Portrait of John Sharp

John Sharp

Bio: John Sharp was a Bradford born British actor of a heavyset physicality, often cast in curmudgeonly roles. In a career stretching from 1949 to 1991, he made more than 100 appearances in television and film
Born: Thu, Aug 05 1920
Birthplace: Bradford, England

Death: Thu, Nov 26 1992
John Sharp is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lotus: A New Dawn
Lotus: A New Dawn
John Sharp would have been no older than 72 in Lotus: A New Dawn as 'Self - Lotus Senior Engineer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of The Bride
The Bride
John Sharp was 65 in The Bride as 'Bailiff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
John Sharp was 64 in A Christmas Carol as 'Tipton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1984
Poster of Top Secret!
Top Secret!
John Sharp was 63 in Top Secret! as 'Maitre D''.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of The Aerodrome
The Aerodrome
John Sharp was 63 in The Aerodrome as 'The Squire'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of The Dresser
The Dresser
John Sharp was 63 in The Dresser as 'Mr. Bottomley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1983
Poster of The Return of the Soldier
The Return of the Soldier
John Sharp was 62 in The Return of the Soldier as 'Pearson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1983
Poster of The Bunker
The Bunker
John Sharp was 60 in The Bunker as 'Dr. Morell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
John Sharp was 60 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Sir Thuud'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Red, White, and Zero
Red, White, and Zero
John Sharp was 59 in Red, White, and Zero as 'The Macebearer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Velvet Hands
Velvet Hands
John Sharp was 59 in Velvet Hands as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1979
Poster of The Roads of Exile
The Roads of Exile
John Sharp was 57 in The Roads of Exile as 'David Hume'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
John Sharp was 56 in Jabberwocky as 'Sergeant at the Gate'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1977
Poster of Packman's Barn
Packman's Barn
John Sharp was 55 in Packman's Barn as 'Arthur Trantor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Barry Lyndon
Barry Lyndon
John Sharp was 55 in Barry Lyndon as 'Doolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1975
Poster of Watch Out, We're Mad
Watch Out, We're Mad
John Sharp was 53 in Watch Out, We're Mad as 'Jefe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1974
Poster of The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man
John Sharp was 53 in The Wicker Man as 'Doctor Ewan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1973
Poster of And Now the Screaming Starts!
And Now the Screaming Starts!
John Sharp was 52 in And Now the Screaming Starts! as 'Henry's Friend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1973
Poster of That's Your Funeral
That's Your Funeral
John Sharp was 52 in That's Your Funeral as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
John Sharp was 51 in Brother Sun, Sister Moon as 'Bischof Guido'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of Spring and Port Wine
Spring and Port Wine
John Sharp was 50 in Spring and Port Wine as 'Bowler 4'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1970
Poster of Emma's Time
Emma's Time
John Sharp was 49 in Emma's Time as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1970
Poster of Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
John Sharp was 47 in Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter as 'Oakshot'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1968
Poster of The White Bus
The White Bus
John Sharp was 47 in The White Bus as 'Macebearer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1967
Poster of Misunderstood
Misunderstood
John Sharp was 46 in Misunderstood as 'Uncle William 'Will''.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1967
Poster of The Big Man Coughed and Died
The Big Man Coughed and Died
John Sharp was 45 in The Big Man Coughed and Died as 'Park keeper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1966
Poster of The Siege of Manchester
The Siege of Manchester
John Sharp was 45 in The Siege of Manchester as 'Alexander Green'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1965
Poster of A Jolly Bad Fellow
A Jolly Bad Fellow
John Sharp was 43 in A Jolly Bad Fellow as 'Hodges'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1964
Poster of Stork Talk
Stork Talk
John Sharp was 42 in Stork Talk
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1962
Poster of The Golden Rabbit
The Golden Rabbit
John Sharp was 41 in The Golden Rabbit as 'Peebles'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1962
Poster of Left Right and Centre
Left Right and Centre
John Sharp was 38 in Left Right and Centre as 'Mr. Reeves'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1959
Poster of When We Are Married
When We Are Married
John Sharp was 37 in When We Are Married as 'Alderman Joseph Helliwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of The House Across the Lake
The House Across the Lake
John Sharp was 33 in The House Across the Lake as 'Mr. Hardcastle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1954
Poster of Angels One Five
Angels One Five
John Sharp was 31 in Angels One Five as ''Soss''.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 19 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
John Sharp was 31 in The Magic Box as 'Film Society Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of A Case For P.C. 49
A Case For P.C. 49
John Sharp was 30 in A Case For P.C. 49 as 'Desk Sergeant (as John Sharpe)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise
John Sharp was 30 in Laughter in Paradise as 'Constable Cafferty (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Night and the City
Night and the City
John Sharp was 29 in Night and the City as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1950
Poster of Your Witness
Your Witness
John Sharp was 29 in Your Witness as 'Police Constable Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1950
Poster of Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
John Sharp was 29 in Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora as 'Frank Haldane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1949

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 Lovejoy
Lovejoy
John Sharp was 65+ in Lovejoy as 'Henry Miller'.
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Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
John Sharp was 58+ in Worzel Gummidge as 'Fairground man'.
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Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
John Sharp was 57+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Biggins, Mr. Biggins, Mr Biggins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Dawson's Weekly
Dawson's Weekly
John Sharp was 54+ in Dawson's Weekly
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Thu, Jun 12 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
John Sharp was 54+ in The Sweeney as 'Uncle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of The Edwardians
The Edwardians
John Sharp was 52+ in The Edwardians
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker
John Sharp was 50+ in Six Dates with Barker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory
John Sharp was 49+ in In Loving Memory
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 04 1969
Poster of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
John Sharp was 49+ in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) as 'Sagran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of Please Sir!
Please Sir!
John Sharp was 48+ in Please Sir! as 'Police Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 08 1968
Poster of Her Majesty's Pleasure
Her Majesty's Pleasure
John Sharp was 48+ in Her Majesty's Pleasure
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
John Sharp was 47+ in The Prisoner as 'Number Two'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of The Corridor People
The Corridor People
John Sharp was 46+ in The Corridor People as 'Kronk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 26 1966
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
John Sharp was 45+ in Mystery and Imagination
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop
John Sharp was 42+ in The Old Curiosity Shop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 25 1962
Poster of Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
John Sharp was 42+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
John Sharp was 41+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Sharp was 40+ in The Avengers as 'Prewitt, Jupp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
John Sharp was 40+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of Sunday-Night Play
Sunday-Night Play
John Sharp was 40+ in Sunday-Night Play as 'Arthur Feltham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of An Age of Kings
An Age of Kings
John Sharp was 39+ in An Age of Kings
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 28 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
John Sharp was 39+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959