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John Henshaw
Actor · born 1 August 1950 · Manchester, England, UK
John Henshaw is a British actor famed for his roles as Ken the landlord in Early Doors, Wilf Bradshaw in Born and Bred and PC Roy Bramwell in The Cops.
Henshaw was born one of 12 children. He grew up in Ancoats, Manchester's "Little Italy" community. He was a refuse collector for ten years before deciding to become an actor at the age of 40.
Where to start: A Street Cat Named Bob (2016).
As actor 40
Wolf Manor
2022 · 5.5/10
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Early Doors - Live
2021 · 6.0/10
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Silky Hotel
2021 · 7.0/10
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I'm Not in Love
2021
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Sunny
2019 · 3.0/10
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Stan & Ollie
2018 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Keeper
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
Pin Cushion
2018 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The Man Who Invented Christmas
2017 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
6 Days
2017 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
A Street Cat Named Bob
2016 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Swallows and Amazons
2016 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Closer to the Moon
2014 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
The Ringer
2013 · 0.0/10
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The Last British Execution
2013
NewThe Rochdale Pioneers
The Rochdale Pioneers
2012 · 10.0/10
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The Angels' Share
2012 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Going Postal 2in1
2011
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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
2010 · 8.4/10
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In Our Name
2010 · 5.3/10
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Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
2009 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday
2009 · 5.8/10
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Looking for Eric
2009 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
A Bit of Tom Jones?
2009 · 3.8/10
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Grow Your Own
2007 · 6.5/10
NewConfessions of a Diary Secretary
Confessions of a Diary Secretary
2007
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Starter for 10
2006 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Someone Else
2006 · 5.0/10
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Open Wide
2005
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Cheeky
2003 · 6.6/10
NewThe Fishmonger
The Fishmonger
2002 · 9.0/10
NewPut Your Coat On
Put Your Coat On
2002
NewThis Is Not a Love Song
This Is Not a Love Song
2002 · 6.8/10
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Happy Now
2001 · 6.0/10
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The Parole Officer
2001 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
2000 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
When Saturday Comes
1996 · 5.8/10
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Olly's Prison
1993 · 9.0/10
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Dancin' Thru the Dark
1990 · 7.4/10
NewTV shows 22
Talamasca: The Secret Order
TV · 2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Long Shadow
TV · 2023 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Cradle to Grave
TV · 2015 · 7.7/10
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Cilla
TV · 2014 · 7.1/10
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By Any Means
TV · 2013 · 6.6/10
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Father Brown
TV · 2013 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Candy Cabs
TV · 2011 · 7.0/10
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South Riding
TV · 2011 · 6.9/10
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Going Postal
TV · 2010 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Visit
TV · 2007 · 7.5/10
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See No Evil: The Moors Murders
TV · 2006 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Johnny and the Bomb
TV · 2006 · 6.4/10
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Life on Mars
TV · 2006 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Early Doors
TV · 2003 · 7.8/10
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The Second Coming
TV · 2003 · 7.0/10
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Born and Bred
TV · 2002 · 9.0/10
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Cutting It
TV · 2002 · 7.0/10
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The Cops
TV · 1998 · 5.0/10
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The Grand
TV · 1997 · 5.1/10
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Midsomer Murders
TV · 1997 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Cracker
TV · 1993 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
G.B.H.
TV · 1991 · 6.3/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best John Henshaw movie?
By viewer score, A Street Cat Named Bob (2016) at 7.9/10.
What are John Henshaw’s most popular movies?
A Street Cat Named Bob, Stan & Ollie, The Man Who Invented Christmas.
How many movies has John Henshaw made?
40 films on TMDB, 40 as actor.