Last Station
The Last Station
John Sessions was 56 in The Last Station as 'Dushan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 2009
Poster of Breaking the Mould
Breaking the Mould
John Sessions was 56 in Breaking the Mould as 'Edward Mellanby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2009
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
John Sessions was 56 in Margaret as 'Ian Gow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 2009
Poster of Inconceivable
Inconceivable
John Sessions was 55 in Inconceivable as 'Finbar 'Finn' Darrow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2008
Poster of Reichenbach Falls
Reichenbach Falls
John Sessions was 54 in Reichenbach Falls as 'Professor Bell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
John Sessions was 53 in The Good Shepherd as 'Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Low Winter Sun
Low Winter Sun
John Sessions was 53 in Low Winter Sun as 'Prof Barry Lennox'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2006
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
John Sessions was 53 in Scoop as 'Strombel's Co-Worker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of The English Harem
The English Harem
John Sessions was 52 in The English Harem as 'Ridley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of Rag Tale
Rag Tale
John Sessions was 52 in Rag Tale as 'Felix Miles Sty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Hawking
Hawking
John Sessions was 51 in Hawking as 'Dennis Sciama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
John Sessions was 51 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Salerio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Five Children and It
Five Children and It
John Sessions was 51 in Five Children and It as 'Peasemarsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Lighthouse Hill
Lighthouse Hill
John Sessions was 51 in Lighthouse Hill as 'Mr. Reynard'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2004
Poster of The Legend of the Tamworth Two
The Legend of the Tamworth Two
John Sessions was 51 in The Legend of the Tamworth Two as 'Rival Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 2004
Poster of Stella Street
Stella Street
John Sessions was 51 in Stella Street
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 2004
Poster of The Key
The Key
John Sessions was 50 in The Key
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
John Sessions was 49 in Gangs of New York as 'Harry Watkins / Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
John Sessions was 49 in George Eliot: A Scandalous Life as 'George Henry Lewes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of One of the Hollywood Ten
One of the Hollywood Ten
John Sessions was 49 in One of the Hollywood Ten as 'Paul Jarrico'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
John Sessions was 49 in Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time as 'General Tannis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2002
Poster of High Heels and Low Lifes
High Heels and Low Lifes
John Sessions was 48 in High Heels and Low Lifes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 2001
Poster of David Macaulay: Mill Times
David Macaulay: Mill Times
John Sessions was 48 in David Macaulay: Mill Times as 'Shadrack Moore (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 2001
Poster of A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'
A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'
John Sessions was 46 in A Profile of 'Brief Encounter' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Around The World In 80 Days
Around The World In 80 Days
John Sessions was 46 in Around The World In 80 Days as 'Jean Passepartout (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
John Sessions was 46 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Philostrate'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1999
Poster of Faeries
Faeries
John Sessions was 46 in Faeries as 'Chudley (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1999
Poster of The Scarlet Tunic
The Scarlet Tunic
John Sessions was 45 in The Scarlet Tunic as 'Humphrey Gould'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
John Sessions was 45 in Cousin Bette as 'Musical Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Faith
Faith
John Sessions was 45 in Faith as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1998
Poster of Queen's Park Story
Queen's Park Story
John Sessions was 44 in Queen's Park Story
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of My Night with Reg
My Night with Reg
John Sessions was 44 in My Night with Reg as 'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of The Treasure Seekers
The Treasure Seekers
John Sessions was 43 in The Treasure Seekers as 'Redman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio
John Sessions was 43 in The Adventures of Pinocchio as 'Schoolmaster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1996
Poster of In the Bleak Midwinter
In the Bleak Midwinter
John Sessions was 42 in In the Bleak Midwinter as 'Terry Du Bois'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Princess Caraboo
Princess Caraboo
John Sessions was 41 in Princess Caraboo as 'Prince Regent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of Citizen Locke
Citizen Locke
John Sessions was 41 in Citizen Locke as 'John Locke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1994
Poster of David Macaulay: Roman City
David Macaulay: Roman City
John Sessions was 41 in David Macaulay: Roman City as 'Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1994
Poster of Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
John Sessions was 40 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'James Boswell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1993
Poster of Freddie as F.R.O.7.
Freddie as F.R.O.7.
John Sessions was 39 in Freddie as F.R.O.7. as 'Scotty / Additional voices (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Sellers' Best
Sellers' Best
John Sessions was 39 in Sellers' Best as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Pope Must Diet
The Pope Must Diet
John Sessions was 38 in The Pope Must Diet as 'Dino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
John Sessions was 37 in Sweet Revenge as 'John'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1990
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
John Sessions was 36 in Henry V as 'Macmorris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People
Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People
John Sessions was 33 in Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People as 'Antonio Gramsci'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Sky Bandits
Sky Bandits
John Sessions was 33 in Sky Bandits as 'Flight'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
John Sessions was 33 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Mr. Sweetzer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Castaway
Castaway
John Sessions was 33 in Castaway as 'Man in Pub'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of The Bounty
The Bounty
John Sessions was 31 in The Bounty as 'John Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Great
The Great
John Sessions was 67+ in The Great as 'Bishop Tarcinkus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 15 2020
Poster of The Loch
The Loch
John Sessions was 64+ in The Loch as 'DCI Frank Smilie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 2017
Poster of Victoria
Victoria
John Sessions was 63+ in Victoria as 'Lord John Russell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
John Sessions was 62+ in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell as 'John Murray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 2015
Poster of Outlander
Outlander
John Sessions was 61+ in Outlander as 'Arthur Duncan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
John Sessions was 60+ in Father Brown as 'Reverend Adam Gillespie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Blandings
Blandings
John Sessions was 60+ in Blandings as 'Lord Didcot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2013
Poster of Moone Boy
Moone Boy
John Sessions was 59+ in Moone Boy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Dead Boss
Dead Boss
John Sessions was 59+ in Dead Boss as 'Sir Humphreys'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 14 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
John Sessions was 58+ in Death in Paradise as 'Hugh Davenport'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
John Sessions was 58+ in Friday Night Dinner
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 2011
Poster of Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
John Sessions was 57+ in Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Sherlock
Sherlock
John Sessions was 57+ in Sherlock as 'Kenny Prince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2010
Poster of Only Connect
Only Connect
John Sessions was 55+ in Only Connect as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
John Sessions was 54+ in Oliver Twist as ', Mr. Sowerberry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Ronni Ancona & Co
Ronni Ancona & Co
John Sessions was 54+ in Ronni Ancona & Co
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
John Sessions was 54+ in Skins as 'Geoff Fitzgerald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
John Sessions was 53+ in Hotel Babylon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Sessions was 52+ in Doctor Who as 'Gus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
John Sessions was 50+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
John Sessions was 50+ in Celebrity Mastermind as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of QI
QI
John Sessions was 50+ in QI as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
John Sessions was 49+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries as 'John Corntel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
John Sessions was 48+ in Judge John Deed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
John Sessions was 48+ in Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes as 'Prof. Rutherford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
John Sessions was 47+ in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 18 2000
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
John Sessions was 47+ in Gormenghast
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
John Sessions was 45+ in In the Red as 'Hercules Fortescue'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Stella Street
Stella Street
John Sessions was 44+ in Stella Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 22 1997
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
John Sessions was 44+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling as 'Henry Fielding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Sessions was 44+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Barrett Filby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Nice Day at the Office
Nice Day at the Office
John Sessions was 41+ in Nice Day at the Office
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1994
Poster of John Sessions' Likely Stories
John Sessions' Likely Stories
John Sessions was 41+ in John Sessions' Likely Stories
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Performance
Performance
John Sessions was 38+ in Performance as 'Daniel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of John Sessions' Tall Tales
John Sessions' Tall Tales
John Sessions was 38+ in John Sessions' Tall Tales
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 19 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
John Sessions was 37+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Rab C. Nesbitt
Rab C. Nesbitt
John Sessions was 37+ in Rab C. Nesbitt as 'Chief Inspector Haggerty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1990
Poster of Plunder
Plunder
John Sessions was 37+ in Plunder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 05 1990
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
John Sessions was 36+ in One Foot In the Grave
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of John Sessions On The Spot
John Sessions On The Spot
John Sessions was 36+ in John Sessions On The Spot
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
John Sessions was 35+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
John Sessions was 34+ in The New Statesman as 'Lord Penistone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Porterhouse Blue
Porterhouse Blue
John Sessions was 34+ in Porterhouse Blue as 'Zipser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Boon
Boon
John Sessions was 33+ in Boon as 'Barney Spitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Girls On Top
Girls On Top
John Sessions was 32+ in Girls On Top as 'Rodney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 1985
Poster of Happy Families
Happy Families
John Sessions was 32+ in Happy Families as 'Dean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985
Poster of Tender Is the Night
Tender Is the Night
John Sessions was 32+ in Tender Is the Night as 'Young Scot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of Spitting Image
Spitting Image
John Sessions was 31+ in Spitting Image
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 26 1984
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Sessions was 29+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Question Time
Question Time
John Sessions was 26+ in Question Time as 'Self - Panellist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979