John Bryans

John Bryans

Actor

August 5, 1942

Biography

John Bryans (died 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently on television. He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series of Blake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Creature from the Pit. Other television credits include: Justice, Bel Ami, Danger Man, The Baron, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, The Champions, Softly, Softly, The First Lady, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Guardians, The Troubleshooters, Colditz, Rock Follies, The Gentle Touch, Wilde Alliance and Only Fools and Horses. His film roles included the estate agent in the horror anthology The House That Dripped Blood (1970), and Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).

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Representative Works

Bel Ami
Bel Ami
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Blake's 7: Duel
Blake's 7: Duel
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Thank You, Comrades
Thank You, Comrades
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Downfall
Downfall
6.5
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Quiet as a Nun
Quiet as a Nun
8.0
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Henry V
Henry V
6.2
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Nipper
Nipper
9.0
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The Verdict
The Verdict
7.0
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Dead Silence
Dead Silence
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The House That Dripped Blood
1971Nominee

Best Performance

The House That Dripped Blood

Henry VIII and His Six Wives
1972Nominee

Best Performance

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

Blake's 7: Duel
1986Nominee

Best Performance

Blake's 7: Duel

Career Highlights

Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit
1979Highlight

Best Performance

Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit

Downfall
1964Highlight

Best Performance

Downfall

Video

DVD Trailer
Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit