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John Laurie (I) (1897–1980)
John Laurie was a Scotsman who would play many character roles in his long career - a lot of Scotsmen to be sure - but an enthusiastic and skilled actor in nearly 120 screen roles. He was the son of a mill worker, and studied for a career in architecture which he indeed began. But with World War I he left his position to join the British army. ...
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Died:(age 83) in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, England, UK |
Filmography
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Actor (159 credits)
1979
Jackanory Playhouse
(TV Series)
Wizard of Crumm
Wizard of Crumm
- The Wizard of Crumm and the Giant Tomato
(1979)
... Wizard of Crumm
1971-1977
Morecambe & Wise
(TV Series)
Pte. James Frazer / Captain Bligh's Crewman
Pte. James Frazer / Captain Bligh's Crewman
- 1977 Christmas Show
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
- Episode #5.2
(1971)
... Captain Bligh's Crewman
1968-1977
Dad's Army
(TV Series)
Pte. James Frazer
Pte. James Frazer
- Never Too Old
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
- Number Engaged
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
- The Miser's Hoard
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
- Knights of Madness
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
- The Making of Private Pike
(1977)
... Pte. James Frazer
1968-1972
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Private James Frazer / Private Frazer
Private James Frazer / Private Frazer
- Episode dated 25 December 1972
(1972)
... Private Frazer
- Episode dated 25 December 1970
(1970)
... Private James Frazer
- Episode dated 25 December 1969
(1969)
... Private James Frazer
- Episode dated 25 December 1968
(1968)
... Private James Frazer
1971
Eyeless in Gaza
(TV Series)
James Miller
James Miller
- And Calm of Mind, All Passion Spent
(1971)
... James Miller
- All Is Best, Though We Oft Doubt
(1971)
... James Miller
- Come, Come, No Time for Lamentation Now
(1971)
... James Miller
1971
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Peter Quince
Peter Quince
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1971)
... Peter Quince
1971
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- The Princess and the Goblin: Part 5 - Subterranean Waters
(1971)
... Storyteller
- The Princess and the Goblin: Part 4 - The Escape
(1971)
... Storyteller
- The Princess and the Goblin: Part 3 - Woven Then Spun
(1971)
... Storyteller
- The Princess and the Goblin: Part 2 - The Goblin Palace
(1971)
... Storyteller
- The Princess and the Goblin: Part 1 - Curdie
(1971)
... Storyteller
1970
Redgauntlet
(TV Mini-Series)
Peter Peebles
Peter Peebles
- Death of a Traitor
(1970)
... Peter Peebles
(as John Lawrie)
- The Rebels
(1970)
... Peter Peebles
(as John Lawrie)
- The Trial
(1970)
... Peter Peebles
(as John Lawrie)
- Held Prisoner
(1970)
... Peter Peebles
- Race Against the Tide
(1970)
... Peter Peebles
(as John Lawrie)
1969
Strange Report
(TV Series)
Dr. Hornsey
Dr. Hornsey
- Report 4821: X-Ray - Who Weeps for the Doctor?
(1969)
... Dr. Hornsey
1962-1969
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Simon Henry Juniper / Crewe / Jasper Lakin / ...
Simon Henry Juniper / Crewe / Jasper Lakin / ...
- Pandora
(1969)
... Simon Henry Juniper
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Station
(1967)
... Crewe
- Brief for Murder
(1963)
... Jasper Lakin
- Death of a Great Dane
(1962)
... Sir James
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Rev. 'Daddy' Auld
Rev. 'Daddy' Auld
- My Bonnie Jean
(1969)
... Rev. 'Daddy' Auld
1965-1968
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
(TV Series)
Andrew Ramsay / Fergus Lammerton / Duncan Dinwoodie
Andrew Ramsay / Fergus Lammerton / Duncan Dinwoodie
- To Janet, a Son
(1968)
... Andrew Ramsay
- Bird Seed and Begonias
(1967)
... Fergus Lammerton
- The Eternal Spring
(1965)
... Duncan Dinwoodie
1966
The Master
(TV Series short)
Dr. McTurk
Dr. McTurk
- The Squadron Leader
(1966)
... Dr. McTurk
- Behind the Antlers
(1966)
... Dr. McTurk
- Totty McTurk
(1966)
... Dr. McTurk
- The Yellow Hands
(1966)
... Dr. McTurk
1965
Emergency-Ward 10
(TV Series)
Professor Corliss
Professor Corliss
- Episode #1.875
(1965)
... Professor Corliss
- Episode #1.874
(1965)
... Professor Corliss
- Episode #1.873
(1965)
... Professor Corliss
- Episode #1.872
(1965)
... Professor Corliss
- Episode #1.871
(1965)
... Professor Corliss
1961-1963
Tales of Mystery
(TV Series)
Host / Algernon Blackwood
Host / Algernon Blackwood
- Dream Cottage
(1963)
... Host
/ Algernon Blackwood
- The Insanity of Jones
(1963)
... Host
/ Algernon Blackwood
- The Lodger
(1963)
... Host
/ Algernon Blackwood
- Petershin and Mr. Snide
(1963)
... Host
/ Algernon Blackwood
- A Case of Eavesdropping
(1963)
... Host
/ Algernon Blackwood
1956-1962
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Doctor Macfarlane / Macadam
Doctor Macfarlane / Macadam
- Hobson's Choice
(1962)
... Doctor Macfarlane
- MacAdam and Eve
(1956)
... Macadam
1960-1961
The Citadel
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Robert Abbey
Sir Robert Abbey
- Episode #1.9
(1961)
... Sir Robert Abbey
- Episode #1.7
(1961)
... Sir Robert Abbey
- Episode #1.6
(1960)
... Sir Robert Abbey
- Episode #1.5
(1960)
... Sir Robert Abbey
- Episode #1.4
(1960)
... Sir Robert Abbey
1960
Kipps
(TV Mini-Series)
Masterman
Masterman
- Episode #1.7
(1960)
... Masterman
- Episode #1.6
(1960)
... Masterman
1960
Francis Storm Investigates
(TV Series)
Col. Monckton
Col. Monckton
- The House in the Fog
(1960)
... Col. Monckton
1957
Huntingtower
(TV Series)
Loudon
Loudon
- Episode #1.6
(1957)
... Loudon
- Episode #1.5
(1957)
... Loudon
- Episode #1.4
(1957)
... Loudon
1957
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
(TV Series)
Reverend Ingram
Reverend Ingram
- The General's War with Scotland
(1957)
... Reverend Ingram
1956
Kidnapped
(TV Series)
Ebenezer Balfour
Ebenezer Balfour
- Back to Shaws
(1956)
... Ebenezer Balfour
- The House of Shaws
(1956)
... Ebenezer Balfour
1956
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Murdoch MacDonald
Murdoch MacDonald
- The Blood Is Strong
(1956)
... Murdoch MacDonald
1956
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
(TV Series)
Dr. Brandeis
Dr. Brandeis
- Present Tense
(1956)
... Dr. Brandeis
1950-1954
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mark Kerr / Father / Allen Campbell
Mark Kerr / Father / Allen Campbell
- Witch Wood
(1954)
... Mark Kerr
- Jeannie
(1954)
... Father
- Promise of Tomorrow
(1950)
... Allen Campbell
1953-1954
The Teckman Biography
(TV Series)
Andrew Garvin
Andrew Garvin
- Charmaine
(1954)
... Andrew Garvin
- The Proposition
(1953)
... Andrew Garvin
1953
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
(TV Series)
Walter McHarry
Walter McHarry
- Lowland Fling
(1953)
... Walter McHarry
1953
Your Favorite Story
(TV Series)
Mr. Bartleby
Mr. Bartleby
- The Strange Mr. Bartleby
(1953)
... Mr. Bartleby
1952
The Three Hostages
(TV Series)
Insp. MacGillivray
Insp. MacGillivray
- The First of June
(1952)
... Insp. MacGillivray
- The Fields of Eden
(1952)
... Insp. MacGillivray
- Kharama
(1952)
... Insp. MacGillivray
- The Thursday Club
(1952)
... Insp. MacGillivray
1944
The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
Jamy - Captain in the English Army
Jamy - Captain in the English Army
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Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
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Personal Details
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He acted in the Shakespeare Birthday Festival at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Ion Swinley, Ernest Milton, Jean Forbes-Robertson, Phyllis Neilson-Terry, Ben Greet, Alec Clunes, Ann Casson, Catherine Lacey, Esmond Knight, Frank Vosper, George Hayes, Gyles Isham, Leslie French, Malcolm Keen, Marie Ney, Robert ... See more »Alternate Names:
John LawrieHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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