John Sessions

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Characters played by John Sessions

Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin — The Good Shepherd (2006)

A high-ranking KGB defector who provides information about Ulysses and warns of impersonators. He is later exposed as a double agent named Yuri Modin, arrested by the FBI, and deported to the Soviet Union.

Mike Abbott — Finding Your Feet (2017)

Mike is Sandra's husband of 35 years, whose recent knighthood is followed by the revelation that he is having an affair with Sandra's best friend. He leaves Sandra for that relationship, files for divorce, later ends the affair, and tries to draw Sandra back into her former life.

Pere Tanguy — Loving Vincent (2017)

Pere Tanguy is a Montmartre art supplier who helps Armand understand the aftermath of Vincent’s death. He reveals that Theo died several months after Vincent and advises Armand to travel to Auvers-sur-Oise to find Paul Gachet, providing the investigation with its crucial next direction.

Prof. Richard Evans — Denial (2016)

A respected scholar who gives expert testimony in support of Deborah Lipstadt’s defence. His evidence helps expose distortions in David Irving’s writings during the libel trial. Alongside Richard Rampton’s cross-examination, Evans’s testimony contributes to the case that Irving deliberately falsified history, supporting the judge’s eventual ruling for Lipstadt.

Schoolmaster — The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)

Educator at Pinocchio's school enforcing discipline

Ted Lowe — The Rack Pack (2016)

A Pot Black studio figure who jokes with Alex Higgins while Alex performs his flamboyant public persona.

Mr. Smith — The Silent Storm (2014)

Mr. Smith brings Fionn to the isolated island and explains that the boy has entered a church rehabilitation scheme after being beaten for stealing a pocket watch. He believes the island can provide discipline and redemption, making him the person who introduces Fionn into Aislin and Balor’s troubled household.

Dennis Sciama — Hawking (2004)

Stephen's supervisor at Cambridge, Sciama initially faces a withdrawn student who rejects his help and cannot find a PhD subject. Although sceptical about Stephen's developing ideas, he remains supportive and is pleased when Stephen becomes intellectually engaged, eventually producing work that justifies Sciama's faith in him.

Mr. Lore — Nativity! (2009)

Jennifer's father, provides context to her background.

Prince Regent — Princess Caraboo (1994)

The Prince Regent encounters Princess Caraboo at a ball arranged in his honor. He is fascinated by her exotic appearance and supposed royal identity, reinforcing the attention and prestige surrounding her before Gutch's investigation and the confrontation that reveals she is Mary Baker.

Felix Miles Sty — Rag Tale (2005)

A participant in the palace dinner attended by MJ. He is among the people with whom she maintains a lively conversation while dealing with the formal seating arrangements and the expectation that she leave after dessert. The excerpt does not specify his position in the newspaper’s campaign.

Chudley (voice) — Faeries (1999)

Chudley is a faery who explains the law of Faeryland to Nellie and George: any mortal who eats even a mouthful of faery food must remain in the realm forever. His warning follows George's accidental eating of a faery cake and makes clear why the children object so loudly and need the Prince's tasks as a way to earn their escape.

Career Overview

John Sessions has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Nativity Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Finding Your Feet, Sean Connery: In His Own Words, Hiroshima: The Aftermath. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1953-01-11
Birth Place
Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1335105), public domain (CC0).