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TV
Acting
John Hamblin
- Born
- Died
- (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Ash, Surrey, England, UK
- Credits
- 10 titles
Biography
John Reginald Hamblin (18 March 1935 - 21 September 2022) was a British-born Australian children's television presenter and actor of stage and screen who appeared in theatre productions, soap operas and made-for-TV films. He was known affectionately as "Funny John" or "Naughty John".
Hamblin began his time on the iconic children's show, Play School, in 1970s and soon became a fan favourite. He would go on to star in more than 350 episodes of the program, across a 30-year period.
After his retirement from the show in 1999, Hamblin returned for a special guest appearance as part of Play School's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 10
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | All Saints TV | Alan Knight (2 ep) |
| 1987 | Rafferty's Rules TV | Tom Herman (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Run Chrissie Run! Film | Cathy’s Father |
| 1985 | On the Loose Film | Noel Poulson |
| 1984 | Crime of the Decade Film | Ian Henderson |
| 1983 | Who Killed Baby Azaria? Film | Michael Chamberlain |
| 1983 | Pavane Film | Real Estate Agent |
| 1978 | A Good Thing Going Film | Mr. Carter |
| 1974 | Class of... TV | Donald Blair (290 ep) |
| 1967 | The Prisoner TV | Woodland Man (1 ep) |