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
David
(1997)
König Achisch
Bedazzled
(2000)
Play Actor
The King's Speech
(2010)
Dr. Blandine Bentham
Persuasion
(1995)
Mr. Musgrove
Around the World in 80 Days
(2004)
Lord Rhodes
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006)
Camford Dean
Richard III
(1995)
Archbishop Thomas
Jesus
(1999)
Mordecai
Orlando
(1992)
Mr. Swift
Queen Kong
(1976)
Woolf
Possession
(2002)
Professor Spear
Keeping Mum
(2005)
Judge
A Good Woman
(2004)
Cecil
A Christmas Carol
(1999)
2nd Broker
The Madness of King George
(1994)
Baker
The Other Boleyn Girl
(2003)
Lord Farmleigh
Full Filmography
Acting
The League of Gentlemen
(1960)
Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Chase
(1965)
Francis Bacon
A Touch of Love
(1969)
Mike
O Fat White Woman
(1971)
Mr. Bagley
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
(1971)
Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
The Pied Piper
(1972)
Burger
Adult Fun
(1972)
Mr Bryant
The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger
(1972)
Because of the Cats
(1973)
Maris
Baby Love
(1974)
Doctor
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
(1974)
War Office Major
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
An Englishman Abroad
(1983)
Shoe Shop Assistant
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
The Fool
(1990)
Augustus Roddick
Dear Rosie
(1990)
Old Flames
(1990)
Member
Edward II
(1991)
Bishop
Uncle Vanya
(1991)
Waffles
A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
(1992)
Valence
As You Like It
(1992)
Mr. Le Beau / Corin
Orlando
(1992)
Mr. Swift
The Madness of King George
(1994)
Baker
Doomsday Gun
(1994)
Hugh Mackler
Good King Wenceslas
(1994)
Baron Oskar
Richard III
(1995)
Archbishop Thomas
Persuasion
(1995)
Mr. Musgrove
Sixth Happiness
(1997)
Father Ferre
David
(1997)
König Achisch
Solomon
(1997)
Zadok
The Tichborne Claimant
(1998)
Cubitt
Monk Dawson
(1998)
Fr Julian
A Christmas Carol
(1999)
2nd Broker
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
(1999)
Schwabe
The Clandestine Marriage
(1999)
Traverse
Jesus
(1999)
Mordecai
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
A Good Woman
(2004)
Cecil
Around the World in 80 Days
(2004)
Lord Rhodes
Nature Unleashed: Avalanche
(2004)
Mikhail Zorich
Keeping Mum
(2005)
Judge
A Harlot's Progress
(2006)
Doctor Rock
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006)
Camford Dean
A Mind's Eye
(2009)
The King's Speech
(2010)
Dr. Blandine Bentham