He also appeared in several Shakespeare films, including Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V.
Sessions played Macmorris in The Merchant of Venice, alongside Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons.
Most recently, he appeared in Outlander as Arthur Duncan and Lord Inquisitor in Upstart Crow.
Sadly, Sessions died of a heart attack on November 2, 2020. He was 67-years-old.
Comedian Stephen Fry led the tributes to his late friend.
He tweeted: “I’m already missing Johnny Sessions dreadfully. As warm, vulnerable, lovable and loving as anyone can be. And so so much talent. He could make me laugh until I was sick and dizzy with pleasure and exhaustion. I can’t bear that he’s gone.
Rory Bremmer wrote: “Jeez. Another one. John Sessions. Just the best, he’d blow everyone away on Whose Line with his speed of thought & breadth of reference. Utterly absorbed by Hollywood, its characters and stories, brilliant raconteur, genius mimic. A flash of brilliance just went out.
Helen Lederer said: “RIP John Sessions – such an original force of clever wit and talent – the best smile – a port in a storm to all.”
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