John Bryans (5 August 1942 – 2 March 1989) was a British actor, who appeared frequently ontelevision.

He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Bercol during the first two series ofBlake's 7. He also appeared in the third series as the torturer Shrinker. He also appeared in theDoctor Who serialThe 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 andOnly Fools and Horses. His film roles included the estate agent in the horror anthologyThe House That Dripped Blood (1971), andCardinal Wolsey inHenry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).

• The Verdict (1964) – Prendergast
• Downfall (1964) – Arlett
• The House That Dripped Blood (1971) – A.J. Stoker
• Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) –Wolsey

• John Bryans atIMDb
• John Bryans at Theatricalia (earliest credit is 7 April 1952 - very unlikely he began his career as a nine-year-old unless very talented)

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