Angus MacInnes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 27, 1947 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- December 23, 2024
- Active Years
- 1965–2025 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 68 credits in database
Biography
Angus MacInnes was a Canadian actor born on October 27, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He appeared in over 80 film and television productions between 1975 and 2016. He was most famous for his role as Jon "Dutch" Vander, also known as Gold Leader, in Star Wars, and as the former hockey great Jean "Rosey" LaRose in the comedy Strange Brew. His other notable film appearances included playing a corrupt policeman in Witness and a gangster seeking stolen cocaine in Atlantic City. On television, he appeared as Sonny in the BBC Scotland soap River City. Angus MacInnes passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 77.
Career overview
Angus MacInnes was a Canadian actor born on October 27, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Over his career, he appeared in over 80 film and television productions between 1975 and 2016, accumulating 68 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He was most famous for his role as Jon "Dutch" Vander, also known as Gold Leader, in Star Wars, and as the former hockey great Jean "Rosey" LaRose in the comedy Strange Brew.
In addition to these well-known parts, MacInnes took on a variety of other characters across film and television. He appeared in the film Witness as a corrupt policeman and portrayed a gangster seeking stolen cocaine in Atlantic City. On television, he appeared in the BBC Scotland soap River City, where he played the character Sonny.
MacInnes passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 77.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Prisoners in Space (2025) as Jelto
- Uprooted - The Olympic Tribe (2021) Writer
- First Run: The Evolution Of Silent Running's Screenplay (2020) as Voice Artist
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Gold Leader (voice)
- Elstree 1976 (2015) as Self
- Vikings (2013) as Tostig
- Captain Phillips (2013) as Maersk Alabama Crew
- The Rule of Thumb (2012)
- I Am the Architect (2012) as Architect
- I'll Be Right Here (2010)
- High Plains Invaders (2009) as Silich Cure
- Flight of Fury (2007) as Generale Barnes
- USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom (2007) as Inman
- The Black Dahlia (2006) as Capt. John Tierney
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006) as Prison Warden
- The Jacket (2005) as Judge
- Hellboy (2004) as Sgt. Whitman
- Fooling Hitler (2004) as General Parker
- Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003) as Colonel George Goethals
- Amen. (2002) as Tittman
- Enigma (2001) as Commander Hammerbeck
- The 51st State (2001) as Pudsey Smith
- Yesterday's Children (2000) as Sam Casey
- Rhythm & Blues (2000) as Bad Daddy
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999) as Gateman #1
- Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault (1999) as Professor Hill
- Space Island One (1998) as Lieutenant Commander Walter B. Shannon
- Judge Dredd (1995) as Judge Silver
- Roughnecks (1994) as Jake
- Between the Lines (1992)
- Spies, Inc. (1992) as Vic
- Sleepers (1991) as Bill Sullivan
- Sleepers (1991) as Bill Sullivan
- The Krays (1990) as Palendri
- The Wreck on the Highway (1990) as Barney Bascoe
- Gross Anatomy (1989) as Dean Torrence
- Fellow Traveller (1989) as Lawyer
- The Play on One (1988) as Barney Bascoe
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) as Detective Ronson
- A Father's Revenge (1988) as Patterson
- Honor Bound (1988)
- The New Statesman (1987) as Captain Hirsch
- Lovejoy (1986) as Chuck Fellowes
- Half Moon Street (1986) as Bill Rafferty
- Loose Ends (1986) as Urjak Kukoff
- Howards' Way (1985) as Robert Lazell
- Witness (1985) as Fergie
- Evergreen (1985) as Trooper #1
- John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) as New York Doctor
- Bedroom Eyes (1984) as Lathan
- Best Revenge (1984) as Wayne
- Cougar (1984)
- Spasms (1983) as Deacon Tyrone
- Strange Brew (1983) as Jean LaRose
- Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983) as Policeman #1
- The Sender (1982) as Sheriff Prouty
- If You Could See What I Hear (1982) as Policeman
- Outland (1981) as Hughes
- Dirty Tricks (1981) as FBI Agent Jones
- Superman II (1980) as Prison Warder
- Atlantic City (1980) as Vinnie
- Nothing Personal (1980) as Military Policeman #2
- Force 10 from Navarone (1978) as Reynolds
- Star Wars (1977) as Gold Leader
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Jelto
- Rollerball (1975) as Jonathan's Guard
- 84 Charing Cross Road (1975) as Ed
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Williams
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Angus MacInnes best known for?
Angus MacInnes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Vikings (2013), Captain Phillips (2013), High Plains Invaders (2009).
When and where was Angus MacInnes born?
Angus MacInnes was born on October 27, 1947 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on December 23, 2024.
How many credits does Angus MacInnes have?
Angus MacInnes has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2025.
What is Angus MacInnes's background in cinema and television?
Angus MacInnes was a Canadian actor born on October 27, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He appeared in over 80 film and television productions between 1975 and 2016. He was most famous for his role as Jon "Dutch" Vander, also known as Gold Leader, in Star Wars, and as the former hockey great Jean "Rosey" LaRose in t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Wars (1977) as Gold Leader — aged about 29
- Vikings (2013) as Tostig — aged about 65
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Gold Leader (voice) — aged about 68
- Captain Phillips (2013) as Maersk Alabama Crew — aged about 65
- Yesterday's Children (2000) as Sam Casey — aged about 52
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999) as Gateman #1 — aged about 51
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