Actor
John Bryans
84 years · 14 films
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).
Best known for
Filmography 14

Blake's 7: Duel
1986 · Senator Bercol

Praying Mantis
1985 · Dubreuil

The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1982 · Dr. Ford-Waterlow

Broken Glass
1982 · George Harris


Henry V
1979 · Duke of Bourbon
On Kanopy

Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit
1979 · Torvin

Quiet as a Nun
1978 · Sir Charles

Nipper
1977 · Magistrate

Pidgeon – Hawk or Dove?
1974 · Colonel Broom


Henry VIII and His Six Wives
1972 · Wolsey
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The House That Dripped Blood
1971 · Stoker (segment "Framework Story")
On Plex

A Passage to India
1965 · Mr Burton

The Verdict
1964 · Prendergast

Downfall
1964 · Artist