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Gender: Male

Place of birth: Ash, Surrey, England, UK

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Movie Involvements: 3

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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.

Most Famous Work

Run Chrissie Run!
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Run Chrissie Run!

(1986) Cathy’s Father
Who Killed Baby Azaria?
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Who Killed Baby Azaria?

(1983) Michael Chamberlain
On the Loose
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On the Loose

(1985) Noel Poulson

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
1986 Cathy’s Father
1985 Noel Poulson
1983 Michael Chamberlain
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