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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 |
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Actor (161 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
The Morecambe & Wise Show
(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 - Dad's Army segment / Private Frazer - Dad's Army segment / Private James Frazer
Private James Frazer - Dad's Army segment / Private Frazer - Dad's Army segment / 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
The Rebellious Red Gauntlets
(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
1962-1967
The Ken Dodd Show
(TV Series)
- Episode #4.10
(1967)
- Episode #4.9
(1966)
- Episode #3.8
(1965)
- Episode #3.7
(1965)
- Episode #3.6
(1963)
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
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
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Other Works:
He acted in Jean Giraudoux's play, "Tiger At the Gates", at the Opera House in Manchester, England with Michael Redgrave, Barbara Jefford, Nicholas Hannen, Robert Shaw, Catherine Lacey and Diane Cilento in the cast. Harold Clurman was the director. See more »Alternate Names:
John LawrieHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on his military service in the First World War]: I was not killed, but I died many times.Trivia:
He made six films with Laurence Olivier: As You Like It (1936), Clouds Over Europe (1939), Adventure for Two (1943), Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948) and Richard III (1955). Olivier also directed the latter three films. See more »Star Sign:
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