John Sessions

In Midsomer Murders

Sessions is credited as Barrett Filby in Painted in Blood, the Series 6 case that brings a suspicious death into the world of amateur painting. His appearance shows the programme's habit of mixing comic and dramatic performers.

Performer biography

John Sessions was a Scottish actor, comedian and impressionist. He became a familiar television presence through Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Spitting Image and Stella Street.

Alongside improvisation and satire he worked in films, period dramas, radio and theatre. His range of voices and character work made him a distinctive supporting performer across British entertainment.