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John Sessions

Born in Largs, Scotland, raised in England from the age of three, John Sessions made his acting debut in the 1982 film The Sender, followed by The Bounty in 1984. As a comedian, his ability to improvise earned him a spot on the 1988 comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, for which he is likely best known.

 John Sessions died from a heart condition at age 67.

Known For

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Cast Credits

The Great (2020)
Guest starring as Bishop Tarcinkus
The Loch (2017)
Starring as DCI Frank Smilie (6 episodes)
Victoria (2016)
Starring as Lord John Russell (8 episodes)
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (2015)
Guest starring as John Murray (2 episodes)
Outlander (2014)
Guest starring as Arthur Duncan (2 episodes)
Father Brown (2013)
Guest starring as Reverend Adam Gillespie
Blandings (2013)
Guest starring as Lord Didcot
Mr. Selfridge (2013)
Guest starring as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Moone Boy (2012)
Guest starring as Dr. Stephen Gnot
Dead Boss (2012)
Guest starring as Sir Humphreys
Death in Paradise (2011)
Guest starring as Hugh Davenport
Friday Night Dinner (2011)
Guest starring as Mr. Murray
Sherlock (2010)
Guest starring as Kenny Prince
QI XL (2009)
Guest starring as John Sessions (2 episodes)
  • Episode 5x08: Jumble (Nov 3, 2012)
  • Episode 1x09: Film (Mar 7, 2009)
Outnumbered (2007)
Guest starring as Vicar
Lewis (2006)
Guest starring as Professor Rufus Strickfaden
Doctor Who (2005)
Guest starring as Gus
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004)
Guest starring as Cardew Pye
New Tricks (2004)
Guest starring as Dr. Finlay McKenzie
Shameless (2004)
Guest starring as Father McGinn
Absolute Power (2003)
Guest starring as John Kennedy
Grumpy Old Men (2003)
Guest starring as John Sessions (3 episodes)
QI (2003)
Guest starring as John Sessions (10 episodes)
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001)
Guest starring as John Corntel
Gormenghast (2000)
Starring as Dr. Prunesquallor (4 episodes)
  • Episode 1x04: Episode 4 (Feb 7, 2000)
  • Episode 1x03: Episode 3 (Jan 31, 2000)
  • Episode 1x02: Episode 2 (Jan 24, 2000)
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In the Red (1998)
Starring as Hercules Forestcue
Midsomer Murders (1998)
Guest starring as Barrett Filby
Stella Street (1997)
Starring as Joe Pesci
The Full Wax (1991)
Guest starring as John Sessions
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Guest starring as John Sessions (2 episodes)
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989)
Guest starring as Radio Voice Overs
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)
Guest starring as John Sessions (20 episodes)
Porterhouse Blue (1987)
Starring as Zipser (3 episodes)
Comic Relief (1986)
Guest starring as John Sessions
Wogan (1982)
Guest starring as John Sessions
The Comic Strip Presents... (1981)
Guest starring as The Accountant
Guest starring as Tebbit
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