Biography
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.
Acted in 77
1980s
- 1989
That Summer of White Roses
Gradonacelnik
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
The Aerodrome
The Squire
The Dresser
Mr. Bottomley
Number 10
CI Vincent · 1 episode
- 1981
- 1980
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Sir Thuud
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Roads of Exile
David Hume
- 1977
A Sharp Intake of Breath
Bellamy · 1 episode
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
Irate Neighbour · 1 episode
- 1976
Packman's Barn
Arthur Trantor
- 1975
Dawson's Weekly
TV
- 1974
Not on Your Nellie
Willie Winterbottom · 1 episode
- 1973
Shabby Tiger
Piggy White · 5 episodes
- 1972
That's Your Funeral
Mayor
Thrills Galore
Eric
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Bischof Guido
- 1971
Six Dates with Barker
Butler · 1 episode
- 1970
Spring and Port Wine
Bowler 4
Emma's Time
Charlie
1960s
- 1969
In Loving Memory
TV
- 1968
Nearest and Dearest
Harry Hardcastle · 1 episode
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Oakshot
Red, White, and Zero
The Macebearer
- 1967
The White Bus
Macebearer
The Devil a Monk Would Be
Mr. Goulburn
- 1966
The Corridor People
Kronk · 4 episodes
The Big Man Coughed and Died
Park keeper
Take a Pair of Private Eyes
Crozier · 6 episodes
- 1965
The Siege of Manchester
Alexander Green
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Finger Print Man
Londoners
The Professor · 1 episode
- 1964
A Jolly Bad Fellow
Hodges
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
No Love for Johnnie
Railway Station Master (uncredited)
- 1960
1950s
- 1959
Left Right and Centre
Mr. Reeves
- 1954
The House Across the Lake
Mr. Hardcastle
- 1952
Angels One Five
'Soss'
The Magic Box
Film Society Member (uncredited)
- 1951
A Case For P.C. 49
Desk Sergeant (as John Sharpe)
Laughter in Paradise
Constable Cafferty (uncredited)
- 1950
Your Witness
Police Constable Hawkins
1940s
- 1949
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Frank Haldane