Andrew Keir
Biography
Andrew Keir was a Scottish actor born on April 3, 1926, in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, with the birth name Andrew Buggy. His professional career spanned from the 1940s to the 1990s, during which he was active in television and especially in the theatre. In the 1960s, he also appeared in a number of films produced by Hammer Film Productions. Known for acting, he accumulated ninety-four known credits throughout his career. Andrew Keir passed away on October 5, 1997, at the age of seventy-one.
Career overview
Andrew Keir, born Andrew Buggy on April 3, 1926, in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, was a Scottish actor whose professional career spanned from the 1940s to the 1990s. Throughout his extensive career, Keir established a significant body of work in acting, accumulating ninety-four known credits on film and television.
He was particularly notable for appearing in a number of films made by Hammer Film Productions during the 1960s. In addition to his film work, Keir was active in television and maintained a strong presence in the theatre throughout his long career.
Keir passed away on October 5, 1997, at the age of seventy-one. His life and career are documented through his extensive film and television credits, marking him as a prominent Scottish performer of the twentieth century.
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95 titles- Back to Black: The Making of Dracula Prince of Darkness (2012) as Father Sandor (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dragonworld: The Legend Continues (1999) as Angus
- The Princess Stallion (1997) as Fergus
- Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Murray McMurray
- Rob Roy (1995) as Argyll
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Dragonworld (1994) as Angus McGowan
- Strathblair (1992) as Macrae of Balbuie
- The War That Never Ends (1991) as Archidamus
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Father Sandor (archive footage)
- The Shell Seekers (1989) as Lawrence
- The Play on One (1988) as John Tagg
- The One Game (1988) as Lord Maine
- The Party (1988) as John Tagg
- Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987) as Father Sandor (archive footage)
- The Story of a Recluse (1987) as Rev John Kirkwood
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Mr. Campbell
- First Among Equals (1986) as Sir Duncan Fraser
- Knowing The Score (1986) as Mr. Campbell
- Blood Hunt (1986) as Sandy Ross
- Screen Two (1985) as Sandy Ross
- Stanley Baxter's Christmas Hamper (1985)
- End of the Line (1984) as John Bain
- Haunters of the Deep (1984) as Captain Tregellis
- Marco Polo (1982) as Vecchio pastore
- The World Cup: A Captain's Tale (1982) as Sir Thomas Lipton
- Lion of the Desert (1981) as Salem
- Square Mile of Murder (1980) as Self - Introduction
- Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979) as Head of Sarmoung Monastery
- The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) as Lord Rohan
- Absolution (1978) as Headmaster
- The Outsiders (1976) as Charlie Cole
- You're On Your Own (1975) as Detective Chief Superintendent Archer
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Wickham Steed
- London Conspiracy (1974) as Sir John Hassocks (archive footage)
- The Catholics (1973) as Father Matthew
- Adam Smith (1972) as Adam Smith
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Sir John Hassocks
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) as Professor Julian Fuchs
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) as Ruthven
- Zeppelin (1971) as Von Gorian
- The Night Visitor (1971) as Dr. Kemp
- Manhunt (1970) as Robespierre
- The Last Grenade (1970) as Gordon Mackenzie
- Emma's Time (1970) as Robert Kelvin
- Adam's Woman (1970) as O'Shea
- The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) as Valverde
- The Champions (1968) as Dr. John Newman
- The First Lady (1968)
- Late Night Horror (1968) as Dr. Petra Gheria
- Attack on the Iron Coast (1968) as Capt. Owen Franklin
- No Such Thing as a Vampire (1968) as Dr. Petra Gheria
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Ramsden Curtis
- Quatermass and the Pit (1967) as Prof. Bernard Quatermass
- The Viking Queen (1967) as Octavian
- The Long Duel (1967) as Gungaram
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) as Father Sandor
- Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966) as Wyler
- Macbeth (1966) as Macbeth
- The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966) as Lord McSweeney
- Lord Jim (1965) as Brierly
- Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1965) as Serjeant Musgrave
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Robert Kelvin
- The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) as Polybius
- The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) as Tom
- The Massingham Affair (1964) as Superintendent Blair
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Poppa McCabe
- Espionage (1963) as Sir Roger Casement
- Cleopatra (1963) as Agrippa
- Torpedo Bay (1963) as O'Brien
- The Saint (1962) as Gilbert Kirby
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Studio 4 (1962) as Gerrard Winstanley
- The Pirates of Blood River (1962) as Jason Standing
- The Avengers (1961) as Crawley
- The Avengers (1961) as Col. James
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Flavel
- Greyfriars Bobby (1961) as Constable
- The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960) as Sergeant of the Guard
- Tunes of Glory (1960) as Lance Corporal Campbell
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Prince John
- A Night to Remember (1958) as 2nd Engineer Officer John Henry Hesketh
- Tread Softly Stranger (1958) as Inspector Harris
- Heart of a Child (1958) as Constable
- Suspended Alibi (1957) as Mr. Beamster
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Laird McGregor
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- The Errol Flynn Theatre (1956) as MacDonald
- The 'Maggie' (1954) as The Reporter
- Miner's Window (1954) as Narrator
- Laxdale Hall (1953) as McKellaig
- The Brave Don't Cry (1952) as Charlie Ross
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lawrence
- The Lady Craved Excitement (1950) as Septimus K. Peterson
- The Gorbals Story (1950) as Pub Chucker Outer
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What movies or TV shows is Andrew Keir best known for?
Andrew Keir is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hamish Macbeth (1995), Rob Roy (1995), Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The Play on One (1988).
When and where was Andrew Keir born?
Andrew Keir was born on April 3, 1926 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. They passed away on October 5, 1997.
How many credits does Andrew Keir have?
Andrew Keir has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2012.
What is Andrew Keir's background in cinema and television?
Andrew Keir was a Scottish actor born on April 3, 1926, in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, with the birth name Andrew Buggy. His professional career spanned from the 1940s to the 1990s, during which he was active in television and especially in the theatre. In the 1960s, he also appeared in a number of f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lawrence — aged about 25
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Poppa McCabe — aged about 37
- The Avengers (1961) as Crawley — aged about 35
- The Avengers (1961) as Col. James — aged about 35
- Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Murray McMurray — aged about 69
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Sir John Hassocks — aged about 45
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