Portrait of John Sessions

John Sessions

Bio: Actor, comedian and impressionist who was better known for his improvisation comedy.
Born: Sun, Jan 11 1953
Birthplace: Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Mon, Nov 02 2020
John Sessions is 67 years old
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Poster of Belfast
Belfast
John Sessions would have been no older than
67 in Belfast
as 'Joseph Tomelty as Marley'.
Fri, Nov 12 2021
Poster of Intrigo: Dear Agnes
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
John Sessions was
66 in Intrigo: Dear Agnes
as 'Pumpermann'.
Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream
Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream
John Sessions was
66 in Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Balls
Balls
John Sessions was
65 in Balls
as 'Brownlow'.
Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of The Town That Floored the World
The Town That Floored the World
John Sessions was
65 in The Town That Floored the World
as 'Presenter'.
Mon, May 21 2018
Poster of Finding Your Feet
Finding Your Feet
John Sessions was
64 in Finding Your Feet
as 'Mike Abbott'.
Tue, Dec 26 2017
Poster of Loving Vincent
Loving Vincent
John Sessions was
64 in Loving Vincent
as 'Pere Tanguy'.
Thu, Jun 22 2017
Poster of Denial
Denial
John Sessions was
63 in Denial
as 'Prof. Richard Evans'.
Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Whisky Galore
Whisky Galore
John Sessions was
63 in Whisky Galore
as 'Doctor McLaren'.
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of Florence Foster Jenkins
Florence Foster Jenkins
John Sessions was
63 in Florence Foster Jenkins
as 'Dr. Hermann'.
Fri, May 06 2016
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
John Sessions was
63 in Red Top
as 'The Accountant'.
Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of The Rack Pack
The Rack Pack
John Sessions was
63 in The Rack Pack
as 'Ted Lowe'.
Sun, Jan 17 2016
Poster of We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
John Sessions was
62 in We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as 'Arthur Lowe'.
Tue, Dec 22 2015
Poster of Legend
Legend
John Sessions was
62 in Legend
as 'Lord Boothby'.
Wed, Sep 09 2015
Poster of Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
John Sessions was
62 in Sean Connery: In His Own Words
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Aug 18 2015
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
John Sessions was
62 in Mr. Holmes
as 'Mycroft Holmes'.
Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Hiroshima: The Aftermath
Hiroshima: The Aftermath
John Sessions was
62 in Hiroshima: The Aftermath
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jun 06 2015
Poster of The Silent Storm
The Silent Storm
John Sessions was
61 in The Silent Storm
as 'Mr. Smith'.
Tue, Oct 14 2014
Poster of Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
John Sessions was
61 in Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
as 'Thorne'.
Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Filth
Filth
John Sessions was
60 in Filth
as 'Toal'.
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of 30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip
John Sessions was
59 in 30 Years of Comic Strip
Sat, Nov 03 2012
Poster of The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady
John Sessions was
58 in The Iron Lady
as 'Edward Heath'.
Mon, Dec 26 2011
Poster of The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Hunt for Tony Blair
John Sessions was
58 in The Hunt for Tony Blair
as 'Tebbit, Norman Tebbit'.
Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of The Real American: Joe McCarthy
The Real American: Joe McCarthy
John Sessions was
58 in The Real American: Joe McCarthy
as 'Joe McCarthy'.
Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Spies and Lies
Spies and Lies
John Sessions was
57 in Spies and Lies
as 'Folkes'.
Sun, Nov 14 2010
Poster of Made in Dagenham
Made in Dagenham
John Sessions was
57 in Made in Dagenham
as 'Harold Wilson'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of The Making of Plus One
The Making of Plus One
John Sessions was
56 in The Making of Plus One
as 'Derek - the line producer'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Nativity!
Nativity!
John Sessions was
56 in Nativity!
as 'Mr. Lore'.
Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The Last Station
The Last Station
John Sessions was
56 in The Last Station
as 'Dushan'.
Fri, Sep 04 2009
Poster of Breaking the Mould
Breaking the Mould
John Sessions was
56 in Breaking the Mould
as 'Edward Mellanby'.
Wed, Jul 29 2009
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
John Sessions was
56 in Margaret
as 'Ian Gow'.
Thu, Mar 26 2009
Poster of Inconceivable
Inconceivable
John Sessions was
55 in Inconceivable
as 'Finbar 'Finn' Darrow'.
Wed, Jun 18 2008
Poster of Reichenbach Falls
Reichenbach Falls
John Sessions was
54 in Reichenbach Falls
as 'Professor Bell'.
Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
John Sessions was
53 in The Good Shepherd
as 'Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin'.
Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Low Winter Sun
Low Winter Sun
John Sessions was
53 in Low Winter Sun
as 'Prof Barry Lennox'.
Wed, Sep 13 2006
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
John Sessions was
53 in Scoop
as 'Strombel's Co-Worker (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of The English Harem
The English Harem
John Sessions was
52 in The English Harem
as 'Ridley'.
Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of Rag Tale
Rag Tale
John Sessions was
52 in Rag Tale
as 'Felix Miles Sty'.
Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Hawking
Hawking
John Sessions was
51 in Hawking
as 'Dennis Sciama'.
Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
John Sessions was
51 in The Merchant of Venice
as 'Salerio'.
Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Five Children and It
Five Children and It
John Sessions was
51 in Five Children and It
as 'Peasemarsh'.
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Lighthouse Hill
Lighthouse Hill
John Sessions was
51 in Lighthouse Hill
as 'Mr. Reynard'.
Tue, May 04 2004
Poster of The Legend of the Tamworth Two
The Legend of the Tamworth Two
John Sessions was
51 in The Legend of the Tamworth Two
as 'Rival Newspaper Editor'.
Mon, Apr 12 2004
Poster of Stella Street
Stella Street
John Sessions was
51 in Stella Street
Mon, Jan 26 2004
Poster of The Key
The Key
John Sessions was
50 in The Key
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
John Sessions was
49 in Gangs of New York
as 'Harry Watkins / Lincoln'.
Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
John Sessions was
49 in George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
as 'George Henry Lewes'.
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of One of the Hollywood Ten
One of the Hollywood Ten
John Sessions was
49 in One of the Hollywood Ten
as 'Paul Jarrico'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of High Heels and Low Lifes
High Heels and Low Lifes
John Sessions was
48 in High Heels and Low Lifes
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 16 2001
Poster of David Macaulay: Mill Times
David Macaulay: Mill Times
John Sessions was
48 in David Macaulay: Mill Times
as 'Shadrack Moore (voice)'.
Sun, May 06 2001
Poster of A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'
A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'
John Sessions was
46 in A Profile of 'Brief Encounter'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Around The World In 80 Days
Around The World In 80 Days
John Sessions was
46 in Around The World In 80 Days
as 'Jean Passepartout (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
John Sessions was
46 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Philostrate'.
Thu, May 20 1999
Poster of Faeries
Faeries
John Sessions was
46 in Faeries
as 'Chudley (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 23 1999
Poster of The Scarlet Tunic
The Scarlet Tunic
John Sessions was
45 in The Scarlet Tunic
as 'Humphrey Gould'.
Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
John Sessions was
45 in Cousin Bette
as 'Musical Director'.
Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Faith
Faith
John Sessions was
45 in Faith
as 'Brian'.
Sat, May 09 1998
Poster of Queen's Park Story
Queen's Park Story
John Sessions was
44 in Queen's Park Story
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of My Night with Reg
My Night with Reg
John Sessions was
44 in My Night with Reg
as 'Daniel'.
Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of The Treasure Seekers
The Treasure Seekers
John Sessions was
43 in The Treasure Seekers
as 'Redman'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio
John Sessions was
43 in The Adventures of Pinocchio
as 'Schoolmaster'.
Fri, Jul 26 1996
Poster of In the Bleak Midwinter
In the Bleak Midwinter
John Sessions was
42 in In the Bleak Midwinter
as 'Terry Du Bois'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Princess Caraboo
Princess Caraboo
John Sessions was
41 in Princess Caraboo
as 'Prince Regent'.
Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of Citizen Locke
Citizen Locke
John Sessions was
41 in Citizen Locke
as 'John Locke'.
Sat, Apr 30 1994
Poster of David Macaulay: Roman City
David Macaulay: Roman City
John Sessions was
41 in David Macaulay: Roman City
as 'Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 15 1994
Poster of Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
John Sessions was
40 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'James Boswell'.
Wed, Oct 27 1993
Poster of Sellers' Best
Sellers' Best
John Sessions was
39 in Sellers' Best
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Pope Must Diet
The Pope Must Diet
John Sessions was
38 in The Pope Must Diet
as 'Dino'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
John Sessions was
37 in Sweet Revenge
as 'John'.
Mon, Jul 09 1990
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
John Sessions was
36 in Henry V
as 'Macmorris'.
Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People
Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People
John Sessions was
33 in Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People
as 'Antonio Gramsci'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Sky Bandits
Sky Bandits
John Sessions was
33 in Sky Bandits
as 'Flight'.
Fri, Oct 31 1986
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
John Sessions was
33 in Whoops Apocalypse
as 'Mr. Sweetzer'.
Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Castaway
Castaway
John Sessions was
33 in Castaway
as 'Man in Pub'.
Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of The Bounty
The Bounty
John Sessions was
31 in The Bounty
as 'John Smith'.
Fri, May 04 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Great
The Great
John Sessions was
67+ in The Great
as 'Bishop Tarcinkus'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 15 2020
Poster of The Loch
The Loch
John Sessions was
64+ in The Loch
as 'DCI Frank Smilie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 2017
Poster of Victoria
Victoria
John Sessions was
63+ in Victoria
as 'Lord John Russell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
John Sessions was
62+ in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
as 'John Murray'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 17 2015
Poster of Outlander
Outlander
John Sessions was
61+ in Outlander
as 'Arthur Duncan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
John Sessions was
60+ in Father Brown
as 'Reverend Adam Gillespie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Blandings
Blandings
John Sessions was
60+ in Blandings
as 'Lord Didcot'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2013
Poster of Moone Boy
Moone Boy
John Sessions was
59+ in Moone Boy
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Dead Boss
Dead Boss
John Sessions was
59+ in Dead Boss
as 'Sir Humphreys'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 14 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
John Sessions was
58+ in Death in Paradise
as 'Hugh Davenport'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
John Sessions was
58+ in Friday Night Dinner
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 2011
Poster of Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
John Sessions was
57+ in Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Sherlock
Sherlock
John Sessions was
57+ in Sherlock
as 'Kenny Prince'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2010
Poster of Only Connect
Only Connect
John Sessions was
55+ in Only Connect
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
John Sessions was
54+ in Oliver Twist
as ', Mr. Sowerberry'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Ronni Ancona & Co
Ronni Ancona & Co
John Sessions was
54+ in Ronni Ancona & Co
First Air Date
Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
John Sessions was
54+ in Skins
as 'Geoff Fitzgerald'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
John Sessions was
53+ in Hotel Babylon
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Sessions was
52+ in Doctor Who
as 'Gus'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
John Sessions was
50+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
John Sessions was
50+ in Celebrity Mastermind
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of QI
QI
John Sessions was
50+ in QI
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
John Sessions was
49+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
as 'John Corntel'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
John Sessions was
48+ in Judge John Deed
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
John Sessions was
48+ in Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
as 'Prof. Rutherford'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
John Sessions was
47+ in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 18 2000
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
John Sessions was
47+ in Gormenghast
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
John Sessions was
45+ in In the Red
as 'Hercules Fortescue'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Stella Street
Stella Street
John Sessions was
44+ in Stella Street
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 22 1997
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
John Sessions was
44+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
as 'Henry Fielding'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Sessions was
44+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Barrett Filby'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Nice Day at the Office
Nice Day at the Office
John Sessions was
41+ in Nice Day at the Office
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1994
Poster of John Sessions' Likely Stories
John Sessions' Likely Stories
John Sessions was
41+ in John Sessions' Likely Stories
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Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Performance
Performance
John Sessions was
38+ in Performance
as 'Daniel'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of John Sessions' Tall Tales
John Sessions' Tall Tales
John Sessions was
38+ in John Sessions' Tall Tales
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 19 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
John Sessions was
37+ in Have I Got News for You
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Rab C. Nesbitt
Rab C. Nesbitt
John Sessions was
37+ in Rab C. Nesbitt
as 'Chief Inspector Haggerty'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1990
Poster of Plunder
Plunder
John Sessions was
37+ in Plunder
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 05 1990
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
John Sessions was
36+ in One Foot In the Grave
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of John Sessions On The Spot
John Sessions On The Spot
John Sessions was
36+ in John Sessions On The Spot
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
John Sessions was
35+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
John Sessions was
34+ in The New Statesman
as 'Lord Penistone'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Porterhouse Blue
Porterhouse Blue
John Sessions was
34+ in Porterhouse Blue
as 'Zipser'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Boon
Boon
John Sessions was
33+ in Boon
as 'Barney Spitz'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Girls On Top
Girls On Top
John Sessions was
32+ in Girls On Top
as 'Rodney'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 1985
Poster of Happy Families
Happy Families
John Sessions was
32+ in Happy Families
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985
Poster of Tender Is the Night
Tender Is the Night
John Sessions was
32+ in Tender Is the Night
as 'Young Scot'.
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Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of Spitting Image
Spitting Image
John Sessions was
31+ in Spitting Image
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Sun, Feb 26 1984
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Sessions was
29+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Question Time
Question Time
John Sessions was
26+ in Question Time
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979