John Roger Hammond was an English character actor who appeared in many films and television series.
He studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge where he initially read English and later appeared extensively in their drama programme, alongside actors such as Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. He went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in LOndon. In 1963, he joined the Arts Theatre Company.
Known For
Around the World in 80 Days
(2004)
Lord Rhodes
The King's Speech
(2010)
Dr. Blandine Bentham
Bedazzled
(2000)
Play Actor
David
(1997)
König Achisch
Keeping Mum
(2005)
Judge
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006)
Camford Dean
Orlando
(1992)
Mr. Swift
Possession
(2002)
Professor Spear
A Christmas Carol
(1999)
2nd Broker
Richard III
(1995)
Archbishop Thomas
Persuasion
(1995)
Mr. Musgrove
A Good Woman
(2004)
Cecil
Jesus
(1999)
Mordecai
The Madness of King George
(1994)
Baker
The League of Gentlemen
(1960)
Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Solomon
(1997)
Zadok
Full Filmography
Acting
The League of Gentlemen
(1960)
Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Chase
(1965)
Francis Bacon
A Touch of Love
(1969)
Mike
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
(1971)
Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
O Fat White Woman
(1971)
Mr. Bagley
The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger
(1972)
Adult Fun
(1972)
Mr Bryant
The Pied Piper
(1972)
Burger
Because of the Cats
(1973)
Maris
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
(1974)
War Office Major
Baby Love
(1974)
Doctor
Royal Flash
(1975)
Master
The Way of the World
(1975)
Sir Wilful
Queen Kong
(1976)
Woolf
Loyalties
(1976)
Inspector Dede
Who's Who
(1979)
Man in Window
Pasmore
(1980)
Fowler
The Good Soldier
(1981)
Grand Duke
Aubrey
(1982)
Opera House Manager
Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead
(1983)
Dr. Runciman
Amy
(1984)
Sir Sefton Brancker
Morons from Outer Space
(1985)
Soundman
The Insurance Man
(1986)
The Fat Doctor
Little Dorrit
(1987)
Mr. Meagles
Fellow Traveller
(1989)
Tudor Hamilton
Dear Rosie
(1990)
Old Flames
(1990)
Member
Edward II
(1991)
Bishop
Uncle Vanya
(1991)
Waffles
As You Like It
(1992)
Mr. Le Beau / Corin
A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
(1992)
Valence
Orlando
(1992)
Mr. Swift
The Madness of King George
(1994)
Baker
Good King Wenceslas
(1994)
Baron Oskar
Doomsday Gun
(1994)
Hugh Mackler
Persuasion
(1995)
Mr. Musgrove
Richard III
(1995)
Archbishop Thomas
David
(1997)
König Achisch
Sixth Happiness
(1997)
Father Ferre
Solomon
(1997)
Zadok
The Tichborne Claimant
(1998)
Cubitt
Monk Dawson
(1998)
Fr Julian
A Christmas Carol
(1999)
2nd Broker
Jesus
(1999)
Mordecai
The Clandestine Marriage
(1999)
Traverse
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
(1999)
Schwabe
Up at the Villa
(2000)
Colin Mackenzie
Bedazzled
(2000)
Play Actor
Victoria & Albert
(2001)
Duke of Coburg
Possession
(2002)
Professor Spear
The Other Boleyn Girl
(2003)
Lord Farmleigh
Around the World in 80 Days
(2004)
Lord Rhodes
A Good Woman
(2004)
Cecil
Nature Unleashed: Avalanche
(2004)
Mikhail Zorich
Keeping Mum
(2005)
Judge
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006)
Camford Dean
A Harlot's Progress
(2006)
Doctor Rock
An Englishman Abroad
(2009)
Shoe Shop Assistant
A Mind's Eye
(2009)
The King's Speech
(2010)
Dr. Blandine Bentham